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Dallas Braces for Sizzling Temperatures, Possible Midweek Thunderstorms, Says National Weather Service
Dallas residents can expect a sizzling start to the week with temperatures climbing into the low 90s, according to the latest weather forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day today with a high near 91, accompanied by a brisk south wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph, which may produce gusts as high as 25 mph. As the sun dips, the sky will turn partly cloudy tonight, while temperatures are expected to hover around 74 degrees with gusts maintaining their strength.
North Texas school district considers legal action against embattled principal
The former high school principal at the center of a controversy in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will attend a school board meeting on Monday. The district is considering suing Dr. James Whitfield for legal fees, who sued them in 2023 for breaking a confidentiality agreement. Whitfield lost, and now the district could ask Whitfield to pay their legal bills.
Dallas sex-based business curfew survives another court challenge
A federal judge has denied a group of Dallas strip clubs’ request to stop the city from requiring sexually oriented businesses to close between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily. Attorneys for XTC Cabaret, Silver City Cabaret and Tiger Cabaret argued in a suit filed earlier this year the ordinance and the way Dallas police enforce it are unconstitutional. XTC in particular was willing to comply with the ordinance by not operating as a sexually oriented business after 2 a.m. — which police didn't accept.
Lone Star Electrification: City of Dallas Selects Ford Pro to Advance EV Charging Infrastructure
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2024-- The City of Dallas—America’s fourth-largest metro area—selected Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro™, to help move the City’s climate goals forward, aiming to improve air quality through electrifying the City’s vehicle fleet by 2040. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240521979578/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
Judge Finds Probable Cause in Shooting Case, Orders Defendant Detained
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a shooting, before ordering he be detained pending future proceedings. Keith Walker, 30, is being charged with assault with a dangerous...
‘They restored my faith in humanity' Homeless woman praises Plano officers who went above and beyond
A Plano woman is praising local police officers for going above and beyond to help her get back on her feet. Kimberly Briggs spent part of Monday sitting next to her 2001 Cadillac in the parking lot of an East Plano gym. She jokingly calls the spot underneath a tree...
Plano Man Arrested, Accused of Fatally Wounding Mother in Domestic Violence Case
In a shocking case of domestic violence, the Plano Police Department has apprehended 33-year-old Robert Lee Timmons, a white male, in connection with the murder of his mother, Rene Timmons, age 54. According to the Plano Texas Police Department, the accused was arrested on May 16, and is facing charges for the crime committed against his mother.
Dallas shooting leaves one dead, child injured
DALLAS, Texas — A shooting incident on the evening of May 19, 2024, has left one man dead and a 12-year-old boy injured, according to Dallas Police. At approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to a call from the 400 block of Alcorn Avenue, where they found 33-year-old Jose Garnados-Cerritos, of Dallas, Texas, shot dead in a pickup truck. A 12-year-old boy, also in the vehicle, had been shot and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver and another juvenile passenger in the vehicle were unharmed.
Dallas church thief sentenced to 35 years in prison in deed fraud scheme
DALLAS — A Dallas pastor received a 35-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of stealing three churches in a deed fraud scheme. Whitney Foster, the pastor of the True Foundation Non-Denominational Church, was convicted of felony theft in connection with three churches: First Christian Church of Lancaster, Canada Drive Christian Church, and Church at Nineveh in Dallas.
Two top Dallas officials follow Broadnax to Austin
Austin's new permanent city manager is wasting no time hiring his second in command. And Austin's new deputy city manager will be a familiar face... to T.C. Broadnax. He's bringing down his deputy city manager from Dallas. His name is Jon Fortune and before becoming deputy city manager he was...
Testimony begins Tuesday in murder trial for man accused of killing Kayla Kelley
Testimony begins on Tuesday in the murder trial for Ocastor Ferguson, the man accused of kidnapping and killing his girlfriend Kayla Kelley last year. Kelley was 33 years old when she was reported missing in January 2023. The McKinney resident's body was found days later, buried in a shallow grave in Grand Prairie.
Frisco sees spike in bobcat, coyote sightings as summer season approaches
Residents in the Frisco area have recently reported an uptick in wild animal sightings in their neighborhoods, prompting concerns about safety and wildlife management. A striking image of a large bobcat spotted in a neighborhood during daylight hours was shared with NBC 5, while a video captured a coyote running down a neighborhood street, further highlighting the issue.
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