It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and secure your ticket to The BIG Dance, a gala fundraiser supporting the Dallas Black Dance Academy. “The community’s exposure to what’s achievable is crucial,” emphasized Tiffaney D. Hunter, Co-Chair of The BIG Dance. “The event holds significant importance as its proceeds enable us to offer a 40% reduction in tuition fees …

In Central Texas, cleanup efforts persisted on Thursday following the devastating storms. The city of Temple, located off of I-35, bore the brunt of the destruction, with thousands still without power nearly 24 hours after a tornado struck the downtown area. “It’s unprecedented for Temple. We don’t see events like this often,” remarked John Brascheras. Although Brascheras resides in Moody, …

This weekend in San Antonio, significant decisions are anticipated, some of which may have implications for next year’s elections, necessitating individuals to register their political party affiliation with the state. At the Republican state convention, thousands of delegates will consider recommending the “closing” of the Republican primary election, allowing only registered Republican party members to participate in selecting nominees for …

Six months after a fatal shooting outside a Walmart in Frisco, authorities report that those responsible are now in custody. Jhirrell Harris and Stephanie Gayden face charges of capital murder. Additionally, Harris is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in connection to the shooting of another man, Zachary Lowe, who survived. Lowe, speaking for the first time since the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the inaugural Houston’s New Faces of Pride festival, attendees can enjoy two servings of inclusive country music. The city’s newest LGBTQ+ Pride organization announced that openly gay country artists Chris Housman and Billy Gilman will perform on the mainstage in downtown Houston on June 22. The festival will run from 12-6 p.m. and feature a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 35-year-old man is awaiting extradition to Houston after being arrested in Arizona nearly a month after his sister’s shooting death. Richard Taplin faces charges of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carry of a weapon with a felony conviction related to the April 27 shooting of his 24-year-old sister, Sarah. The shooting …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman has been convicted for plotting to murder her friend and kidnap her newborn baby in 2017, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, 35-year-old Erika Miranda-Alvarez pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. On December 19, 2017, family members discovered 33-year-old Carolina Flores-Miranda stabbed to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s been a week since a deadly storm hit southeast Texas, and many residents are still without power amid an intense heat wave. CenterPoint had projected that power would be restored by Wednesday, but numerous customers are still reaching out, reporting they remain in the dark. One such location is the North Point Villa mobile home …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A food truck stranded on IH-10 East caused significant delays for drivers during the early rush hour on Thursday. SkyEye video captured the stalled food truck on the East Freeway slope at Waco Street. Although the roads have since cleared, at 4:13 p.m., SkyEye Reporter Don Armstrong reported seeing traffic backed up on IH-10 Eastbound extending …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If your home or business was damaged in last week’s storm, federal officials recommend applying for assistance now. FEMA offers funding for emergency supplies and housing, while the Small Business Administration provides up to $2 million in loans for businesses and up to $500,000 for individuals to repair damaged property. Mary Roberts, a resident affected by …