Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High School will remain closed on Wednesday due to a reported threat. Carroll ISD officials stated that the school district received an anonymous report of a potential threat on Tuesday evening. According to Southlake police, the report referenced a message found on a bathroom stall door, mentioning the STARR test and a possible school …

Although no classes were held at Bowie High School Friday, students were on campus to retrieve items left behind or to speak with counselors after the deadly shooting on campus Wednesday. One parent said it was tough for her son to return. “Seeing his face and body language change as we pulled up let me know it’s more than just …

With the ever-present threat of severe weather in Texas, it’s essential to be prepared and informed about your insurance coverage before, during, and after damaging weather events. **Understanding Current Coverage:** Before bad weather strikes, review your insurance policy to understand what’s covered and what’s not. Pay attention to details such as deductibles, coverage types (like liability auto coverage versus comprehensive …

With the constant threat of severe weather looming in Texas this time of year, the state is urging residents to prepare by stocking up on emergency supplies this weekend, made easier by the removal of sales tax on many essential items. The 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at …

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes outside Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 17-year-old Julian Howard, according to Arlington police. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Arlington police announced Howard’s arrest on a murder charge in connection with Barnes’ death. Both Howard and Barnes were students at the high school, as …

A man in Johnson County was found guilty of capital murder on Thursday, three years after being accused of killing a 61-year-old woman and shooting a Burleson police officer. Jerry Don Elders was apprehended in Gainesville on April 14, 2021, following an extensive manhunt initiated by the shooting of Burleson police officer Joshua Lott and the abduction and killing of …

The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office has announced their intention to appeal last month’s ruling by a Texas appeals court that overturned the conviction of Crystal Mason for illegal voting in 2018. Mason, who was on probation for a felony conviction in 2016, voted in an election using a provisional ballot. She was subsequently convicted of voter fraud and sentenced …

Two drivers managed to escape unharmed after an 18-wheeler collided with another car on a Dallas bridge, causing it to plunge into the river below with the driver still inside. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, the incident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. along the 9800 – 9900 block of Walton Walker Freeway. Urbano Cepeda and Kevin Torres, who frequently fish in …

Hundreds of motorcycle riders participated on Thursday in the annual massive motorcade escorting Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Gainesville. Mike Moore, serving as the mission ride captain for the North Texas Patriot Guard, expressed the significance of honoring these heroes in person. Moore, who began volunteering with the organization in 2011, emphasized the importance …

Are you passionate about horses? Do you dream of living the cowboy or cowgirl lifestyle? How about getting paid to ride on horseback? The Fort Worth Herd is currently seeking drovers to participate in the twice-daily cattle drive in the Stockyards. In the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the Longhorns steal the spotlight. However, it takes a dedicated team …

Mothers who have tragically lost children to gun violence are urging students at Bowie High School to come forward with any information following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes on campus. In response to the incident, Arlington ISD canceled classes at Bowie High School on Thursday, with plans to resume on Monday, while police continued their investigation. The shooting …