The fatal collision occurred on Friday, June 14th, in the 1200 block of W. Division Street in Arlington. Shortly before 7 p.m., Arlington Police were called to the scene following reports of a crash involving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze CZT and a Ford bus. According to witnesses, the driver of the Cruze, an adult man, was observed speeding westbound along …
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Police ask public’s help in identifying suspect of fatal hit-and-run in northwest Dallas
Police are investigating a hit-and-run in northwest Dallas that killed a 82-year-old woman and left a teen in the hospital in serious condition Monday. Shortly after 11 a.m., a gray-colored 2005 Toyota Avalon that was eastbound in the middle lane near the 3900 block of Royal Lane struck a gray Honda Accord that was at a stop sign at the …
Read More »$1.9B Powerball drawing delayed Monday night over security issue
DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball announced Monday night that the drawing “has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols.” “Powerball has strict security requirements that must be met by all 48 lotteries before a drawing can occur. When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the …
Read More »Twitter launches $8 monthly subscription with blue checkmark
NEW YORK — Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $8 a month that includes a blue checkmark now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections. In an update to Apple iOS devices, Twitter said users who “sign up now” can receive the blue checkmark next to …
Read More »Texas early voting down significantly from 2018 midterm election, final numbers show
AUSTIN — Early voting statewide and in key North Texas counties this year was down significantly from the 2018 midterm election, according to the Texas secretary of state. Experts predict turnout to fall short of the record-smashing numbers four years ago, when former President Donald Trump was in the White House and voters were motivated to go to the polls as …
Read More »Another Warming Trend Moving In
Sunshine continues on Sunday as warmer temperatures surge into North Texas. Highs will rise into the upper-70s to lower-80s. A warm front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday. Our above-average temperatures will continue into the first half of the week. Our next cold front will arrive late week, bringing back a cool crisp fall feel by Friday. Latest …
Read More »Officials survey fatality, damage across northeast Texas in wake of storms, tornadoes
Officials are surveying the damage left behind after severe storms battered northeast Texas on Friday with heavy rain, damaging winds and multiple tornadoes. A tornado watch was issued for 36 Texas counties, including Dallas County, on Friday afternoon, but it extended all the way through Oklahoma and into parts of Arkansas before it expired at about 8 p.m. In that …
Read More »Sansom Park police officer shot during active shooter training exercise
FOREST HILL — A Sansom Park police officer is in critical condition after she was shot during an active shooter training exercise at David K. Sellars Elementary School, authorities say. Forest Hill police department was hosting the session, which was conducted by a third-party trainer. About 2:12 p.m., the officer was shot in a “training accident,” Everman chief of police …
Read More »Fort Worth police seek driver in fatal pedestrian crash
Fort Worth police are looking for the suspect in a fatal crash that left a pedestrian dead. A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday, police said, near the the 2400 block of E. Berry St. Police did not release the identity of the victim. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a tan or light colored 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder with a …
Read More »Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34. Representatives for Carter’s family confirmed the singer’s death. They did not provide any immediate further comment. Carter, the younger brother of Nick Carter of …
Read More »Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke both ask: Who’s more terrible for Texas?
As Texans prepare to elect their next governor, Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke have similar campaign messages: The other guy would be terrible for Texas. The closing arguments Abbott and O’Rourke brought to North Texas in the final week of the campaign are the same ones they’ve offered throughout the $200 million governor’s race, the most expensive in Texas history: fear …
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