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Traffic Alert: A fatal crash is causing delays on the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Duncanville


February 8, 2024

A fatal crash involving at least four vehicles is causing delays for drivers on eastbound Interstate 20 near Duncanville Wednesday afternoon. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred near Cedar Ridge Drive, just east of Spur 408. Aerial footage from Texas Sky Ranger showed a FedEx truck pulling a double-trailer, a flatbed car hauler, a sedan, and …

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A mother in Fort Worth seeks answers following her daughter’s assault on a school bus


February 8, 2024

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a cellphone video capturing a fight on a school bus that left a 7-year-old girl injured. Sharhonda Courtney revealed that her 7-year-old daughter was struck by an older student during the altercation on the school bus. As her daughter copes with the emotional aftermath of the incident, Courtney aims to alert other parents …

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A swimmer from Woodrow Wilson High School aims to secure their fourth state title


February 8, 2024

Before sunrise, Campbell Chase arrived at the Alamo Swimming Pool building near downtown Dallas for morning swim practice at 6:30 a.m. “We actually got to sleep in a little bit this morning,” remarked Chase. “Normally we start at 6:15.” Her teammates from the Woodrow Wilson High School swim team trickled in, preparing lanes in the pool. Woodrow Wilson High School …

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Educational institutions are taking action in response to the impact of flu and other illnesses on student attendance


February 8, 2024

From Fort Worth to Garland, schools are facing challenges with student and teacher absenteeism due to illness. The spread of germs within school buildings has resulted in numerous absences. Ezra Molina, a student at Dorsey Elementary School in Garland ISD, remarked on the noticeable absence of classmates. The situation is particularly concerning in elementary schools where students often work and …

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Yolanda Saldivar, the individual responsible for Selena’s murder, shares a new account of the crime in a recent docuseries.


February 8, 2024

A new docuseries delving into the murder of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez offers fresh insights into the 1995 killing of the Mexican-American cultural icon. On March 31, 1995, Selena was tragically shot by Yolanda Saldívar, a former manager of Selena’s boutiques and a devoted fan. In the two-part Oxygen True Crime limited docuseries titled “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between …

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A Tarrant County family is urging elected officials for action following a hate crime stabbing, questioning, “How many more?”


February 8, 2024

Austin Police now say the stabbing attack of a Tarrant County man over the weekend meets the definition of a hate crime. Zacharia Doar can’t walk without help or speak without gasping for air. Since being stabbed on Sunday in Austin, he can’t hold his 5-month-old baby, either, who’s sick with the flu. “Me coming home, not being able to …

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An Irving real estate executive, who has faced numerous theft complaints over the years, is now the subject of a new arrest warrant


February 8, 2024

An Irving real estate executive is facing a new arrest warrant following fresh accusations that surfaced while the trial for a 2023 indictment was pending. Dozens of individuals who claim to be victims of 72-year-old Pauline Coronado gathered at the Frank Crowley Courthouse on Wednesday for a scheduled court appearance by the defendant. Initially slated to appear at 9 a.m. …

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Authorities are actively seeking the individual responsible for fatally shooting a 16-year-old in Denton


February 8, 2024

Authorities are currently searching for the individual responsible for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Denton. Ely Mendez, a student at Denton High School, was remembered fondly by his brother, Jharrison Mendez, as having a compassionate heart despite not always being the sweetest. Their last encounter was on Saturday, a day that Jharrison could not have predicted would be …

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Neighbors in Hood County are expressing health concerns due to noise pollution emanating from a Bitcoin farm in the area


February 8, 2024

Residents in Hood County are facing persistent noise issues stemming from a nearby Bitcoin mining operation, causing discomfort and health concerns among neighbors. Cheryl Shadden, who resides across the street from the facility outside of Granbury, described the noise as akin to constant jet engines taking off, disrupting daily life for the past two years. The source of the noise …

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