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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Richardson Independent School District is contemplating a plan named “Project RightSize,” which involves the potential closure of four elementary schools and a Pre-K campus due to declining enrollment and insufficient state funding. As part of the proposal, Greenwood Hills, Springridge, Spring Valley, and Thurgood Marshall elementary schools would merge with other elementary schools within the district starting from the …

A deadly explosion in Grayson County is believed to have been caused by a propane leak, according to authorities. The incident occurred at a residence in the 4300 block of Sistrunk Street in Sherman. The explosion and subsequent fire completely destroyed the home, rendering it unrecognizable. Neighbors contacted 911 around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the homeowner …

A Houston man is raising awareness after nearly losing his life due to drinking cold water, an unusual trigger that sent him to the hospital over 20 times in a span of 15 years before he understood the cause and sought heart surgery. His ordeal began unexpectedly with a fainting episode at the age of 18 while drinking water. Franklin …

The U.S. Postal Service has declined to grant interviews to 13 Investigates this year regarding concerns about mail theft at Houston-area post offices. Instead, investigative team has relied on public records requests to gather more information. Over the past four years, 13 Investigates discovered through public records requests that the USPS Office of the Inspector General has handled 261 cases …

Under the leadership of new Mayor John Whitmire, the City of Houston’s transportation strategy is taking a different direction, with recent resignations of key officials who worked to enhance commuting experiences, raising questions about the city’s future initiatives. David Fields, who served as the city’s transportation planner for four years during former Mayor Sylvester Turner’s tenure, resigned in early February. …