Meredith Ford O’Neal proudly displays a prominent vertical scar on her chest, considering it a badge of honor. “In many ways, this scar represents the journey that brought me here,” O’Neal expressed. “It’s a beautiful reminder of the challenges I’ve overcome.” In 2018, at 37 1/2 weeks pregnant, O’Neal was admitted to the hospital with severe chest pain. “The pain …

Friendship West Baptist, a mega-church in Dallas, is facing a court hearing on Monday regarding a lawsuit aimed at halting the construction of a warehouse near the church premises. The proposed 200,000-square-foot warehouse is planned to be built on land near Polk Street, situated between I-20 to the south and Wheatland Road to the north. The area is surrounded by …

Family and friends from across North Texas gathered in Grand Prairie to attend the funeral services of Frank Kwasnica, a 52-year-old grandfather who tragically lost his life. Three men face charges of capital murder, accused of beating Kwasnica to death. The funeral, held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, was filled with heartfelt songs, prayers, and reminiscences of …

Approaching its eighth anniversary in April, the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers remains a haunting mystery. Brandon Bevers, her husband, recently spoke publicly about the case in a series of conversations with Scott Brooks, President of The Waxahachie Sun. During the conversations, Bevers shared his experience leading up to Missy’s murder, receiving the devastating call from a Midlothian police officer …

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest member, a baby gorilla named Jameela, marking the first time a gorilla has been born via cesarean section in the zoo’s 115-year history. This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of veterinarians and human doctors alike. “Sekani, a 33-year-old gorilla in our troop, has been an exceptional …

State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) has announced plans to organize community meetings aimed at addressing a hazardous traffic zone highlighted in an NBC 5 investigation. The investigation, conducted on Wednesday, revealed a section of Loop 12 in southern Dallas where five pedestrians were struck and killed within an 11-month period in 2023. Over the past decade, Texas Department of Transportation …

In New York, New York, Houston professional boxer O’Shaquie Foster is gearing up to defend his WBC junior lightweight title against challenger Abraham Nova at The Theater at Madison Square Garden this Friday. The 30-year-old champion, hailing from Orange but training in Houston, is readying himself for his second defense of the WBC strap and headlining the main event at …

In Houston, Texas, finding affordable furniture to furnish your home can be a challenge. However, there’s a solution for those seeking good deals on furniture that’s in need of a new home. Southwest Surplus, a familiar name to Jeff Ehling, is reopening its doors on a limited basis after being packed to the brim with used hotel furniture once again. …

As Black History Month is observed across the nation, experts are emphasizing the importance of addressing Alzheimer’s disease within the Black community. While the brain disease disproportionately affects people of color, advancements in treatments offer hope. Researchers are urging African Americans to take proactive steps to enhance their brain health. Dr. Doris Molina-Henry, from the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute at …

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is set to host Texas for the first time since 2001 on Saturday. This matchup is likely the last time Houston hosts UT, as the Longhorns will depart the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference next season. The average sale price of tickets for this game on the Vivid Seats marketplace is …