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Texas Surrogacy Company Owner Stole Funds For Rap Career
Houston based, Surrogacy Escrow Account Management(SEAM) is a company designed to give intended parents an account in which to store money for their surrogate's payments and medical bills. WFAA reports that SEAM owner Dominique Side allegedly stole the money and used it to "bankroll her music career as 'Dom,' a...
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.
Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74
Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fierce advocate for African American rights, has died at the age of 74. CNN reports that her family announced her death in a statement on July 19. RELATED: Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At The Age Of 74 [...] The post Prayers Up! U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away at 74 appeared first on The Shade Room.
FDA approves first ever medicated feed for wild quail created by Texas Tech professor
A Texas Tech professor's nine-year effort research effort to develop an anthelmintic drug for parasite control in wild quail populations has gotten the final nod of approval from the FDA. According to a release from the FDA, the drug will be integrated with feed and is effective in controlling parasites in wild quail in their natural habitat. For example, eyeworm parasite infection levels in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas and cecal worms throughout Texas. ...
Body of Deceased Person Recovered from Lewisville Lake
LITTLE ELM, Texas — Authorities have recovered the body of a deceased person from a remote part of Lewisville Lake, according to the Little Elm Police Department. The Denton County Medical Examiner will assist with the investigation, and the body will be transported to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner for identification. Public safety crews were on the scene earlier today to conduct recovery efforts.
Scattered rain chances and cooler than average temperatures for North Texas ahead
NORTH TEXAS — Rain on Sunday will continue to track east with drier conditions expected around midday before more storms develop with daytime heating.Temperatures are a few degrees cooler Sunday afternoon with the cloud cover around, keeping highs near 90.Keep the umbrellas handy if you are out running errands on Sunday, as more storms are possible. Severe weather is not expected but thunderstorms could produce 40 mph winds.A cold front will move through the area Monday and generate spotty showers during the morning drive, and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. The latest model trends have the front stalling out further south of DFW, keeping higher rain chances to our southeast where there is more moisture.While spotty showers are still possible in North Texas this week, we have lowered rain chances a bit. The increase in cloud cover will keep temperatures a little below normal, mainly in the lower 90s for afternoon highs.
WebXtra: Texas A&M staff forester explains how carbon farming can help combat climate change
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - ‘Climate change’, ‘greenhouse gases’.. ‘carbon footprint’... all terms of concern used by those who seek a cleaner environment. But the solution could be a simple process that the Texas A&M forest service is working on, called ‘carbon farming’.
Erica Enders Nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight years old. With 50 national event wins, 49 in the Pro Stock category, she is the winningest professional female driver in all of motorsports’ history and one of the most decorated drag racers of all time.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
4 firefighters injured after engine falls onto DART tracks
DALLAS — Four firefighters were injured when a Dallas Fire Rescue truck drove off an elevated roadway Sunday morning, landing on DART tracks below.The accident happened around 6 a.m. at I-345 Expwy and South Good Latimer. A fire truck veered off the US-75 over Southeast Junction, according to DART.Portions of I-345, South Good Latimer, Routh Street, and the DART Rail system have been closed to all traffic as a result of the incident. As a result of this accident, DART services lost power in the Downtown Dallas Central Business District, halting all train traffic in this area. The DART Operations...
Welcome to the ACC, SMU Football
The ACC welcomed three new members to the conference on July 1, and one of those new members is the SMU Mustangs. SMU is somewhat of a wildcard in the new-look ACC, the lone Texas program with a large support system and a history of highs and lows. The Mustangs are riding a high, the first conference championship since 1984, and it feels like there’s a lot of potential in the ACC. Pitt will get a look at SMU this season in Dallas, Tx.
Dallas Police Department investigating murder of 31-year-old man near Five Mile Creek
DALLAS — Dallas Police Department is looking for information in a shooting death near Five Mile Creek. Around 4 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a shooting call near the intersection of W. Pentagon Parkway and S. Westmoreland Road. Police say they found 31-year-old Patrick Lee Island II lying shot...
Mavericks miss perfect chance to fill glaring hole on roster in free agency
As the Dallas Mavericks’ offseason slowly unwinds, it’s without doubt that this has been one of Dallas’ best offseason periods in franchise history. Even if Dallas’ move to sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson somehow doesn’t end up panning out the way they hope it does, the Mavericks undoubtedly proved themselves as a new hotspot for prospective free agents in the future, as the Mavericks’ culture in their front office has done a complete 180-degree turn compared to where it was at a few years ago.
Members grieve massive fire which destroyed historic Dallas church sanctuary
DALLAS – Heartbreak and grief continue for a Dallas church congregation after a massive fire destroyed their historic sanctuary late Friday.The sight of devastation and the smell of smoke remained outside First Baptist Dallas one day after a four-alarm fire tore through the original sanctuary. Dallas Fire-Rescue continued monitoring hot spots on Saturday. No injuries were reported. The sound of fire engines and the sight of stunned onlookers filled the heart of downtown Dallas Saturday morning. Executive pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn said the building appears to be a total loss."It's hard to see," Lovvorn said.Church members were coming to terms with the...
Foscue up, Hill DFA’d
The Texas Rangers have recalled infielder Justin Foscue from AAA Round Rock. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have designated outfielder Derek Hill for assignment. Foscue was up earlier in the year after Josh Jung went on the injured list, but had just two plate...
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