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DFW cannot “build out” of traffic troubles
Decades of rapid population growth in Dallas-Fort Worth has brought about a problem with no easy solutions – no amount of highway construction can “build” North Texas out of its growing traffic troubles. “We can't build our way out. We don't have the funding to do it....
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.
Dallas Animals Services: Foster families needed for kittens and adult cats
DALLAS - Dallas Animal Services is looking for people to foster cats and kittens with the shelter over capacity. DAS says for the first time in a long time, their cat capacity percentage (155%) is higher than the dog capacity percentage (136%). To help lower those numbers, the shelter is...
Dallas woman uses her past to brighten the future for others
DALLAS – Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues. She says addiction issues are so intertwined with mental health, that sometimes it's impossible to separate the two. But she's using her past to help brighten the future for others. "I suffered from addiction at an early age," said Blacketer, "I had attempted suicide and it did not work. So, God told me if you can't die, you might as well try to live."Blacketer's journey started a long time ago. "I started to party and hang out and drink...like any high schooler," she said. "And then...
'You can't stop progress.' Resident wants to bring change to Arlington's entertainment district
Residents near Arlington’s entertainment district have become accustomed too – if not irritated by – the changes the area has brought to their neighborhood. Development at AT&T Stadium took away some residents’ beloved shops and restaurants. Traffic for events like games and concerts can make leaving or returning home a hassle when barricades go up and temporary no-parking signs go down.
Duncanville ISD to Host 'Celebration of Champions' in Honor of Outstanding Spring Sports Teams
Duncanville ISD is gearing up for a major celebration this Tuesday, and the whole community is on the invite list. The district just announced its "Celebration of Champions," an event that's set to honor the sports teams that have knocked it out of the park this spring; we're talking about the girls' basketball, boys' soccer, girls' track & field, and boys track & field teams, and it's been a season of epic wins.
Local burger shack in Arlington feeding families through community pay-it-forward program
ARLINGTON, Texas — Nearly Famous Burgers and Hot Dogs operates like many other family businesses in Arlington, but with a deliciously generous twist. Every day, you can enjoy the burgers, wings, hot dogs and all the trimmings available on the menu. What sets Nearly Famous apart is that their food is available to anyone, those who can afford to pay and those who can’t.
This high-security juvenile detention center in North Texas just became a foster home for dogs
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Byron Kennard was running low on money — Maybe lower on hope. Rental assistance ran out for the 66-year-old marine and Army reserve veteran. His Dallas apartment complex claimed he was several months behind in rent — he disputes that. He got evicted. And...
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