Dallas city leaders are actively seeking solutions to address the ongoing pension crisis, with one potential option causing concern among public transportation officials and drawing criticism from a county commissioner. Approximately 220,000 individuals rely on DART transportation services daily, highlighting the significance of any discussions regarding funding reductions. DART spokesperson Jeamy Molina emphasized the critical role public transit plays in …
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MedStar crash responses more than double during DFW rain downpour
A nearly constant downpour in Dallas-Fort Worth kept first responders busy on Saturday. In Arlington, Michael Merrell felt a jolt around 8:30 a.m. “We heard a loud, like lighting and thunder from the storm, and it seemed super close,” he said. “The house kind of shook a little bit.” They believe lightning struck their electrical box or nearby and sparked …
Read More »Off-duty police officer in Princeton killed in tragic car crash
Authorities and residents in a Collin County community are mourning the loss of a police officer who was killed during a traffic accident on Saturday evening. According to the Princeton Police Department, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash report at the intersection of E. Lucas Road and Lakeview Drive around 5:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Nancy Dominguez, an off-duty …
Read More »City of Fort Worth spending millions to resolve pair of whistleblower lawsuits
The city of Fort Worth is grappling with the financial implications of two whistleblower lawsuits, prompting concerns among some city leaders. In April, the Fort Worth city council approved a significant expenditure, earmarking up to $2 million to address a lawsuit filed by former police chief Joel Fitzgerald and agreeing to pay $850,000 to settle a case brought by former …
Read More »Dallas council member calls public safety meeting to address recent violence
Despite an overall decrease in violence in Dallas, recent incidents have left residents of District 4 concerned. Dallas Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold organized a public safety meeting at the Paul Dunbar Library in Oak Cliff in response to the uptick in crime. “There is a right that I believe we have to be safe 365 days of the year,” Arnold …
Read More »Gas station employees say they are lucky to be alive after someone sets their store on fire
In the early hours of Thursday morning, firefighters responded to a fire at the Valero gas station on Buckner Boulevard. According to Dallas Fire investigators, the fire was started by a customer using gas from a gas can while employees were present inside the station. Employee Roshan Maharjan expressed gratitude for being rescued, stating, “I want to thank God for …
Read More »Swifties take over, launch The Denton Poets Department
On Friday, the city of Denton joined in the excitement surrounding Taylor Swift’s latest album release by adding their own creative twist. After much anticipation, the renowned singer-songwriter unveiled her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” overnight. To the surprise of her fans, Swift announced that the album was a double album anthology, featuring an additional 15 tracks. Taking inspiration …
Read More »Arlington man sentenced in 2022 Amber Alert kidnapping, sexual assault
On Friday, an Arlington resident was handed a 60-year prison sentence following allegations of aggravated kidnapping and sexual abuse linked to an Amber Alert case involving a missing 13-year-old girl. Nolan Neighbors, aged 31, was discovered on June 16, 2022, in a North Arlington apartment with the missing girl, who had been the subject of an Amber Alert originating from …
Read More »New documentary about pioneering nightclub ‘The Church’ to debut at Dallas International Film Festival
The building on 2424 Swiss Avenue in Dallas, once home to the iconic Lizard Lounge and its Sunday alter ego ‘The Church’, now sits boarded up, secured with chains and padlocks. But for two filmmakers from North Texas, the memories of this legendary venue live on. “The idea for this documentary came about when Austin approached me and said that …
Read More »Arlington PD investigating at least 20 deaths linked to unlicensed assisted living company
The death toll linked to an Arlington Police investigation is rising, with new developments shedding light on potential wrongdoing. In March, authorities apprehended 49-year-old Regla “Su” Becquer, the proprietor of “Love and Caring for People LLC.” This company was entrusted with providing supervised personal care for adults, but allegations of abuse, neglect, theft, and fraud toward clients emerged. Recently, police …
Read More »Family of young mother found beaten to death inside bedroom closet demands justice
Disturbing details have emerged in the tragic murder case of 27-year-old Corinna Johnson, whose body was found inside a closet at an apartment complex on West Wheatland Road in Dallas. Dallas police made the grim discovery early Monday morning after receiving a report from a witness in Garland. According to an arrest affidavit, Johnson was found wrapped in bedding and …
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