During a hearing on Wednesday before a panel of federal judges, an attorney defending Texas’ initiative to arrest migrants entering the U.S. unlawfully acknowledged that the law might have gone too far, leaving it to the court to determine its legality. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which previously halted Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s stringent immigration policy, heard arguments …

Wednesday brought forth impactful testimony in the trial of former anesthesiologist Raynoldo Ortiz, accused of tampering with IV bags resulting in medical emergencies, including one fatality. On the third day of court proceedings, jurors heard extensive testimony, including that of John Kaspar, widower of Dr. Melanie Kaspar, a fellow anesthesiologist who tragically passed away in 2022 after using an IV …

On April Fool’s Day, officers from the Irving Police Department found themselves dealing with an unusual situation that initially seemed like a prank: a goat and a peacock causing havoc in different parts of the city. Officer Turner, on patrol that morning, received dispatches regarding a goat running loose along Highway 183 and a peacock wandering through a neighborhood. The …

The tragic death of a young man outside a hookah lounge in Lewisville at the end of March has left loved ones in mourning. Jason and Delina Anderson are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their 19-year-old son, Jayden Anderson. Describing Jayden as a sweet, loving, and big-hearted individual, his parents are devastated by the senseless violence …

Dallas City Council members pressed city officials on Wednesday for answers regarding measures to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Concerns were raised after an NBC 5 investigation highlighted the city’s perceived lack of progress on its Vision Zero road safety initiative. The council had committed in 2022 to eliminating traffic deaths and halving the number of serious injuries by 2030. …

A Cedar Hill resident, identified as a suspected member of the “Proud Boys,” was apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Steve Saxiones, aged 46, faces multiple felony charges, including obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and assault on a federal officer. Additionally, he is charged with …

Patrick Martinez’s solo exhibition at Dallas Contemporary premiered the night before the Dallas Art Fair kicked off, providing staff and fellow artists with an early walkthrough the following Wednesday. Martinez, a visual artist, aims to convey notions of beauty while acknowledging the complexities of contemporary life. Utilizing mediums such as neon, cinder blocks, plaster, wood, and vinyl, his work delves …

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex continues to experience explosive growth, with Mansfield anticipating a doubling of its population by 2040. In response, the city is embarking on a new vision to prepare for this growth, including the development of new districts targeting specific industries and a revitalization of the downtown area. Currently, downtown Mansfield experiences heavy traffic, with concerns raised by …

Baby Jameela may have found her new mother! A heartwarming video shared by the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo captures the moment when a surrogate mother gorilla named Freddy, also known as Fredrika, swiftly scoops up Jameela from her nest in the gorilla exhibit. Laura Klutts, associate animal curator at the Cleveland zoo, expressed relief, saying, “Freddy immediately went in and picked …