The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating one of its own officers after a local social media influencer was hospitalized following an arrest early on Sunday morning. According to a news release, Fort Worth Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Foch Street just before 3:30 a.m. after reports of a hit-and-run crash. Police said the crash involved a …
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Cold case: Dallas Police still searching for answers in Ron Carr’s murder
Dallas Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the murder of a 19-year-old man that occurred 26 years ago. On April 7, 1998, Ron Carr was fatally shot while sitting in his car in the 2700 block of Toluca Avenue. Authorities reported that two Black men were observed fleeing from the scene of the shooting. During their …
Read More »Arlington Police release photos of AT&T Stadium break-in suspects
The Arlington Police Department has issued a release containing photos of two suspects sought in connection with a burglary at AT&T Stadium earlier this month. As per the release issued on Wednesday, the two individuals depicted in the images allegedly unlawfully entered the stadium located at 1 AT&T Way on Tuesday, March 5, and proceeded to pilfer items. Officials urge …
Read More »Memorial held for Fort Worth students killed in separate crashes during Spring Break
The Fort Worth charter school community is mourning the loss of two students who tragically passed away in separate accidents during Spring Break last week. Leaders at Harmony School of Innovation Fort Worth revealed that eighth-grader Kaitlynn Nguyen lost her life in a skiing accident in New Mexico, while tenth-grader Layla Pazarac died in an ATV crash in Hill County, …
Read More »One year later: Mother of Ja’Shawn Poirier reflects on deadly Lamar High School shooting
The impact of Ja’Shawn Poirier’s death still resonates one year later at Lamar High School. Poirier, just weeks shy of his 17th birthday, was tragically shot and killed on campus. On the anniversary of his passing, family, friends, and educators gathered at the high school to commemorate his life. Reflecting on the past year, Poirier’s mother, Rashone Jacob, shared that …
Read More »By Way of Dallas showcases the city through local designer’s eyes
Horses, cowboys, country. All things commonly used to describe Dallas from an outsider’s perspective, but an outsider turned insider is trying to broaden that perspective. Hance Taplin, founder of By Way of Dallas, showcases his vision of Dallas through the brand. The creative founded the company in 2011 when his family called him back to Dallas. He is originally from …
Read More »Large pothole on I-20 causes flat tires for Dallas drivers
A large pothole caused major problems and flat tires for drivers in Dallas Tuesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department responded to calls of several vehicles with flat tires at Interstate 20 and Bonnieview Road. Deputies located a large pothole and the roadway damaged in the center-right lane. Law officials advise using caution in the area. Lanes will be closed …
Read More »MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts to $640M, gives $7M locally
Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call for applications. Yield Giving’s first round of donations is more than double what Scott had initially pledged to give away through the application process. Since she began giving away billions in 2019, Scott and her team have researched and selected …
Read More »Proposal that would put more Fort Worth police at parks met with resistance
The Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department wants to start a new program that would put off-duty police officers at parks across the city. Buddy Calzada, Public Information Officer for Fort Worth Police, said the department is considering the request, along with other proposals, for the Crime Control and Prevention District funds. CCPD funds are provided by a half-cent sales tax …
Read More »Are you a sore loser? 40% of Texans can’t handle being defeated – find out why
A recent study by Captain Gambling revealed that 49% of Americans typically feel upset when they lose a game. Researchers delved into which states handle defeat the best, aiming to determine the true winner in the game of losing. Based on the study, about 15% of Americans have been in fistfights after losing a game. Over 10% of Americans oppose …
Read More »Dallas man shares journey to becoming cancer-free thanks to rare altruistic bone marrow donor
A North Texas man got his life back after a dire prognosis thanks to a life-saving transplant that came from a stranger. Scott Brock, a Dallas husband and father, has been cancer-free for over four years now thanks to a bone marrow transplant at Baylor Scott and White’s Sammons Cancer Center. TEXAS MAN WAITS FOR STEM CELL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT …
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