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April 25, 2024

Paige Lawyer, the individual convicted of murdering a mother and her 10-year-old daughter in their Fort Worth home, has been sentenced to death. The death penalty was handed down on Wednesday morning. The victims, Otishae Womack and her daughter Kamyria, were tragically found strangled to death at their residence in the Verona Apartment community near Shady Lane Drive and Woodhaven …

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Man found guilty of murdering mother and her daughter sentenced to death


April 25, 2024

Paige Lawyer, the individual convicted of murdering a mother and her 10-year-old daughter in their Fort Worth home, has been sentenced to death. The death penalty was handed down on Wednesday morning. The victims, Otishae Womack and her daughter Kamyria, were tragically found strangled to death at their residence in the Verona Apartment community near Shady Lane Drive and Woodhaven …

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Mistrial declared for man accused of stalking and killing his romantic rival


April 25, 2024

A mistrial was granted by a Dallas County judge on Wednesday for Jorge Esparza, who stands accused of stalking and killing his romantic rival. Judge Nancy Mulder voluntarily recused herself from the case after comments she made on the first day of Esparza’s trial. The remarks, which were captured on a courtroom livestream, were reported by The Dallas Morning News …

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Student killed, another arrested after shooting at Arlington’s Bowie High School


April 25, 2024

A tragic incident unfolded at Bowie High School in Arlington on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old student and the arrest of another student. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones and Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith addressed the media during a press conference, confirming the incident as a homicide. Authorities responded to reports of shots fired near …

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Multiple storm chances Friday into the weekend with some possibly severe


April 25, 2024

Later this week and into the upcoming weekend, an active weather pattern is set to unfold, bringing with it multiple rounds of severe weather. Throughout this period, all forms of severe weather are possible, including large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from one to three inches, contributing to the risk of localized flooding …

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City of Dallas approves multi-million dollar deal to lure Dallas Wings from Arlington


April 25, 2024

The Dallas Wings are no longer simply bearing the city’s name; they are set to become an integral part of Dallas itself following a significant decision by the city council on Wednesday. In a landmark move, the council voted to approve a substantial multimillion-dollar deal to relocate the team from Arlington to Dallas. This 15-year agreement, totaling $19 million, solidifies …

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Hotel company raises white flag in battle against Keller ISD and parents


April 25, 2024

The long-standing dispute over a plot of land adjacent to Basswood Elementary School in far north Fort Worth appears to be reaching a resolution. A spokesperson for the Studio 6 company announced on Wednesday that their franchisee has chosen to relocate the motel that was previously approved by the city months ago. “The owner of the Studio 6 hotel at …

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Two women shot to death at Dallas apartment, 65-year-old suspect charged with murder


April 25, 2024

A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday night in Dallas, resulting in the deaths of two women and the arrest of another woman in connection with the double homicide. The Dallas Police Department reported that 65-year-old Doris Walker has been charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of 17-year-old Drenesia Willis and 40-year-old LaNeshaia Pinkard. The incident occurred on Tuesday, …

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‘No idea where he is’: Search continues for missing man in Forney


April 25, 2024

Concern is escalating with each passing hour for a man who has mysteriously disappeared in Forney. Waid Robison, aged 22, went missing on Sunday morning while en route to work after his car crashed on Highway 80 near FM 460. On Tuesday, efforts to locate Robison persisted through searches by land, air, and water. For Robison’s family and friends, the …

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