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The Fort Worth Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its lieutenants, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident while off-duty on Saturday. Lieutenant Garey Pugh, aged 56, was involved in a motorcycle crash in Sunnyvale under circumstances yet to be determined, as per fire officials. In a statement on Facebook Saturday, the agency expressed deep sorrow: …

For a consecutive 29 days, Molson Coors employees have chosen to picket instead of reporting to their jobs at the Fort Worth brewery, regardless of the prevailing conditions. “It’s been a long time, but we’re not going to break down,” stated Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 997. Miedema emphasized that the union’s fight for higher wages and improved benefits …

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently probing an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a reported burglary in progress in Frisco on Saturday afternoon. According to the Frisco Police Department, officers were dispatched to an incident near Legacy Drive and Lakehill Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers encountered an armed suspect in the vicinity, resulting in the shooting. Frisco Police confirmed …

A family from Waxahachie, the Hollidays, encountered a setback after their return from a cruise to Alaska when their shipped luggage failed to reach them. Wanting to lighten their load during their stay in Seattle before boarding the cruise, they opted to send their luggage ahead via UPS. While the luggage arrived safely at a local UPS Store four days …

During this spring break, the Fort Worth Zoo surpassed its previous attendance record, attributing its success to the recent birth of numerous baby animals. Breaking the previous single-day attendance record set in 2013, the zoo welcomed 26,433 guests on Wednesday. Zoo management credits the surge in visitors to several factors, including the opening of the Predators of Asia & Africa …

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Frisco, near UNT Frisco, during Thursday evening’s storms. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the NWS stated that their damage survey team investigated the area in Frisco on Friday and found evidence of the tornado. The maximum winds were recorded at 85 mph, …

Residents of Garland are eagerly anticipating the upcoming solar eclipse in April. “It’s a rare occurrence, so it’s definitely something to look forward to,” remarked Jean Pricer, a Garland resident. The Garland Police Department is well aware of the heightened interest in the event. “We’re expecting a significant influx of people on that day,” explained Lieutenant Pedro Barineau of the …

Class is in session and students at the OC waste no time in getting active! Nestled amidst the woodland southeast of Dallas, in Forney ISD, the OC stands as a modern complex reminiscent of Silicon Valley. “It’s the overall vibe here. Having such a great space available in Forney is truly special,” remarked Joey Cortez, a frequent visitor to the …

At the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, medical students from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) gathered with their loved ones for Match Day, eagerly anticipating the moment they would discover where they will undertake their residencies. This event, held on Friday, marks a significant milestone for medical students across the country. The class of 2024 at TCOM …

Thursday’s storms left a lasting impact on North Texas, with residents like Christopher Reddick closely monitoring the weather throughout the day. Reddick, recalling his concern for his wife’s safety, decided to capture a drone timelapse video from a Keller parking lot around 6 p.m., facing north towards Roanoke. Fortunately, Reddick’s wife made it home safely, but the storm brought significant …