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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Eclipse chasers arrive in North Texas two days ahead of totality
Visitors from across the nation and around the globe are flocking to North Texas for the rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. “I’ve seen a partial one, back in August maybe. That was pretty cool, but this… I think this is going to be awesome,” remarked Hunter Burton, a seasoned space camp attendee. Burton, along with his family, …
Read More »Boy, 5, seriously hurt after being mowed down on Easter by hit-and-run driver in Dallas
At approximately 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, a collision occurred in the 2600 block of Elsie Fay Heggins Street. According to the Dallas Police Department, a gold, four-door vehicle traveling westbound in the right lane on Elsie Fay Heggins struck a five-year-old boy who was crossing the street with an adult. Following the collision, the driver of the vehicle …
Read More »Tents are set up in North Texas for the total eclipse experience
With just two days left until the total solar eclipse, anticipation is high as some enthusiasts set up camp for a weekend-long experience. Gillian Cole from Dallas is among those who have pitched tents at Samuell Farm in Mesquite for the Totality Dallas event organized by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Equipped with essentials like a sleeping bag, silk …
Read More »Small-town North Texas businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd rain or shine
In a Texas town, reminiscent of nearly 150 years ago, the anticipation of a total solar eclipse is tinged with the familiar worry of cloud cover spoiling the view. Forecasted overcast skies threaten Monday’s celestial event, drawing eclipse enthusiasts to small-town businesses in hopes of a clear spectacle. Waxahachie, located half an hour south of Dallas, is gearing up for …
Read More »‘Suspect’ and ‘victims’ staged robbery when armed bystander stepped in, HPD says
The Houston Police Department has revealed that the robbery incident in northwest Houston preceding a fatal shooting at a gas station in January was actually orchestrated. Initially reported as a bystander intervening in Rasshauud Scott’s apparent armed robbery of a couple, it has now been disclosed that Scott, along with the couple, staged the robbery. Their intention was to file …
Read More »Dallas Police fire two officers for use of force and sexual comments
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has terminated two officers this week, citing inappropriate conduct—one for excessive force and another for making inappropriate sexual remarks. Senior Corporal Lontrell Tatum was dismissed after an investigation revealed that he had deployed pepper spray on a handcuffed woman in the back of his police vehicle. The Dallas Police Department stated that Tatum’s actions constituted …
Read More »Meet the 6-year-old cancer survivor who will walk the runway for a good cause
A 6-year-old from Euless, North Texas, named Noble Samiyah, aims to inspire others as she walks down the catwalk. Samiyah, a cancer survivor, is also an advocate for a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting families during their toughest times. Her journey began when she was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of two, shortly after her mother, Kelcee King, noticed …
Read More »Speed may have been a factor in Fort Worth fire truck crash, according to TxDOT report
According to a crash report obtained by NBC 5 from the Texas Department of Transportation, excessive speeds may have led to a Fort Worth Fire Department fire truck overturning in February. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on February 5th when the fire truck rolled over while responding to a house fire call in the 4500 block of Pecos Street. …
Read More »Students build Lego models of sun, earth, and moon to learn about the solar eclipse
Angela Gier’s fifth-grade science class at Maple Lawn Elementary in Dallas ISD has embarked on an engaging journey to explore the upcoming eclipse. Known for their innovative projects, Gier’s class utilized Legos to construct a model depicting the eclipse phenomenon. “The earth is rotating around the sun, then the moon comes in front of the earth and blocks the sun,” …
Read More »McKinney couple to tie the knot during eclipse totality
Kathryn Jordan and Micah Simoneaux are set to exchange vows during a truly celestial event – the annular solar eclipse on October 8, 2024. Their decision to wed during the eclipse was inspired by a serendipitous moment when a neighbor lent them eclipse glasses to view the spectacle through a homemade viewer. Upon noticing the date of the upcoming total …
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