A former North Texas principal is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally sold weight‑loss drugs to educators and school staff.Gerardo Moreno Mendez Former Crowley ISD Principal Gerardo Moreno Mendez was arrested in June earlier this year after investigators said he sold the p...
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From a medically induced coma to a heartwarming welcome home, a freak accident at a spring track meet is teaching Ponder coach Blake Crutsinger a little something about miracles."I mean, with the brain injury, you just never know," said Leslie, his wife. "He's done everything so much faster than ...
Dallas police are implementing a new safety strategy this Fourth of July weekend to increase security, curb illegal celebratory gunfire, and prevent severe traffic gridlock.
Olympian David Hearn has been indicted by a D.C. grand jury on a felony charge related to alleged vandalism at the Washington, D.C., Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday. Hearn, 67, is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on Ju...
The entire town of Trophy Club is turning red, white, and blue. Volunteers showed up first thing Thursday morning and have placed thousands of American flags along town streets for this week’s Independence Day celebration.
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but President Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
A red card issued during the U.S.’s round‑of‑32 win was controversial, causing a key player to miss the next match and sparking debate among fans over whether it should have been given at all.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be celebrating their nuptials with about 1,000 guests this holiday weekend in New York City after days of speculation about the most anticipated celebrity wedding of the year.A rehearsal dinner was underway Thursday evening, law enforcement sources said. The cou...
A Ponder coach injured in a freak accident at a track meet received a heart-warming welcome home from a community determined to support his recovery – one hug, one prayer at a time.
The Mansfield Rocks July 4 celebration in North Texas will feature a massive fireworks and a Sky Elements pyro drone show launched from the Mansfield Skinner Sports Complex to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved.
A former North Texas principal is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally sold weight‑loss drugs to educators and school staff.Gerardo Moreno Mendez Former Crowley ISD Principal Gerardo Moreno Mendez was arrested in June earlier this year after investigators said he sold the p...
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.
Former Crowley ISD principal Gerardo Moreno Mendez was arrested in June earlier this year after investigators said he sold the popular weight-loss drug Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication. Federal law prohibits the drug from being distributed without a valid prescription.
Heat stroke in dogs can quickly turn deadly because animals can't easily regulate their body temperature. To help prevent this, consider taking your pet out during the cooler hours of the day, and do a hand test on the pavement to make sure it's not too hot on their paws.
Co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Dave Woodruff, discusses the creation of the foundation that was named after his brother, Bob Woodruff. The foundation helps our nation's service members and veterans get the help they need after service.
There are at least three mandatory furlough days set for city employees: July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28. as the city of Dallas works to close a $30 million budget shortfall.
The wait is almost over for thrill seekers waiting to ride the new record-breaking Tormenta at Six Flags Over Texas. The coaster is set to open Thursday, July 9 after being delayed due to longer than expected testing.
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States.
Temperatures will remain in the 90s through Fourth of July weekend but will feel like the triple digits.
Klyde Warren Park President and CEO Kit Sawers discusses what to expect as the city of Dallas celebrates our nation's 250th birthday.
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux has made it clear since taking over the department that he doesn't tolerate brazen public displays of lawlessness, even if no harm is intended. At a press conference, a video showed New Year's Eve revelers firing assault rifles on a Downtown Dallas freeway. "We'...
A Fort Worth man who failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements is the state's Featured Fugitive for July.Alejandro Villegas, 32, of Fort Worth Texas Department of Public Safety The reward for Alejandro Villegas, 32, of For...
A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes.
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five ...
The WNBA announced the starters for the 2026 All Star Game on Thursday, with two Dallas Wings players among the 10 selected.Guard Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season after being selected as a rookie in 2025. She is in the top 10 for both points and assists per game this ...
Turning a basketball arena into a wedding venue fit for a superstar might sound intimidating. But for celebrity event planners and designers, it's just another day. Rumors have been swirling about Taylor Swift's impending nuptials to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Law enforcement sour...
Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.
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A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
Thursday is off to another warm and muggy start, featuring sunshine and some clouds. Temperatures are in the 70s and 80s.The only change to the forecast will be the return of some rain chances, mainly east of I-35. These storms are "diurnally driven," which means they occur at peak daytime heatin...
Who would you honor — a parent, a neighbor or someone else who served in the military?What if honoring that person could also help another military family in need?That's the idea behind 250 Years, 250 Tributes, a campaign from the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Supporters can make a $250 tribute ...
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
World Cup fans who thought they had bought pricey match tickets at the ongoing soccer tournament are suing StubHub, alleging that the ticket broker failed to deliver them. Plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday said they "did not get what they pa...
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
This summer tick season is expected to be worse than usual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 across most of the country."It's definitely concerning to see new ticks in new areas and then diseases that follo...
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas.
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