Monday, the Blue Chip Program, which is meant to provide no-cost mental health resources for law enforcement officers, will expand statewide across Texas. North Texas police chiefs and leaders say programs like this can literally save lives. According to leaders with the Blue Chip Program, Texas had the highest number of law enforcement suicides in the nation in 2022. There were …

Dallas City Council Member Zarin D. Gracey held another community meeting about the latest potential plans for a vacant hospital property at 2929 South Hampton Road. The city of Dallas purchased the 12-acre property in 2022 for $6.5 million, using bond funds designated for homeless housing. The purchase of the facility and land was specifically aimed at providing permanent housing …

A Sam Houston High School student shot a school employee with a toy Orbeez gun on Wednesday, according to the Arlington Police Department. At around 4:30, Arlington PD says they were notified that a student may have brought a fake weapon onto the high school campus. Police say they determined the student used the Orbeez gun to shoot pellets at …

The Biden Administration is reportedly considering a significant shift in federal marijuana regulation, as per NBC News. Their proposal suggests reclassifying the drug from its current Schedule I controlled substance status, shared with LSD and heroin, to Schedule III. This adjustment would align marijuana’s legal status with substances like Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids. Since the enactment of the …

After witnessing the devastation caused by tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest through photos and videos, you may be wondering how you can offer assistance. Recent severe weather outbreaks have resulted in significant damage, with reports of casualties and destruction. The National Weather Service has confirmed numerous tornadoes across the affected regions. In times of crisis, organizations like the …

Brandon Henderson found himself in a situation he had only witnessed on television until Wednesday, when it became a reality at his daughter’s school, now the scene of a crime. Reflecting on the experience, Henderson expressed the fear and helplessness of being unable to immediately assist his child while stuck in his car, hoping for her safety. Monday morning marked …

The Tarrant Appraisal District has announced an extension of the deadline to protest property tax valuations. Citing delays in the availability of the protest dashboard, TAD revealed on Friday that the deadline to file a protest has been pushed back to May 24. Typically, property owners have 30 days from receiving their valuation to submit a protest. Chief Appraiser Joe …

The National Weather Service confirmed on Monday that 25 tornadoes touched down across Oklahoma on Saturday, part of a severe outbreak that caused extensive damage across parts of Texas and the Midwest. Among the communities hardest hit is Sulphur, a town with a population of 5,000 residents. Late Saturday, an EF-3 tornado tore through the town’s historic downtown area and …

Fort Worth Police are seeking the identification and apprehension of an individual involved in assaulting a store manager during a robbery at a Family Dollar store on April 21. The incident occurred at the store located in the 1700 block of Sycamore School Road around 8:20 p.m. On April 29, Fort Worth Police shared information on social media, along with …

A Fort Worth father is advocating for increased mental health resources for teenagers after his son tragically died by suicide last week. Sixteen-year-old Anthony Cooper was the second student from Timber Creek High School to take their own life within three days. Another 18-year-old student died from a fatal gunshot wound on April 21. Scottie Cooper, Anthony’s father, expressed his …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) are pushing back on President Joe Biden’s recent revision of Title IX, which includes safeguards for LGBTQ+ students. Title IX is a civil rights law enacted in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools or education programs that receive federal funding. Among the Title IX changes announced last week are new rules …