Dallas city leaders are grappling with the ongoing pension crisis, exploring various options to address the multi-billion dollar shortfall. One proposal under consideration has raised concerns among public transportation officials and sparked strong reactions from county officials. With approximately 220,000 individuals relying on DART transportation daily, any discussion of reducing funding is causing alarm for DART spokesperson Jeamy Molina. Molina …

KARACHI: The debut of red and purple ‘Miyazaki’ mangoes in Karachi, Pakistan has stirred up excitement, with these exotic fruits commanding a staggering price of Rs 300,000 per kilogram. Originating from Japan, these prized mangoes are now being cultivated under the scorching Karachi sun. While Pakistan’s annual mango season typically showcases renowned varieties like Chaunsa, Sindhri, Langra, Dasheri, and Anwar Rathore, the arrival of Miyazaki mangoes …

Dallas: (Report by Rajah Zaheer Akhtar Khanzada, Representative of Jang) A reception was held in honor of Khalid Awan, President of PPP USA, by Aamir Memon, President of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Dallas Chapter. The event was attended by several party leaders from across Texas. On this occasion, General Secretary Shahriyar Irshad announced the appointment of new town presidents, …

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was handed a 10-game suspension by MLB on Wednesday for violating the league’s rules against foreign substances. The suspension, announced by MLB’s senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill, comes after Blanco was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Blanco was ejected by third base umpire Laz Diaz at the start of …

After a hiatus of five years due to COVID-19, the much-anticipated Houston Greek Festival is set to return to west Houston this Thursday, promising three days filled with joyous celebrations until Saturday. Damon Diamantaras, the organizer, reminisced about how the festival, which debuted in 1996, quickly became one of Houston’s most cherished springtime events, offering attendees a delightful glimpse into …

ABC13 has obtained information revealing that Donald McKinney, a former assistant chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD), authorized the use of the controversial SL code back in 2016, shortly before his retirement later that year. This decision has had significant ramifications, resulting in the suspension of approximately a quarter-million cases and affecting thousands of victims. A report compiled by …

In anticipation of the upcoming NFL season, the Houston Texans have made significant moves, including drafting rookies, acquiring veteran talent through signings and trades, and unveiling new uniforms. Now, fans eagerly await the opportunity to see their team in action and witness the debut of the fresh faces on the roster. The NFL schedule release day provided insight into the …

A man and his son are hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in northeast Houston that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, leaving neighbors seeking shelter as bullets flew, according to authorities. Houston Police Department’s post on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicated that the shooting occurred around 3 p.m. at 7200 Gore Drive. Reports suggest that the gunfire narrowly missed a 91-year-old …

Amid mounting allegations, demands for the resignation of Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles are intensifying. The latest uproar revolves around a Spectrum News report accusing Miles of diverting funds to charter schools located out of state. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has pledged to launch an investigation into the matter. Miles, appointed to his position by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, …

A lieutenant with the METRO Police Department faces charges after allegedly attempting to strike a church pastor, identified as her former romantic partner, in court documents. Lt. Tarlesha James has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family member for an incident occurring on the morning of May 13 in the parking lot of the Willowbend …