Dallas News

North Texas town among Top 10 best US cities for women in tech industry, study shows

Despite the tech industry’s reputation for lucrative salaries and favorable working conditions, women continue to earn less than their male counterparts across most cities nationwide. Even in the highest-earning areas, women often struggle to afford a median-priced home based on the 30% budgeting guideline. To assist women in making informed decisions about where to work, RealtyHop conducted a study to …

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‘Sorority rapist’ sentenced to life in prison

In a Collin County courtroom on Tuesday, Jeffrey Wheat, 52, faced the consequences for his actions as a serial rapist who terrorized a sorority over a decade ago. Wheat pleaded guilty and received a life sentence in prison. DNA evidence linked Wheat to four sexual assaults across Plano, Corinth, Coppell, and Arlington. All the victims, alumnae of the Delta Sigma …

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Aussie the Greyhound helps Dallas Police Wellness Unit keep officers healthy

Dallas Police have a Wellness Unit to combat high rates of divorce and suicide among public responders. Part of that unit is a canine named Aussie, a retired Australian racing Greyhound. Strapped in his special vest, the 5-year-old Aussie becomes an official Dallas Police Therapy Dog. He goes behind closed doors to places like the homicide unit, and NBC 5 …

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Clock ticking to submit for DART Student Art Contest

The art projects undertaken by students at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts serve a dual purpose: they are not merely class assignments but also cater to a specific client. “We are creating something that embodies DART’s mission across 13 cities,” remarked Tuli Rice, a freshman at Booker T. Washington H.S. “This adds a bit …

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Bodycam video released of deadly shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Houston

Houston Police released body camera and surveillance footage of a tragic shooting incident that occurred at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch in early February, resulting in the death of a woman and critical injury to her son. Assistant Police Keith Seafus explained that the video’s release aims to inform viewers about the officer-involved shooting on Feb. 11. However, he emphasized …

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Plano offers grant money to improve aging shopping centers

Plano is rolling out a new economic development grant program aimed at spurring improvements in aging shopping centers throughout the city. The retail revitalization initiative seeks to enhance property values while modernizing decades-old shopping strips. An example of the program’s success is evident at Green Vine Market, which breathed new life into a former Safeway grocery store within a downtown …

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2 people extricated, seriously injured after crashing into 7-Eleven sign in Watauga

Emergency responders in Tarrant County were called to the scene of a significant car accident on Monday afternoon, where two individuals required extrication from their vehicle after colliding with a sign at a convenience store. The incident occurred at the intersection of Rufe Snow and Hightower Drives, specifically at a 7-Eleven store. Upon arrival, officials discovered that the car had …

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TCU urges caution after video appears to show man with gun trying to break into student off-campus housing

Campus police at TCU are cautioning the community to remain vigilant after surveillance footage captured an individual attempting to access the back door of an off-campus student residence while allegedly holding a firearm. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Sunday near 3100 Sandage Avenue in Fort Worth. Residents in the vicinity reported an escalation in such activities in recent …

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