Bronx-born pop sensation Jennifer Lopez has decided to cancel her ‘This is Me….Live’ tour, citing a need for time off to be with her children, family, and close friends, according to representatives for Live Nation. Speculation about a possible split between Lopez and her husband Ben Affleck has been swirling for weeks, particularly after Lopez attended the 2024 Met Gala …
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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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »Texas among Top 5 ‘worst states’ for women to live inRemove term: report finds report finds
Are you a woman planning to move to Texas? If so, you might want to read this article before making decisions. WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2024 in light of Women’s History Month, and Texas didn’t fare very well. The report analyzed 25 key metrics to determine …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘Summer in February’: Warmer days mean earlier start to spring allergies
Record warmth in February brought out people eager to enjoy the weather at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park. Mother Patti Harter kept her three kids home from pre-school so they could have a fun day all together at the park instead. “We just wanted to take advantage of this nice weather and get some vitamin D,” Harter said. The fountains and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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