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City leaders look for solutions to Dallas pension crisis, public transportation part of discussion

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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20-year-old fatally shot at party in Garland, police say

Garland Police responded to a shooting incident reported at a residence early Sunday morning. As per the Garland Police Department, officers were summoned to the 4900 block of Captains Place shortly after 2 a.m. in response to the shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Dallas resident Drevon Bowman suffering from gunshot wounds at a party, according to Garland Police. Bowman was …

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Fort Worth man in critical condition after verbal altercation, shooting

Fort Worth Police responded to a shooting incident reported on Bledsoe Street early Sunday morning. Officers arrived at 2800 Bledsoe Street around 12:23 a.m. and discovered a man with a gunshot wound, as confirmed by the Fort Worth Police Department. Authorities determined that the shooting occurred following a verbal altercation. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical …

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Person fatally struck by vehicle while standing on I-20 in Terrell

The Terrell Police Department responded to multiple reports on Sunday regarding an individual standing in the roadway of I-20. While en route to the scene around 12:41 a.m., authorities received an additional call from a driver reporting that they had collided with the person standing in the roadway. Initial accounts indicated that the individual was unresponsive, and upon police arrival, …

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Sudden death of 7-year-old girl sparks investigation by Dallas Police

The Dallas Police Department is probing the sudden passing of a young girl who tragically lost her life just days before her birthday. As per police reports, officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 700 block of Goldwood Drive at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, following a service call. Upon arrival at the residence, authorities discovered …

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80-year-old woman gunned down by another woman at Dallas home, police say

In Dallas early Sunday morning, tragedy struck as an 80-year-old woman lost her life in a shooting incident, leading to the arrest of another woman. Dallas Police Department reported that 30-year-old Kelsie Miles has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 80-year-old Betty Hearn. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. in the 4700 block …

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Eastbound SH 183 closed in Bedford after fatal crash

A fatal crash occurred on Monday morning in Bedford, resulting in the closure of State Highway 183. Bedford Police Department reported that only one eastbound lane is currently open between the Central and Industrial exits. Additionally, the eastbound access road is closed between Westpark Way and Industrial. Authorities anticipate that the road closure will extend throughout the morning rush hour …

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Thousands choose Texas Hill Country to view total solar eclipse

Communities throughout the Texas Hill Country are preparing for an influx of visitors expected to arrive on April 8 for the total solar eclipse, anticipated to draw record-breaking crowds. Kerrville, positioned as a prime location and one of the first cities in the U.S. to witness totality, is gearing up for an extraordinary viewing experience. With an impressive totality duration …

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Police investigating after man found shot to death in Dallas welfare check

Police are currently on the lookout for a gunman following a tragic incident where a man was discovered fatally wounded by gunfire outside a residence in a Dallas neighborhood overnight. The Dallas Police Department received a call regarding a welfare check around 12:45 a.m., prompting officers to respond to the 1700 block of Mentor Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement found …

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