Monday, the Blue Chip Program, which is meant to provide no-cost mental health resources for law enforcement officers, will expand statewide across Texas. North Texas police chiefs and leaders say programs like this can literally save lives. According to leaders with the Blue Chip Program, Texas had the highest number of law enforcement suicides in the nation in 2022. There were …

A meticulously prepared home in south Fort Worth was left in shambles after being targeted by burglars. Angela Souder, the homeowner, recounted the ordeal, stating, “The property is up for sale. On Saturday, we had three showings, with the first one starting at 10:15 in the morning. So, I woke up early, got here around 8:00, and just wanted to …

Houston police are probing the tragic demise of an 8-year-old girl, whose lifeless body was discovered inside a large pipe in the lazy river at a Houston hotel where she had been swimming with her family. Aliyah Jaico’s passing on Saturday was determined to be an accidental drowning by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The Institute reported that …

Daniel Crawford is opting for a leisurely journey from Minnesota to Texas—he’s walking. “I’ve got about four pairs of shoes that I go through right now,” Crawford remarked. “It’s turned into a walk of faith for me.” Crawford dubs it a One Thousand Mile Gratitude Walk, aiming to shed light on a non-profit organization, the 23rd Veteran, which aided him …

A retired teacher from North Texas reported that her missing money has been returned after she discovered that nearly $10,000 had disappeared from her retirement fund. Laurie Trees, who had been teaching for over a decade, recently decided to withdraw the entire amount of $9,785.95 to catch up on bills and treat her granddaughter to a Spring Break trip to …

Reflecting on the tragic loss of her son, Kamari Smith-Capps, who was fatally shot in South Dallas just days ago, his mother shared memories of his compassionate and caring nature at Berkner Park, where they often spent time together. Devastated by the sudden and senseless loss, she described Kamari as her only child and expressed the profound grief of facing …

A resident of Dallas has become the inaugural big winner of the Texas Lottery scratch-off game Luxe, securing a grand prize of $5 million. According to the Texas Lottery, the winning $50 scratch-off ticket was bought at the 7-Eleven store located on Hillcrest Avenue in University Park. While the winner has chosen to remain anonymous, they are anticipated to receive …

On Monday, Lone Star Park hosted its annual National Anthem auditions at the Grand Prairie racetrack. Aspiring soloists, duets, and instrumentalists took their turns in front of the microphone positioned near the winner’s circle while NBC 5 photojournalist Kevin Stewart captured the auditions. Participants were required to memorize the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the audition and perform …

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 …