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Fort Worth child makes miraculous recovery thanks to local police after near drowning incident


May 24, 2024

A Fort Worth family is expressing profound gratitude after their toddler, Rowdy, narrowly escaped a tragic drowning incident earlier this month. They credit a collaborative effort between family members and first responders for saving his life. On May 1, the Fort Worth Police Department’s west division responded to a distress call regarding Rowdy, a two-year-old boy who was found unconscious …

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2024 Hurricane Season expected to be ‘above normal,’ forecast reminiscent of record 2020 season


May 24, 2024

The 2024 hurricane season is set to commence on June 1, and early forecasts are indicating a potentially active season ahead. Meteorologists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are predicting an above-normal level of hurricane activity for this season, forecasting between 17 to 25 named storms. Within this range, they anticipate that eight to 13 of these storms may intensify into …

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Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz to miss Game 1 of Western Conference opener


May 24, 2024

Dallas Stars’ top center Roope Hintz will continue to be sidelined for the opener of the Western Conference Final against Edmonton on Thursday night, while forward Adam Henrique remains unavailable for the Oilers. Both players are anticipated to make appearances at some stage during the series. Hintz was absent from the lineup for the last two games of the Stars’ …

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Man, woman charged with capital murder in 2023 Frisco Walmart shooting


May 24, 2024

Two individuals have been apprehended and charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting outside a Frisco Walmart last year that resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another. NBC 5 previously reported that Army veteran Zachary Lowe was leaving his job at the Walmart on Preston Road and Hickory Street on Nov. 15, 2023, …

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North Texas man killed, wife injured, while trying to fix flat tire


May 24, 2024

A routine morning turned tragic for a North Texas family when what began as a flat tire ended in a fatal crash, leaving them shattered. Silvano Ornelas, Jr., was en route to work early Wednesday morning when he encountered a flat tire near Highway 360 and Trinity Boulevard in Fort Worth, according to his family. After pulling over and activating …

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Paxton, Ukraine-Russia war key divides in North Texas Dist. 12 congressional race


May 24, 2024

The sole Congressional runoff in North Texas pertains to filling the seat vacated by longtime congresswoman Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth. Granger, renowned for her tenure as appropriations chair in the U.S. House of Representatives, is retiring, leaving significant shoes to fill. The Twelfth Congressional District encompasses a vast area, spanning most of Parker County and the western half of Tarrant …

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Get your groove on for a good cause at ‘The BIG Dance’


May 24, 2024

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and secure your ticket to The BIG Dance, a gala fundraiser supporting the Dallas Black Dance Academy. “The community’s exposure to what’s achievable is crucial,” emphasized Tiffaney D. Hunter, Co-Chair of The BIG Dance. “The event holds significant importance as its proceeds enable us to offer a 40% reduction in tuition fees …

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EF2 tornado rips through Temple, homes destroyed and dozens injured


May 24, 2024

In Central Texas, cleanup efforts persisted on Thursday following the devastating storms. The city of Temple, located off of I-35, bore the brunt of the destruction, with thousands still without power nearly 24 hours after a tornado struck the downtown area. “It’s unprecedented for Temple. We don’t see events like this often,” remarked John Brascheras. Although Brascheras resides in Moody, …

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Texas GOP convention debates closing party primary


May 24, 2024

This weekend in San Antonio, significant decisions are anticipated, some of which may have implications for next year’s elections, necessitating individuals to register their political party affiliation with the state. At the Republican state convention, thousands of delegates will consider recommending the “closing” of the Republican primary election, allowing only registered Republican party members to participate in selecting nominees for …

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Survivor shot near Frisco Walmart shares story as police announce two arrests


May 24, 2024

Six months after a fatal shooting outside a Walmart in Frisco, authorities report that those responsible are now in custody. Jhirrell Harris and Stephanie Gayden face charges of capital murder. Additionally, Harris is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in connection to the shooting of another man, Zachary Lowe, who survived. Lowe, speaking for the first time since the …

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