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Five-star OT target Michael Fasusi sets top-five & decision date
A huge day on the recruiting trail is set to be circled by fans and staffs across the country. The recruitment of Michael Fasusi is winding down. The elite offensive tackle recently made two significant announcements regarding his process. First, the top-five has been set. Second, a decision day is on the calendar.
TRS approves reduction in monthly medical premiums for retired teachers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced Friday that the Texas Retirement System of Texas has approved a long-awaited reduction in monthly premiums for TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Landgraf, along with other lawmakers and retired teachers across Texas began fighting for this reduction several years ago. “The hard work has paid off,” Landgraf said. “The TRS health […]
Texas’ worst night sleep is coming, study finds
LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — Are you finding sleeping more challenging? As days become longer and nights become hotter and more humid, a recent study identified each state’s worst night sleep in 2024. Conducted by Amerisleep, they analyzed 30 years of weather data using Weather Spark, using an interactive map to indicate when each state can look […]
Lewisville Readies for Cattle Drive Parade and Bull Riding Challenger Series in September Celebration
On September 14, at 4 p.m., the streets will come alive with the Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Cattle Drive Parade. The event, eager to entertain, marks the prelude to the adrenaline-pumping PBR Lewisville Challenger Series event later that evening. As reported by the City of Lewisville, Texas, the parade will...
Vendor Applications Now Open for Lewisville Western Days Festival This September
Mark your calendars and get your applications ready, vendors, because Lewisville Western Days is on the horizon. This year's event is slated for September 27-28, taking over Old Town Lewisville with a celebration of cultural heritage and community spirit that's expected to draw a big crowd. According to the City of Lewisville, Texas, vendor applications are now officially open, and if history is any indication, those spots aren't going to stay vacant for long.
Flower Mound family awakened by smoke detector escape house fire
FLOWER MOUND, Texas - A Flower Mound family escaped their home after an early morning fire. The Flower Mound Fire Department was called to the fire on Marble Pass Lane just before 1 a.m. Smoke detectors awakened the three-person family inside. They were able to get out safely. Photos from...
A Popular TikTok Couple's Relationship Takes a Tragic Turn
Texas police responded to a shooting, only to find a woman with life-threatening injuries lying on the ground. Witnesses say her boyfriend is a TikTok influencer, who’s suspected of the shooting and much much worse. Ladarius Morshun Brownlee, 28, is behind the “denoandzahra” TikTok page where you can find...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Dairy Queen location in Flower Mound closes
A Dairy Queen restaurant in Flower Mound closed its doors this week. Attempts to contact the location, 2000 Long Prairie Road, were unsuccessful. The restaurant’s doors were locked Friday and the phone number appears to have been taken out of service. A sign was posted in the restaurant’s windows...
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
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.
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
Blood drive to be held in Flower Mound
Kylie’s Blood Drive Troop No. 2 and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive in Flower Mound next month. By giving at blood drives in August, Carter BloodCare donors help people going through chemotherapy, others who were severely injured in car wrecks, children with anemia, organ transplant recipients, people wounded in shootings, moms experiencing difficulties during childbirth, older adults who require surgery after falls, and more. As a thank-you gift for donating through Aug. 31, Carter BloodCare will give each donor a brand-new Summer Lifesaver beach towel, according to a news release from the organization.
Flower Mound awards $9.4M contract for new bridge
The Flower Mound Town Council this week approved a construction agreement for a new bridge and water line extension in Canyon Falls. The Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and Water Line project will extend Denton Creek Boulevard over the creek, and the road will eventually be extended all the way to a future I-35W frontage road. Urban Infraconstruction submitted the lowest qualified bid out of seven bidders at $9.4 million, according to town staff.
Texas residents blame private water company for hydrant problems
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Residents of a gated community about half an hour northwest of downtown Fort Worth feel they got less than they bargained for when they bought their homes. Their most ardent complaint: there’s not enough water. Amanda Jones and her family spent last week splashing...
Executive Director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center resigns after investigative reports published by WFAA
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Darryl Beatty, the executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, has resigned from his position following investigative reports from WFAA regarding allegations of mistreatment at the facility, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed Friday. A discussion of Beatty's replacement will be held at...
Pastor booted from Tarrant County Commissioners Court after public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Fort Worth Pastor Ryon Price spoke at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court on July 2nd, he had no idea it would land him in hot water. He is a regular who signs up for public comment. But this time, Pastor Price went 8 seconds over the three-minute limit. That led to him being held in contempt of court.
4 injured after firetruck falls onto DART tracks, officials said
DALLAS — Four Dallas firefighters were injured after a fire truck drove off Interstate 345 onto DART Tracks below the roadway, officials said. The incident occurred just after 6 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway, officials said in a release. Four members of Dallas Fire-Rescue were transported from the scene to Baylor University Medical Center, officials said. All four firefighters are in stable condition, officials said.
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