Two employees of Tarrant County Jail have been indicted for murder in connection with the death of inmate Anthony Johnson Jr., according to a statement from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office released Friday morning. Detention officers Rafael Moreno, 37, and Lt. Joel Garcia, 48, were each indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury on Tuesday. Johnson’s death, which …

With just eight days remaining until the total solar eclipse in the DFW area, cities throughout the Metroplex are gearing up for potential large crowds and significant increases in tourism revenue from eclipse travelers. However, the latest forecast indicates that April 8 might not offer the ideal conditions to witness this rare celestial event. Despite the possibility of cloudy skies, …

Jury selection is set to commence on Monday for the federal trial of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz Ortiz, an anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags at a North Dallas surgery center. Dr. Ortiz was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2022, facing ten counts related to tampering with consumer products and adulteration of drugs. The charges stem from …

AT&T recently announced the discovery of a data breach involving sensitive information belonging to millions of its current and former customers, which was found online on the “dark web.” The telecommunications company disclosed that the dataset contains data such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for approximately 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. While it …

Dallas is already making plans for how the 2026 World Cup will transform North Texas in the coming years as the region gears up to host nine games and welcome thousands of international fans. City leaders convened with the Dallas Sports Commission and Visit Dallas on Tuesday to discuss the economic impact the World Cup will bring to D-FW and …

North Texans are bracing for possible severe storms on Monday, with tornado and severe thunderstorm watches in effect for several counties. At 2:13 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for seven North Texas counties, including Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Wise, and Young, until 9 p.m. Shortly after, at 2:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm watch was issued …

You don’t have to visit a hotel bar during happy hour; at Fairmont Dallas, happy hour lasts all day, thanks to the hotel’s Chief Happiness Officer, Bondi, an 8-month-old shelter dog. “We brought Bondi on board a few months ago,” explained Yoke Yong, Director of Talent & Culture at Fairmont Dallas. “When I joined this hotel, I thought it would …

The federal trial of a former Dallas doctor accused of tampering with IV bags, resulting in the death of one patient and causing cardiac emergencies for several others in 2022, began with opening statements on Monday. Assistant U.S. Attorney John de la Garza displayed an intravenous therapy bag during his opening statement, alleging that former Dr. Reynaldo Ortiz utilized his …

A rare total solar eclipse is set to pass through North Texas one week from Monday, an event that astronomers say won’t occur in the same spot for another 375 years. Despite forecasts predicting cloudy skies, preparations are underway for thousands of spectators expected to witness the phenomenon. Leaders at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science are anticipating a …

Dallas Police are actively seeking the drivers and passengers of two sports cars involved in a high-speed collision that occurred on Saturday evening on Central Expressway near University Blvd. The crash resulted in injuries and the closure of part of the highway for several hours. Among those sought for questioning is Rashee Rice, a 23-year-old NFL player who was a …

A pileup involving approximately 30 vehicles occurred Monday at an intersection south of Midland, Texas, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident was attributed to high winds blowing dust, causing poor visibility, as reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash took place along State Highway 349 around 4:50 p.m., prompting responses from Texas Highway Patrol Troopers and Upton …