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A non-profit organization hosts a workshop aimed at assisting “dreamers” in navigating DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and coping with increasing fees


February 9, 2024

Millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., often referred to as “dreamers,” who arrived in the country as children with their parents, are seeking avenues to legalize their status. Currently, their main recourse is to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) permit to remain in the U.S. However, the costs associated with obtaining this permit are steadily increasing. …

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Medical students in Fort Worth are acquiring life-saving techniques from a mother who tragically lost her son to an opioid overdose.


February 9, 2024

Medical students in Fort Worth are receiving instruction on life-saving techniques from a North Texas mother who tragically lost her son to an opioid overdose. She is actively training these future doctors on the administration of drugs like Narcan or naloxone, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Callie Crow, a former paramedic, begins by providing students …

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a Fort Worth homeowner who is accused of firing shots at a door-to-door salesman


February 9, 2024

A Fort Worth homeowner reportedly fired shots at a door-to-door salesman, who narrowly escaped injury thanks to a tablet that stopped the bullet. The salesman, who preferred not to reveal his identity, expressed his shock following the incident. He recounted his ten years of experience in door-to-door sales for Reliant and emphasized that Thursday’s encounter was unprecedented. Inspecting his work …

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Traffic Alert: A fatal crash is causing delays on the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Duncanville


February 8, 2024

A fatal crash involving at least four vehicles is causing delays for drivers on eastbound Interstate 20 near Duncanville Wednesday afternoon. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred near Cedar Ridge Drive, just east of Spur 408. Aerial footage from Texas Sky Ranger showed a FedEx truck pulling a double-trailer, a flatbed car hauler, a sedan, and …

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A mother in Fort Worth seeks answers following her daughter’s assault on a school bus


February 8, 2024

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a cellphone video capturing a fight on a school bus that left a 7-year-old girl injured. Sharhonda Courtney revealed that her 7-year-old daughter was struck by an older student during the altercation on the school bus. As her daughter copes with the emotional aftermath of the incident, Courtney aims to alert other parents …

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A swimmer from Woodrow Wilson High School aims to secure their fourth state title


February 8, 2024

Before sunrise, Campbell Chase arrived at the Alamo Swimming Pool building near downtown Dallas for morning swim practice at 6:30 a.m. “We actually got to sleep in a little bit this morning,” remarked Chase. “Normally we start at 6:15.” Her teammates from the Woodrow Wilson High School swim team trickled in, preparing lanes in the pool. Woodrow Wilson High School …

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Educational institutions are taking action in response to the impact of flu and other illnesses on student attendance


February 8, 2024

From Fort Worth to Garland, schools are facing challenges with student and teacher absenteeism due to illness. The spread of germs within school buildings has resulted in numerous absences. Ezra Molina, a student at Dorsey Elementary School in Garland ISD, remarked on the noticeable absence of classmates. The situation is particularly concerning in elementary schools where students often work and …

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Yolanda Saldivar, the individual responsible for Selena’s murder, shares a new account of the crime in a recent docuseries.


February 8, 2024

A new docuseries delving into the murder of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez offers fresh insights into the 1995 killing of the Mexican-American cultural icon. On March 31, 1995, Selena was tragically shot by Yolanda Saldívar, a former manager of Selena’s boutiques and a devoted fan. In the two-part Oxygen True Crime limited docuseries titled “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between …

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A Tarrant County family is urging elected officials for action following a hate crime stabbing, questioning, “How many more?”


February 8, 2024

Austin Police now say the stabbing attack of a Tarrant County man over the weekend meets the definition of a hate crime. Zacharia Doar can’t walk without help or speak without gasping for air. Since being stabbed on Sunday in Austin, he can’t hold his 5-month-old baby, either, who’s sick with the flu. “Me coming home, not being able to …

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