The EU's embargo on Russian oil imports was intended to counter Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine by denying his government billions of dollars in energy sales. It may be doing so, but it is also...
Four Uvalde Victims Remain Hospitalized, Funerals Continue
Two weeks after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, four of the 17 children and adults injured are still being treated in hospitals across San Antonio. As of June 6, a 10-year-old...
Dallas County DA Exonerates Man After 40 Years
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot overturned the conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting two boys more than four decades ago. Mallory Vernon Nicholson's 40-year struggle with...
By Mary Dada | Jun 7, 2022
Russia Runs Nuclear Military Drills
Russia held military drills with its nuclear forces. The drills occurred in the Ivanovo province northeast of Moscow. They involved roughly 1,000 troops and over 100 vehicles, including Yars...
Dallas County Jail Back in Compliance After Reinspection
The Dallas County jail was determined to be in compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) after passing a surprise re-inspection last week, according to a Dallas County Sheriff's...
By Matt Farrell | Jun 7, 2022
Dallas Introduces First Dog for Detecting Electronic Storage Devices
Remi is an intelligent new addition to the Dallas Police Department: the first-ever electronic-storage-detection dog in North Texas and has been trained to sniff out any electronic storage device,...
Crime Data Shows Dallas Homicides Up 50%
The City of Dallas saw 12 homicides in April 2022, up by four from the same time period last year for an increase of 50%. In April 2022, homicides were reported in half of the City of Dallas' 14...
Musical Lineup Set for Texas State Fair
From September 30 to October 23, one of the most cherished celebrations of pure Texas spirit will take place at the Dallas Fair Park. For more than a century, the State Fair of Texas has been known...
Local Business Zsa Zsa’s Evolves With the Neighborhood
If there's one constant in Dallas, it's "change." Zsa Zsa's, a gift boutique in the Oak Cliff area, has changed and evolved alongside the community it serves. The bubbly store clerk and co-owner,...
By Amy Jones | Jun 7, 2022
Schumer Blocks Luke and Alex School Safety Act
Shortly after the Robb Elementary School massacre in Texas, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) used his position as Senate Majority Leader to block a school safety bill, Fox News reports. The bill, called...
Military Base Cancels Drag-Queen Story Hour
On May 27, a United States Air Force base located in Ramstein, Germany, canceled its plans to hold a "Drag Queen Story Time" event for children at its on-base library. The cancellation followed...
The 16th Van Cliburn Piano Competition is Underway
Thirty pianists will perform in the 16th Van Cliburn Piano Competition in Fort Worth. The event has been held every four years since its inception in 1962. This year, the pianists will compete for...
By Amy Jones | Jun 6, 2022
Man Destroys Millions in DMA Artworks After Becoming ‘Mad at His Girl’
A man broke into the Dallas Museum of Art and may have caused more than $5.1 million in damage before being arrested on June 1. Brian Hernandez, 21, allegedly used a metal chair to smash the glass...
Texas Nurse Helps Save Baby from Plane Crash in Alaska
On a field trip to Alaska in late May, a Grapevine nurse happened to be in the right place at the right time to save an infant's life. Around 6:30 p.m. on May 28, Alaska State Troopers (AST) began...
No Tuition Increase for Texas A&M
To help offset the rising of higher education, Texas A&M will not increase tuition rates for Fall 2022. The Texas A&M University System Chancellor, John Sharp, stated the decision would...
By Amy Jones | Jun 6, 2022
WWII Vet Graduates From Texas High School at 98
They say it's never too late to achieve your dreams. World War II Veteran Weldon Edward McClane is proof of that: he graduated from Sadler-Southmayd High School at the end of last month at the age...
By Darren Reed | Jun 6, 2022
Apple Shifts iPad Production out of China
On Wednesday, the Shanghai government announced plans to eliminate COVID restrictions and reopen the city after a two-month lockdown. However, Apple has opted to shift some of its supply chains away...
Part of Old Rangers Ballpark to Become Office Spaces
A portion of what is now known as Choctaw Park, the former home of the Texas Rangers, is set to be used as shared office space for a company that works with entrepreneurs. Spark Coworking will offer...
By Darren Reed | Jun 6, 2022
Opinion: What We Can Do Now to Better Protect Our Students
In the coming weeks and months, there will be many recommendations to prevent school shootings in the future. However, there is one thing we must do and can begin to do right now without waiting...
By Dan Patrick | Jun 6, 2022
January 6 Committee Set for Public Hearings
The U.S. House Select Committee investigating last year's January 6 protest at the U.S. Capitol is preparing for its national debut of hearings, which will include videotaped interviews with Ivanka...
Philly Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Eleven Injured
Officers patrolling South Street in downtown Philadelphia heard numerous gunshots. They saw multiple suspects fire into a large crowd just before midnight on June 4, killing three people and...