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King Charles breaks silence after suffering major setback


June 29, 2024

King Charles extended his support to the Armed Forces of the UK after his travel plans were reportedly jeopardised due to his ongoing cancer treatment. On June 29, a new photo of the Monarch was released to mark the Armed Forces Day by the Buckingham Palace. As reported by The Sun, the picture was taken last before his was diagnosed with …

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Two Tarrant County jailers indicted for murder in death of Anthony Johnson Jr.


June 29, 2024

Two employees of Tarrant County Jail have been indicted for murder in connection with the death of inmate Anthony Johnson Jr., according to a statement from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office released Friday morning. Detention officers Rafael Moreno, 37, and Lt. Joel Garcia, 48, were each indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury on Tuesday. Johnson’s death, which …

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Cedar Hill police release dashcam video showing chase, shootout with wanted man


June 29, 2024

Cedar Hill police have released dashcam footage of a pursuit on Wednesday night that culminated in a shootout, leaving a wanted man critically injured. Police Chief Ely Reyes stated that plainclothes officers from the department’s Criminal Investigation Division were seeking a man wanted for two felonies when they spotted him around 8:10 p.m. in the 300 block of North Joe …

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DeSoto ISD sees gains in early test of AI-driven math curriculum


June 29, 2024

Over the past few weeks, Jeff Jacobs has been teaching summer learning sessions at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet School in DeSoto ISD. He and his fellow teachers are focused on helping students catch up in math this year. When the district introduced a new program aimed at assisting, Jacobs initially approached it with skepticism. “There are many programs out there …

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Dallas grandmother and granddaughter bond over Eras Tour


June 29, 2024

Nancy Strong and her granddaughter Jennifer Strong recently returned from London, where they combined business with pleasure. “Our trip to London had been planned for a long time, and we realized we overlapped one night with Taylor Swift,” Jennifer Strong recalled. “We scrambled for those tickets at the last minute,” Nancy added with a smile. Nancy, at 90 years old, …

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After pastor’s resignation, Texas House Chairman previews ideas to prevent sex abuse


June 29, 2024

The founding pastor of Gateway Church, a prominent institution in North Texas, resigned following an accusation of sexual abuse dating back decades. On Lone Star Politics, Texas House Judiciary Committee Chair Jeff Leach, a Republican from Plano, outlined forthcoming legislation aimed at holding individuals accountable in similar cases. Cindy Clemishire, from Oklahoma, alleged that Robert Morris abused her during the …

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He hits the gym to train … to eat hot dogs


June 29, 2024

Over the past two-and-a-half years, James Webb has experienced a transformation beyond his expectations. “After earning a business economics degree and working in various corporate roles like sales and marketing, I decided to make a drastic career change,” Webb shared. “Nowadays, I trade in suits for stretchy pants and baggy t-shirts.” Twice daily, seven days a week, Webb can be …

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Dallas Animal Services offers $150 gift cards for large dog adoptions


June 29, 2024

Dallas Animal Services is facing a severe overcrowding issue and is offering incentives to encourage adoptions and rescues ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Currently, the animal shelter is housing 482 dogs in 300 kennels, with only two kennels remaining vacant. To alleviate the strain, Dallas Animal Services is providing a $150 Amazon gift card for the adoption of …

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NBC 5 Responds helps Fort Worth family pay tribute to loving mother


June 29, 2024

When families are coping with the loss of a loved one, they often face various challenges related to bereavement. Annette Walsh sought assistance from NBC 5 Responds after encountering difficulties with a funeral home regarding her mother’s grave marker, which she had paid for in full. Annette’s mother, Ruby, passed away in June 2021, and Annette completed payment for the …

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Fort Worth city, police leaders discuss alleged police brutality incident behind closed doors


June 29, 2024

Fort Worth officials convened in a closed-door session on Friday to address allegations of police brutality stemming from an incident that left a woman severely injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on Foch St., where Fort Worth Police were investigating a hit-and-run. Carolyn Rodriguez, who was recording live on social media, approached officers and engaged them with …

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