Arlington police are investigating a shooting that involved an officer Thursday evening. The shooting happened in the 2700 block of Lawrence Road, near Collins Street and NE Green Oaks Boulevard. Arlington PD says they received a 911 call to an apartment complex in the area just before 5 p.m. in reference to a stabbing report. A caller reported stabbing someone to …
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Suspect with knife killed in Arlington officer-involved shooting
Arlington police are investigating a shooting that involved an officer Thursday evening. The shooting happened in the 2700 block of Lawrence Road, near Collins Street and NE Green Oaks Boulevard. Arlington PD says they received a 911 call to an apartment complex in the area just before 5 p.m. in reference to a stabbing report. A caller reported stabbing someone to …
Read More »Tarrant Co sheriff responds to ongoing concerns over most recent jail death, 60+ inmate deaths since 2017
The Tarrant County Sheriff is responding to ongoing concerns about inmate deaths at the Tarrant jail. 63 jail inmates have died since 2017, with the most recent death coming this past Sunday. NBC 5 obtained new numbers that show how deaths at the Tarrant County jail compare to the rest of the state. As investigators work to determine the cause …
Read More »Roosevelt HS in Dallas ISD closed Friday after two students shot off-campus
Roosevelt High School in Dallas closed Friday after a shooting incident took place on Thursday evening. Dallas Independent School District confirmed that two students from the school were shot off-campus around 6:40 p.m. Police said both students, ages 16 and 17, were taken to the hospital and are stable. Keio Gamble, a community activist and friend of the Roosevelt High …
Read More »Pop-up market in Fort Worth to feature women-owned businesses
A free event this weekend in Fort Worth will celebrate women-owned businesses. The Women’s Market – Sip & Shop is hosted by a diverse organization called Women Who Collab. Rachel Dickens founded the networking group to bring together women from all backgrounds. The community of women gets together once a quarter to uplift each other through life, careers, and businesses. Women …
Read More »Thousands in scholarships awarded to minority teens in STEAM disciplines
The Dallas Chapter of the Links Incorporated recently celebrated a new class of graduates from their STEAM Academy. “Our chapter addresses the problem of the significant opportunity gap for people of color in STEM fields. Specifically, in Dallas, women constitute about 43% of the total workforce, yet only 23% of STEM jobs. This gap especially harms women of color. Gender …
Read More »Adorable video shows baby gorilla getting tickled by mom at Fort Worth Zoo
An adorable moment was caught on camera at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. The zoo shared a video of a baby gorilla, Bruno, being tickled by his mom, Gracie. Bruno was playing with his mom in one of the indoor living areas at the Fort Worth Zoo when this video was taken. Bruno was born in 2022 and was the …
Read More »Emotional day as students return to Bowie HS to retrieve belongings after fatal shooting
Although no classes were held at Bowie High School Friday, students were on campus to retrieve items left behind or to speak with counselors after the deadly shooting on campus Wednesday. One parent said it was tough for her son to return. “Seeing his face and body language change as we pulled up let me know it’s more than just …
Read More »How to assess whether you have the coverage you need in severe weather
With the ever-present threat of severe weather in Texas, it’s essential to be prepared and informed about your insurance coverage before, during, and after damaging weather events. **Understanding Current Coverage:** Before bad weather strikes, review your insurance policy to understand what’s covered and what’s not. Pay attention to details such as deductibles, coverage types (like liability auto coverage versus comprehensive …
Read More »Emergency supplies sold ‘Tax Free’ this weekend in Texas
With the constant threat of severe weather looming in Texas this time of year, the state is urging residents to prepare by stocking up on emergency supplies this weekend, made easier by the removal of sales tax on many essential items. The 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at …
Read More »Teen suspect, victim identified in fatal shooting at Arlington’s Bowie High School
A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes outside Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 17-year-old Julian Howard, according to Arlington police. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Arlington police announced Howard’s arrest on a murder charge in connection with Barnes’ death. Both Howard and Barnes were students at the high school, as …
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