The Republic of Türkiye, often referred to as Turkey, has embarked on an international rebranding campaign to disassociate itself from the word "turkey," the colloquial term for the large bird...
Russia Announces Use of New Laser Weapons
The Russian Federation has started using a new class of laser weapons in its military action against Ukraine primarily to destroy some of the drones that the Ukrainian government received as part of an aid package from the U.S.
19-Year-Old Fatally Shot, Suspects in Custody
A 19-year-old man who police said may have been involved in a “high-risk activity” was fatally shot at an Arlington apartment on May 17. Arlington police said officers responded to reports of a...
By Mary Dada | May 22, 2022
City Addresses Reckless Driving in Oak Cliff Following Crash
Sarah Mazariegos of Oak Cliff was awakened at 3 a.m. on Tuesday by the sound of what she thought was a gunshot in her house, the WFAA reported. Mazariegos recalled only hearing "loud screams." Her...
2022 State Fair of Texas Theme Revealed
Believe it or not, the 2022 State Fair of Texas is just a little over four months away, and this year's theme is dedicated to all the fantastic food the State Fair of Texas has been responsible for...
By Amy Jones | May 22, 2022
911 Dispatcher Placed on Leave Following Buffalo Shooting
After allegedly hanging up on a Tops supermarket employee during a May 14 shooting rampage in Buffalo, New York, a 911 dispatcher has been placed on leave. Fox News reports a disciplinary hearing...
Campus Vandalism Leads to Early School Closure
An act of vandalism at Memorial High School in Frisco on May 19 caused classes to be canceled for the last two days of the school year. In a letter from the district to students, staff, and parents...
By Mary Dada | May 22, 2022
CBP Increases Use of Unlawful Migrant Release Program
Since 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has used Parole + ATD (alternatives to detention) to allow some unlawful migrants to be released from custody. This program has been used...
First Confirmed Monkeypox Case in the U.S.
A Massachusetts man is the first U.S. resident to be diagnosed with monkeypox this year, following clusters of confirmed cases in Canada and Europe. According to the Massachusetts Department of...
China Developing Hypersonic Missile with High Accuracy
China's government is working on a new hypersonic missile that will be accurate enough to target a moving vehicle while flying five times faster than the speed of sound, The Epoch Times reported. A...
Mayor Johnson Creates Committee for Professional Sports
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced that he will chair a council committee to find innovative ways to attract more professional sports teams and events to the city.
Former FBI Director Targeted, Warns Others
FBI reports more than 92,000 victims over the age of 60 reported $1.7 billion in losses because of elder fraud schemes in 2021 representing a 74% increase in losses compared to 2020.
Teachers and Staff to Receive Pay Raises
Many DFW independent school districts are announcing their employees will receive wage raises for the 2022-23 school year.
By Amy Jones | May 21, 2022
Texas Health and Human Services Employee Charged with Insurance Fraud
A Travis County arrest warrant was issued for a Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) director on May 13 for alleged insurance fraud. Jerrod Wytez Holton is accused of knowingly misleading...
Local Plane Crash Leaves Man Dead
A man is dead after a plane crashed in an open pasture in a Fort Worth suburb. At 5:50 p.m. on May 17, emergency crews were called to a crash site at the 4800 block of South Nolan River Road in a...
U.S. Looks to Block Russian Debt Payments
According to a government official, the United States is considering allowing a critical waiver to expire next week to prevent the Russian Federation from repaying U.S. bondholders and causing the...
Kertrina Dauway Promotes Self-Love and Forgiveness
Kertrina Dauway is on a mission to help others leave behind self-doubt and other limiting beliefs, just as she has learned to do in her own life. Though Dauway grew up with many advantages in life,...
By Amy Jones | May 21, 2022
Fair Park Fourth Festivities Return
One of Dallas' biggest Fourth of July celebrations will return this year after a two-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair Park Fourth, held in Fair Park near East Dallas, will run...
Senate Approves $40 Billion Ukrainian Aid Package
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion aid package to send military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Thursday. The final vote was 86-11, showing bipartisan support for the bill. The...
Educational Tech Start Up Launches ‘Education Metaverse’
On Tuesday, EdTech startup STEMuli announced they will provide $3.25 million of seed money to expand the reach of the company’s "Educational Metaverse." According to a STEMuli press release, this...
ERCOT Promises Power During Texas Heatwaves
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the organization that operates Texas's electrical grid, claims the Lone Star State should make it through summer without any catastrophic failures....