At Baylor Scott & White’s Heart Hospital in Plano, a group of five patients recently traveled a considerable distance for life-saving surgeries. Through a partnership with Haiti Cardiac Alliance, the hospital hosts several vulnerable heart patients from Haiti multiple times a year, providing critical care that is unavailable in their home country. “Without surgical intervention, many of them would not …

At the conclusion of the current school year, approximately 275 employees in the Arlington Independent School District will be facing job cuts as the district eliminates positions funded by expiring ESSER grants. ESSER funds, which originate from the U.S. Department of Education, are distributed through three Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant programs. The final COVID-era ESSER grant is …

Since its announcement in early March, the forthcoming Netflix special featuring the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson match has emerged as one of the most highly anticipated sports events of the year. Approximately 80,000 fortunate viewers will have the opportunity to witness the YouTuber facing off against one of the greatest heavyweight champions in history at the AT&T Stadium in …

During an emergency board meeting on Monday, an attorney representing the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) disclosed that the agency had received a ransom demand of $700,000 from a group of hackers responsible for last week’s cyberattack on their computer network. Vince Puente, chair of the TAD Board of Directors, condemned the attack as an intrusion of evil into their organization …

National Medal of Honor Day, observed on Monday, also marks the countdown to the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, set to debut in one year. The commemoration coincided with the 80th anniversary of the final mission flown by local Medal of Honor recipient Col. Neal Kearby during World War II. A native of Arlington, Kearby …

In two weeks’ time, the moon will cast a significant shadow over the sun, resulting in the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, which will darken a substantial portion of North Texas for a duration. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, located just east of downtown Dallas, is gearing up to provide a family-friendly experience for optimal eclipse viewing. Angela …

Anticipation is mounting at Globe Life Field in Arlington as the Texas Rangers gear up for their Opening Day this Thursday, heralding the start of a fresh season complete with new merchandise and menu offerings. “Our inaugural Opening Day as defending World Series Champions,” remarked Rob Matwick, the Rangers’ Executive Vice President for Business Operations, setting the stage for the …

Sunday marked the one-year anniversary since the official commencement of the global search for a missing boy from Everman, initiating an intense hunt for both him and his fugitive mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh. Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a six-year-old, sparked an Amber Alert upon his disappearance, prompting an international pursuit for his whereabouts. Despite exhaustive efforts, neither Noel nor his mother has …

Sure, you may have the essentials like burgers, steaks, hot dogs, and eclipse sunglasses, but have you considered every necessity for the upcoming eclipse event? John Banda, owner of Dallas-based North Texas Porta Potties, raised an important question: “You got the burgers. You got the steaks. You got the hot dogs. You got the sunglasses for the eclipse. Now, what …

For many teenagers, prom night is a once-in-a-lifetime event that calls for the most vibrant, sparkly, and special dresses. However, amidst an already costly season of life, the price tag of prom can be overwhelming for parents like Shaylon Scott. “The idea of paying for senior fees, dress fees, car expenses, and college all at the same time is just …

Dallas Police are currently seeking suspects following a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of a high school student and another young man outside a business in a Dallas neighborhood on Friday night. According to reports, officers responded to the 3800 block of Dixon Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting around 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival at the Uncle …