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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Malaysia may reopen MH370 search pending new evidence, family of Keller man hopeful
Government officials in Malaysia have expressed willingness to consider resuming the search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 following an approach by a private company presenting potential new evidence indicating the whereabouts of the Boeing 777. For the family of a Keller man who was aboard that flight, there is renewed hope. A decade has passed since the plane vanished, marking one …
Read More »Fort Worth mother says her son was found locked inside classroom after school
The Fort Worth Independent School District is addressing concerns raised by a mother who claimed that her seven-year-old son was locked inside a classroom without anyone’s knowledge. LaTissue Wallace went to Eastern Hills Elementary School last Thursday to pick up her son, Junior, along with his cousin, as part of their usual routine. “On this particular occasion, they only brought …
Read More »Keller ISD high school changes course, will allow students to perform The Laramie Project
A Keller ISD high school has reversed its decision and will allow students to perform the play “The Laramie Project.” The play recounts the 1998 murder of a gay student at the University of Wyoming, and the initial cancellation of the production sparked criticism from beyond North Texas. In an email to the Timber Creek High School community on Wednesday …
Read More »All-girls wheelchair dance team in North Texas seeks community support
Friday evenings at the Benbrook YMCA buzz with the sound of music as a small studio fills with the rhythmic movements of a group of young girls. For these girls, who navigate life on two wheels, dancing might seem improbable to some. “They let loose, and they go have fun, and they just are being themselves,” remarked 14-year-old Mayli Gibson. …
Read More »HPD officer back on duty after 16-day ban due to investigation into alleged ties to auto theft ring
A Houston Police Department officer under investigation for allegedly assisting a suspected criminal has returned to active duty after serving a 16-day suspension. Keith E. Roy Jr. was placed on leave last August pending an internal affairs investigation. The probe was initiated after a text message from Roy’s phone number was discovered on the phone of a suspect involved in …
Read More »Man sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the death of his girlfriend pregnant with twins
Maurice Kelso Smith, 32, was found guilty of the 2020 capital murder of Darionne Burley, his pregnant girlfriend carrying their twin boys, by a Tarrant County jury on Monday. As a consequence of the conviction, Smith received an automatic life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole. The tragic incident occurred on June 29, 2020, when Smith and Burley …
Read More »Dak Prescott surprises cancer patients in Dallas, raises awareness for colorectal cancer awareness month
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made a surprise visit to patients battling cancer at the Gene and Jerry Jones Hope Lodge in Dallas on Monday. The American Cancer Society Gene and Jerry Jones Family Hope Lodge offers free temporary lodging to cancer patients who need to travel far from home for treatment, providing them with hope and support. Prescott, an …
Read More »Chris Brown bringing ‘The 11:11 Tour’ to North Texas
Grammy-Award-winning singer and songwriter Chris Brown is set to embark on his highly-anticipated “11:11” Tour in North Texas this summer! Fans of Team Breezy have eagerly awaited this announcement, and the R&B sensation finally revealed his tour dates on Tuesday. The 26-city North American tour kicks off on June 5 in Detroit and wraps up on Aug. 6 in Los …
Read More »Primary Election Results: Collin County
Here is a comprehensive list of the elections held during the primary election in Collin County on March 5, 2024: – Collin County Sheriff Republican – Collin County Commissioner – PCT. 3 Republican – Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Republican – Collin County Chair Republican – Collin County Constable – PCT. 1 Republican – Collin County Constable – PCT. 4 Republican …
Read More »Primary Election Results: Dallas County
Here is a comprehensive list of the elections held during the primary election in Dallas County on March 5, 2024: – District Judge – 162nd District Democrat – Dallas County Sheriff Democrat – Dallas County Commissioner – PCT. 1 – Dallas County Commissioner – PCT. 3 – Dallas County Tax Assessor Democrat – Dallas County Republican Chair – Dallas County …
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