Perched high above the bustling streets of downtown Dallas, Taylor Shead’s home office seems like the perfect setting for someone leading a tech startup that just clinched an international award. “It feels like the entrepreneur’s Olympics,” Shead said, beaming with pride. As the Founder and CEO of Stemuli, an interactive educational video game platform, Shead noticed a gap in the …

On Monday morning in Dallas, a man, woman, and infant were rescued from an apartment fire at the Regal Crossing Apartments on 7575 Chaucer Place. Dallas Fire-Rescue received a 911 call reporting the fire at 7:47 a.m. Initial responders found smoke emanating from the second floor of a two-story apartment building. While extinguishing the fire, crews received reports of residents …

Dallas police report a decline in gun violence within the city: according to the latest crime data from the department, homicides have decreased by over 26% compared to the previous year, while assaults have dropped by more than 19%. However, this positive trend comes amidst a violent weekend in Dallas, where 10 individuals were shot. Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets are being praised for their role in rescuing people stranded in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a university spokesperson. The academy’s ship departed from Galveston on Sunday, June 2, for an annual training semester for students enrolled in degree programs combined with U.S. Coast Guard license training. While en route …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident involving a 44-year-old man who was shot in the upper torso by a deputy in northwest Harris County on Sunday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The incident occurred when officers responded to a welfare check call in the 9600 block of Halkirk just before 7 p.m. Deputies …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Federal law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm about switches, describing them as “a plague to our community.” So, what exactly is a switch? It’s an inch-long device that converts a semi-automatic gun into a fully automatic weapon. attended a demonstration this morning, where a representative from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) …

SAN FRANCISCO, California (KTRK) — There’s no sugarcoating it: the Houston Astros desperately need wins amid a slew of injuries. Currently standing at 30-36, the team has won six of its last ten games after a three-game losing streak. However, the defending AL West Division champions have been playing catch-up to the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers during this …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A coalition of community groups is calling on Houston Mayor John Whitmire to apologize for comments he made last month regarding the immigrant community in the Gulfton neighborhood. Twenty-eight community activists, including those representing undocumented immigrants, signed a letter criticizing Whitmire’s remarks about rapid transit in Gulfton. They stated that his comments “reveal a shocking level …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some Houston-area residents are still awaiting assistance after recent wild weather, despite being approved, as the state agency responsible has requested federal help. Recent flooding, tornadoes, and wind events have significantly impacted many in southeast Texas. To assist, FEMA offered help. However, numerous residents reported delays, prompting to contact FEMA. FEMA stated that the Texas Health …

Two months after the first human case of bird flu was confirmed in the Texas panhandle, the City of Austin reported detecting traces of the virus in its wastewater systems. However, city officials assured the public that there are no human cases, and the risk remains low. Last Friday, inquired with Harris County Public Health in the Houston area about …