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Heat advisory issued for Cowtown Marathon events Sunday


February 25, 2024

The organizers of the Cowtown Marathon have issued a heat advisory for all events scheduled for Sunday in downtown Fort Worth. Heidi Swartz, the executive director of Cowtown, emphasized, “Participant safety is our first priority. All runners and walkers should take every precaution to ensure they’re prepared for these anticipated weather conditions.” The wheelchair/handcycle race will commence at 6:45 a.m., …

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Cyberattack impacting pharmacies leaves patients struggling to fill prescriptions


February 25, 2024

Managing her husband’s medication is a daily routine for Sonja Horan, but Thursday morning presented unexpected challenges, starting with a call to the pharmacy. “They said, ‘Well, we have a problem. Our systems have been down since yesterday morning and we’re not getting anything electronically,’” Horan recounted. Upon the doctor faxing the request, Horan followed up with another call. “The …

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Warm stretch signals early start to planting in North Texas


February 25, 2024

As February continues, winter seems to be in name only in North Texas, with signs of spring emerging strongly. At Ruibal’s Plants of Texas in the Dallas Farmers Market, Lexi Grant from Arlington was seen on Saturday selecting the perfect plant. “This is going to be a philodendron white wizard,” Grant said. “I feel like this is also recovery because …

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Livingston ISD to honor Audrii Cunningham with memorial scholarship: ‘For her memory’


February 25, 2024

Following the tragic passing of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, Livingston Independent School District, where she was a student, has announced the establishment of a scholarship in her memory. Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins revealed on Thursday that the Audrii Cunningham Memorial Scholarship will be integrated into the Green and White Scholarship Ceremony scheduled for May 7, 2024. “We welcome any contributions to …

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2024 Houston Downtown Rodeo Parade


February 25, 2024

The Downtown Rodeo parade made its way through the streets of Houston, celebrating Western heritage and signaling the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Since 1938, the City of Houston has commemorated the beginning of rodeo season with the Downtown Rodeo Parade. In 1959, ABC13 televised the parade live for the first time, using three cameras positioned along …

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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash on I-45 at Parker Road in north Houston, HPD says


February 25, 2024

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and two cars that occurred in the early hours of Saturday in north Houston. The incident was initially reported by Houston Transtar at 12:33 a.m. and took place on the North Freeway at Parker Road. According to authorities, the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on the highway when …

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7-year-old shot at Lakewood Church in critical condition after 2 surgeries


February 25, 2024

The son of the Lakewood Church shooter underwent the removal of a breathing ventilator on Friday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a gunshot wound to the head sustained over the past two weeks, as stated by the boy’s family. According to a Facebook post by Walli Carranza on Thursday, her grandson underwent two surgeries within 24 hours, …

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4 men accused of $675,000 worth of beer at warehouse in northeast Houston, police say


February 25, 2024

In Houston, Texas, one man has been apprehended and three others are currently sought by law enforcement following allegations of stealing beer valued at $675,000. The stolen beer was taken from the Jaguar Transport warehouse situated in northeast Houston. Christopher Gray has been charged with theft and engaging in criminal activity related to the incident. The theft is believed to …

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Elizabeth Debicki talks massive crush on ‘magnificent’ Cillian Murphy


February 25, 2024

Elizabeth Debicki wouldn’t shy away from laying all her cards on the table when it comes to Cillian Murphy. The 33-year-old actress, who took home Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her role Princess Diana in The Crown at SAG Awards  on Saturday, sheepishly admitted to having a crush on the Oppenheimer star. “I think he’s the most magnificent …

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