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A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of an Arlington officer in 2023


February 9, 2024

Nearly five months following a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of an Arlington Police motorcycle officer, Dallas County Sheriffs have announced the arrest of a suspect. Joshua Quintairo Watson, 26, hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, was apprehended in North Texas by members of a U.S. Marshals Task Force based on a warrant related to the September 2023 crash that resulted …

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Tarrant County reports its initial pediatric flu fatality of the 2023-24 season


February 9, 2024

Tarrant County health officials have confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2023-2024 season. The child, who had an underlying medical condition, succumbed to the flu, marking the county’s initial pediatric flu fatality since the 2019-2020 season. This incident also marks the third pediatric flu death in the state this season. Tarrant County Health Department emphasized that flu activity …

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The initial significant private donation has been received, but additional funding is required for the construction of a new Dallas Police Academy


February 9, 2024

For over three decades, Dallas has been strategizing to construct a new police academy. City officials celebrated the receipt of the first substantial private donation crucial for the proposed academy project. The new facility is slated to be situated at the University of North Texas (UNT) campus in Dallas, located on Camp Wisdom Road near University Hills Drive. Currently, some …

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Al Biernat, a Dallas restaurateur, has been diagnosed with ALS and wants people to be aware of his condition


February 9, 2024

Al Biernat, the esteemed 68-year-old Dallas restaurateur renowned for his ability to remember customers’ names over nearly five decades at Al Biernat’s and The Palm, has received a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In exclusive interviews with The Dallas Morning News, Biernat expressed his desire to engage with customers as he did for …

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The Dallas-based nonprofit organization U&I is preparing for its annual fundraising run called ‘The Dash.’


February 9, 2024

Dallas-based nonprofit U&I is dedicated to assisting at-risk children, adults, and veterans with disabilities in acquiring job skills for employment. U&I CEO Hugh Breland emphasizes the organization’s advocacy for marginalized communities and their commitment to ensuring individuals find not just any job, but the right one. The upcoming annual fundraising run, “The Dash,” scheduled for March 23 at Klyde Warren …

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A non-profit organization hosts a workshop aimed at assisting “dreamers” in navigating DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and coping with increasing fees


February 9, 2024

Millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., often referred to as “dreamers,” who arrived in the country as children with their parents, are seeking avenues to legalize their status. Currently, their main recourse is to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) permit to remain in the U.S. However, the costs associated with obtaining this permit are steadily increasing. …

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Medical students in Fort Worth are acquiring life-saving techniques from a mother who tragically lost her son to an opioid overdose.


February 9, 2024

Medical students in Fort Worth are receiving instruction on life-saving techniques from a North Texas mother who tragically lost her son to an opioid overdose. She is actively training these future doctors on the administration of drugs like Narcan or naloxone, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Callie Crow, a former paramedic, begins by providing students …

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a Fort Worth homeowner who is accused of firing shots at a door-to-door salesman


February 9, 2024

A Fort Worth homeowner reportedly fired shots at a door-to-door salesman, who narrowly escaped injury thanks to a tablet that stopped the bullet. The salesman, who preferred not to reveal his identity, expressed his shock following the incident. He recounted his ten years of experience in door-to-door sales for Reliant and emphasized that Thursday’s encounter was unprecedented. Inspecting his work …

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