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Wilmer-Hutchins HS NJROTC cadets perform for their annual military inspection


February 19, 2024

Cadets from Wilmer-Hutchins High School’s NJROTC program in Dallas showcased their skills before top officials earlier this month, demonstrating not only military drills but also valuable life lessons learned through the program. The performance on Feb. 8 wasn’t just about executing standard military routines. It was an opportunity for cadets to display their discipline, dedication, and leadership abilities to area …

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Keller ISD trustee resigns after bringing evangelist film crew to school without permission


February 19, 2024

A trustee from Keller ISD has resigned following controversy surrounding the unauthorized filming of a documentary inside Central High School by an evangelist film crew from the Netherlands. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 9, prompted concerns from parents and students regarding student privacy and school security. They have called for another trustee to resign in response to the breach. …

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Workers at Molson Coors brewery in Fort Worth go on strike


February 18, 2024

On Sunday, members of Teamsters Local 997 voted to strike, and on Saturday morning, they began picketing outside the Molson Coors brewery in Fort Worth. The strike involves 420 workers at the brewery, which serves as the sole supplier for the entire Western region of the United States for major Molson Coors products like Topo Chico, Simply, Pabst, and Yuengling. …

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4.7 magnitude earthquake outside of small Texas city among several recently in area


February 18, 2024

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning near a small Texas city, adding to a series of recent seismic events in the area. The quake, which occurred at 12:32 a.m., was centered approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) southeast of Falls City and could be felt across a wide area, including in San Antonio. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports …

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Investigation underway after two people found dead in Wylie


February 18, 2024

A homicide inquiry is in progress following the discovery of a deceased man and woman with gunshot wounds in a Wylie neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The Wylie Police Department received a report of a shooting in the area shortly after noon, with the 911 caller informing them of two individuals found deceased. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers …

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16-year-old boy killed, another teen shot at Dallas apartment complex


February 18, 2024

Dallas Police are seeking a gunman following a double shooting at an apartment complex that resulted in the death of a teenage boy and the injury of a teenage girl on Friday night. The fatal incident occurred just before 9 p.m. in the 2400 block of Robert B. Cullum Boulevard. Upon receiving reports of a shooting, officers responded to the …

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The Luchador mask saga continues: Jason Kelce makes FaceTime call to Dallas 8th grader


February 18, 2024

Jason Kelce, the center for the Philadelphia Eagles and sibling of Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently captured attention for his kind gesture toward a young boy from North Texas. The story unfolded after Super Bowl LVIII, where Jason gained fame for appearing at afterparties donning a luchador mask, a Mexican wrestling mask that covers …

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Collin County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested on family violence charge


February 18, 2024

Following his arrest on a family violence charge in mid-February, Stephen Smart, an employee with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, has been placed on unpaid suspension. Smart was apprehended on Wednesday, Feb. 14, after investigators responded to a local high school regarding a child making an outcry about physical abuse. The sheriff’s office noted that authorities secured a warrant for …

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Fort Worth Police looking for suspect after man stabbed to death


February 18, 2024

Fort Worth Police are actively seeking the individual responsible for fatally stabbing a man on Friday afternoon. Responding to a call, officers rushed to John Peter Smith Hospital located in the 1500 block of S. Main Street around 5:42 p.m. The call reported that a person had been brought to the hospital by private vehicle with a stab wound. The …

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Argument between two men leads to murder-suicide in Dallas


February 18, 2024

An argument outside a business in Dallas on Friday afternoon ended in a shooting that claimed the lives of two men. Dallas Police Department received reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of W. Mockingbird Lane around 2 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered 26-year-old Dmarcus Lott and 43-year-old Roy Bell suffering from gunshot wounds. Lott was …

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