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Two homicides occur on the same Dallas street hours apart, investigation underway


March 4, 2024

Dallas’s South Oak Cliff neighborhood experienced a violent weekend with two murders occurring within hours of each other on the same street, including the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old boy. The first incident prompted Dallas Police to respond to the 3300 block of Southern Oaks Boulevard just before 9 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered the …

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Altercation ends in deadly shooting in Fort Worth’s W. 7th entertainment district


March 4, 2024

Fort Worth detectives are on the lookout for a suspect following a fatal shooting that stemmed from an altercation between two individuals in the bustling West 7th Entertainment District late Saturday night. Despite the serene atmosphere of a Sunday brunch, the previous night’s events unfolded drastically different for Fort Worth Police in the West 7th Entertainment District. Responding to reports …

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University of Texas at Dallas student found dead week after reported missing


March 4, 2024

Authorities confirmed the death of Andrew Zhou Li, a 20-year-old University of Texas at Dallas student who went missing in late February. The Richardson Police Department announced Li’s death on Saturday, with the cause still under investigation. UT Dallas Police clarified that Li was not found on campus, reassuring the community that his death is not considered a threat. Li …

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Organizations work to assist dozens of families displaced by Texas wildfires


March 4, 2024

As an air tanker flew over the eastern side of the Smokehouse Creek fire in the northern Texas Panhandle on Sunday, a surge of red-colored water spilled from it, adding to the efforts to contain the unprecedented wildfires that have ravaged over 1.2 million acres (48,5623 hectares) in the region. Amid the battle against relentless winds to control the raging …

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Texas man strikes officer in head with machete during arrest, police say


March 4, 2024

In East Texas, a man created chaos, allegedly engaging in a confrontation with law enforcement officers and injuring one officer with a machete before being apprehended. Texarkana, Texas, Police Department received a report around 10 a.m. Saturday regarding a suspicious individual at a McDonald’s on New Boston Road. The caller described a man armed with a machete and a whip …

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces 2024-25 season featuring Wagner’s Complete Ring Cycle


March 3, 2024

With beloved classical pieces, a monumental opera-in-concert and world premieres, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season has something for everyone. “The DSO is thrilled to unveil programming for the 2024/25 concert season, and we hope our patrons and subscribers are just as excited to see what’s in store for the upcoming season,” said Kim Noltemy, Ross Perot President & CEO …

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Armed Brinks security guard undressed, robbed at gunpoint


March 3, 2024

At least one witness captured cell phone video of a terrifying heist at an Irving bank Friday morning. Police say an armed man held up a Brinks security guard, forcefully removing his pants and gun belt before fleeing with a large sum of money. A cell phone video shared with NBC 5 shows the robbery in the parking lot of …

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What Texas voters need to know about Super Tuesday


March 3, 2024

Texas is one of 15 states, along with one U.S. territory, that will hold its primary election on Super Tuesday, March 5. Depending on which primary voters decide to cast a ballot in, they’ll choose between former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the Republican presidential nomination, or, in the Democratic primary, form among 10 candidates in the race …

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Semi-truck fire, fuel spill shuts down I-35E bridge over Lewisville Lake


March 3, 2024

A major accident involving an on-fire semi-truck and fuel spill shut down the I-35E bridge over Lewisville Lake Saturday morning. Crews continue to clean the spill as two southbound main lanes and one northbound main lane have reopened, according to an update from Lewisville Police. Access roads are open, but traffic is moving slowly. Drivers are still being urged to …

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Purina ‘Incredible Dog Challenge’ is coming to Fort Worth


March 3, 2024

Get ready for some pedigree and purebreds! The 26th Annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Central Regional Competition is coming to Fort Worth this spring. This family-friendly competition will feature dogs competing in a variety of events like dog agility courses, dog diving, head-to-head weave pole racing, and high-flying disc routines, according to Purina. The canine sporting event will …

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