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Reverend Jesse Jackson expresses great admiration for Dr. Frederick Haynes III, his successor at the Rainbow Push Coalition


February 3, 2024

At the Social Justice Conference held on the campus of Paul Quinn College, the former and current heads of the Rainbow Push Coalition joined forces. Dr. Frederick Haynes III, based in Dallas and serving as the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, feels honored by the leadership legacy that Reverend Jesse Jackson is passing down to him as the president …

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Fresh information has emerged regarding the case of a nurse who was allegedly abducted in DeSoto and later discovered in Laredo. Authorities are actively seeking the suspect involved in the incident


February 3, 2024

New developments have emerged in the reported kidnapping of a nurse from North Texas, who was found safe in Laredo after authorities issued a statewide CLEAR Alert. Lacey Overby, 37, was reportedly abducted by a homeless man outside a convenience store in DeSoto, according to police. However, her alleged abductor remains at large. Investigators are probing whether an act of …

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The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has awarded the title of Grand Champion Junior Steer


February 3, 2024

The Junior Steer Show at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is a highly anticipated event, drawing over 1,600 competitors vying for the coveted title of Grand Champion. Elli Bezner from Dalhart fulfilled a longstanding dream by clinching the Junior Grand Champion Steer title with her European cross steer named Leadfoot, continuing a family tradition of success. “It’s been …

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Resistance to a 1,400-home development in north Fort Worth underscores infrastructure challenges in the rapidly expanding region


February 3, 2024

The rapid growth of North Fort Worth has raised concerns about the adequacy of infrastructure, particularly regarding road capacity, to accommodate the expanding population. Community leaders recently opposed the development of Terra Vella, a project proposing 1,400 homes west of Haslet. Their resistance softened only after the developer committed to enhancing the area’s infrastructure. In the area between US-287 and …

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A development similar to Legacy West is coming to Frisco


February 3, 2024

Legacy West in Plano is renowned for its array of favorite brands and outdoor dining options, making it a sought-after destination. Soon, Frisco will have its own equivalent. Describing the dynamic, Fehmi Karahan, CEO of Karahan Companies, likened Legacy West to the older sister, while Fields West in Frisco represents the younger sibling. Positioned near Panther Creek Parkway along the …

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A young mother cautions that strokes can affect anyone


February 3, 2024

Strokes can occur unexpectedly in individuals of any age or family medical history. According to the American Heart Association, there has been a notable increase in strokes among adults aged 49 and younger over the past three decades. Hospitalizations due to stroke in younger people have risen by 44% in the last ten years. Tiffany Rubenkoenig, a mother of three …

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Debris from the illegal demolition on W. Bellfort Avenue property is scheduled to be removed several months later


February 3, 2024

Action 13 has spent the entire week endeavoring to provide a southwest Houston neighborhood with clarity regarding debris left from an illegally demolished building. The city has verified that the remaining rubble poses a hazard and asserts that it is the property owners’ responsibility to address it. Despite the city’s efforts to locate the owners, they have been unsuccessful in …

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The suspected shooter, who danced while holding a wad of cash before shooting a man, has been identified, according to reports


February 3, 2024

The suspected shooter, who was seen dancing and displaying a wad of cash shortly before ambushing a man after a dispute at a gas station in north Harris County, has been identified. Tyreq Anthoni Sanders, 20, is wanted for the murder of Gary Houston on December 20, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Houston, 30, was shot multiple times, …

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Houston Police Department (HPD) has charged a drunk driver who allegedly assaulted a man and stole his truck following a fender-bender, according to authorities


February 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Court documents show that the Houston Police Department is accusing 32-year-old Ruben Roque of assaulting a man and then stealing his car after a minor crash. It happened at the intersection of Fondren and Braeswood on Tuesday at around 9:15 p.m. The court documents state that Roque rear-ended a vehicle, pushing it into another car. The victim, …

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