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Tom Hanks’ son, Chester Marlon Hanks took to Instagram on Tuesday, December. 27, to share a photo alongside his father. The Forrest Gump alum looked dapper in green coat, which he paired with a black beanie, meanwhile Chet sported a black Los Angeles baseball cap teamed with a black hoodie. The duo posed as pals, complementing each other with antiques in the …

Six people died and three were critically injured in a deadly crash the day after Christmas in Johnson County. Throughout Wednesday, details continued coming to light about those involved, how they knew each other and who they were. Two teenagers were southbound in a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 67 when they crossed into the northbound lane in a “no …

If the latest wave of proposed airline mergers has left you a little worried, then you have a good memory. Historically, airline mergers are terrible for passengers. And the latest two — the proposed combination of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and of JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines — are no exception. “Passengers should be very skeptical of airline mergers,” …

Expect cool temperatures for Thursday with highs into the upper-40s to mid-50s. Cooler weather will last into Friday. The average high at this time of year is 56. And we won’t climb above that mark again until New Year’s weekend. But we should see 60 or above both Saturday and Sunday. The next cold front will arrive Sunday evening, so …

Jean Tchinda was told that pursuing an electrical engineering degree was too difficult — especially for an immigrant whose first language is not English. Growing up in Cameroon, his dream was to become a doctor. But his family couldn’t afford to send him to medical school. He ended up getting an online certificate in electromechanical engineering, which allowed him to …

WASHINGTON – A conservative will win the Republican nomination to replace longtime Rep. Michael Burgess in a Denton-based congressional district. The question is what flavor of conservative. Brandon Gill, a 29-year-old unknown to local activists until a month ago, is already basking in former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. His biggest rival is Scott Armey, the former Denton County judge and …

WASHINGTON – A conservative will win the Republican nomination to replace longtime Rep. Michael Burgess in a Denton-based congressional district. The question is what flavor of conservative. Brandon Gill, a 29-year-old unknown to local activists until a month ago, is already basking in former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. His biggest rival is Scott Armey, the former Denton County judge and …

The Dallas Central Appraisal District has named a new executive director to roll out changes by the state legislation that will impact how property tax decisions are made. On Jan. 1, Shane Docherty will replace Ken Nolan, who announced his retirement after 18 years leading the appraisal district. DCAD’s budget hovers around $34 million. This year, the district assessed $256 billion in …

Frisco Independent School District recently unveiled plans for a 1,200-seat visual and performing arts center (VPAC) with multipurpose spaces and an art gallery. Renderings were shown to trustees Dec. 11 during the school board’s regular meeting. Dallas architect Corgan is designing the project. The VPAC, approved by voters via a 2018 bond election, will create a collaborative space for events and …

Stephanie Quintero wondered how she and her family would pay for food as a student at Dallas College after her father lost his job during the pandemic. A food pantry at the school became their primary source of nutrition for weeks. After Dallas Morning News reporter Marcela Rodrigues wrote this year about the heartbreaking reality that many college students struggle with food insecurity, …