District 8 Council Member Tennell Atkins came in last in this month’s edition of the Dallas Derby, receiving the worst marks from his constituents for his effectiveness as a municipal...
10-Year-Old Raises Money for Ukraine by Selling Lemonade
A 10-year-old Dallas boy has raised over $1,000 for Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing war. According to CBS 11 News, Mac Connatser set up a lemonade stand to help raise money for Ukrainian...
By Mary Dada | Mar 22, 2022
Ten Victims Shot, Several More Injured Following Spring Break Event
Ten individuals were shot and several others were injured outside an event venue in South Dallas on March 19, according to authorities. Dallas Police stated that officers responded around midnight...
Starbucks Employee Claims to Have Spit in Conservative Student’s Drink
In a social media post, a Starbucks employee claimed to have spit in the drink of a prominent conservative student at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton. UNT student and former president...
Wildfires Ravage Thousands of Acres in Texas
Intense wildfires are blazing through central Texas as drought conditions and high winds increase the flames' capacity for destruction. A number of recent response efforts have kept emergency...
Officers Sue Over Local Department’s Alleged Use of Illegal Quota System
Two Richardson Police officers have filed a lawsuit against the city of Richardson and police authorities, alleging an illegal quota system. The officers state that they have been required to issue...
By Mary Dada | Mar 22, 2022
‘Battered Women’s Foundation’ Center for People in Need Burglarized
A North Richland Hills center for victims of domestic violence and families in need was recently burglarized. According to police and the director of The Battered Women's Foundation, the burglary...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Crossing Busy Street
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Arlington earlier this month. According to Arlington Police, the 32-year-old woman was running across a busy roadway in the 400 block of N. Collins...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Double Homicide Suspect Indicted on Drug Charge
A man from Austin suspected of double homicide was recently indicted for a drug crime. On February 16, a criminal complaint was filed against 38-year-old Fernando Molina on a charge of conspiracy to...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Wind Advisory Issued, Severe Storms Predicted for Monday
According to the National Weather Service, a wind alert has been issued for areas of North Texas ahead of stormy weather on Monday evening. The wind advisory is in place for counties along and east...
Police Arrest Nurse for Allegedly Falsifying Do-Not-Resuscitate Form
A Plano nurse and hospice owner was arrested in connection with an alleged falsified do-not-resuscitate form, Plano Police Department said. 60-year-old Pamela Ekor-Tarh Eyambe owns Peaceful Touch...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Man Who Accidentally Shot Himself Arrested after Gun is Linked to Murder
Dallas Police have arrested a man after the weapon with which he accidentally shot himself was linked to a murder case from 2021. Per an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Dallas Morning News,...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Police Investigating Death of 25-Year-Old Found Shot in Car
The Dallas Police Department is investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman who first responders found shot in a car. According to Dallas Police, officers received a call about a shooting...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
Coyote Attacks Woman’s Dog, Animal Services Lists Safety Precautions
According to Bedford Animal Services, a woman reported that a coyote attacked her small dog near Bedford Road, south of S.H. 183. Bedford Animal Services also reported another incident where a...
By Mary Dada | Mar 21, 2022
North Texas Nonprofit Asks for Help with Senior Home Repairs
A Fort Worth nonprofit is asking for volunteers to help with minor home repairs for senior citizens in Tarrant County. The Northside Inter-Community Agency (NICA), which recently received a $20,000...
Police Arrest Nurse on Discovering Falsified Do-Not-Resuscitate Form
A Plano nurse and hospice owner was arrested in connection with an alleged falsified do-not-resuscitate form, Plano police said.  60-year-old Pamela Ekor-Tarh Eyambe owns Peaceful Touch Hospice...
By Mary Dada | Mar 20, 2022
Sanford Offered to Torture Sex Trafficking Victim, Sentenced to 10 Years
A man who offered to torture a sex trafficking victim for money was sentenced to federal prison on March 17. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, 39-year-old Billie Joe...
By Mary Dada | Mar 20, 2022
Man Arrested After Shooting Two Dentists in Clinic
A man from Texas has been arrested and charged with capital murder on accusations of fatally shooting two dentists at a clinic.  According to CBS 11 News, police say Steven Smith shot two people on...
By Mary Dada | Mar 20, 2022
Bryan Southard Appointed as Fire Chief
A new Fire Chief has been appointed in DeSoto. The DeSoto City Council confirmed the appointment in a statement. According to the city, Bryan Southard is a 21-year veteran of the city's fire...
By Mary Dada | Mar 20, 2022
Reginald Kimbro, Serial Rapist and Murderer, Sentenced to Life in Prison
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney announced on March 18 that Reginald Kimbro had pled guilty to the rape and murder of a Fort Worth woman in 2017. Kimbro also pled guilty to charges in...
13-Year-Old Driving Truck Causes Car Crash, Killing 9 People
A fiery collision between a pickup and a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest's men's and women's golf teams killed nine people, including six student-athletes and their coach...