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Shelter Dog Impresses as Drug-Sniffing K-9 in Texas
A German Shepherd Dog mix adopted from a shelter has gotten a second chance at life as a drug-sniffing K-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The Fort Worth Police Department adopted their pup from the Fort Worth Animal Control’s Chuck & Brenda Silcox Animal Care & Adoption Center, per Fox News. Shelter dog takes on fentanyl […] The post Shelter Dog Impresses as Drug-Sniffing K-9 in Texas appeared first on DogTime.
Explosion near federal gov’t building
An explosion was reported near the A. Maceo Smith Federal Building in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a quick response from the Dallas Fire-Rescue. According to WFAA, Dallas Fire-Rescue units were dispatched at roughly 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday to the A. Maceo Smith Federal Building located at 525 S. Griffin St. after the department was notified of an explosion near the Federal Building.
Jury sides with whistleblower who sued city of Fort Worth
DALLAS — A Dallas jury awarded more than $1 million in lost wages and benefits to a former Fort Worth employee on Thursday who argued the city retaliated against him for blowing the whistle on alleged corruption. The employee, Ronald Burke, is also asking to be reinstated to his...
Police arrest teens with stolen vehicle in Highland Village
The Highland Village Police Department prevented a shoplifting incident at The Shops at Highland Village last week when they apprehended teenagers in a stolen vehicle. About 2:30 p.m. on April 9, police responded to a reported stolen vehicle at The Shops. They found a red Hyundai Sonata with a broken-out rear window that had been reported stolen out of Dallas the day before, according to a HVPD spokesperson.
‘I had my daughter in the back,' driver attacked in street takeover speaks out
A mother who tried to get out of traffic stalled by a group doing street stunts in south Fort Worth talked to NBC 5 about her frightening night behind the wheel. Carissa, who did not share her last name out of fear of retaliation, said she was driving the grey SUV that drove through an illegal meetup on Sunday, April 7 at the intersection of West Berry and Hemphill Street.
Should Dallas make a 'historic' $82 million housing investment? Voters will decide
Early voting for the May 4 election starts Monday and Dallas residents will have the chance to weigh in on a $1.25 billion bond package. It includes what would be a record investment in affordable housing in the city if voters approve it. Three of the 10 bond propositions include...
Residents accuse Dallas senior living facility employee of stealing tens of thousands of dollars
DALLAS — Residents at a senior living facility in northeast Dallas said a now-former employee stole tens of thousands of dollars by telling them to direct their monthly rent checks to a company registered to her own home address. A volunteer at the facility whose mother is a resident...
Sentencing continues Friday in murder trial after courtroom outburst
On Thursday, a jury convicted Paige Lawyer of capital murder. But as the jury was beginning to hear evidence in the sentencing phase, a prolonged outburst from Lawyer forced the judge to remove the jury and have Lawyer taken to a holding room.
Wilmer-Hutchins High School students try to change the narrative after school shooting
DALLAS — On Thursday, about fifteen student leaders from Wilmer-Hutchins High School became mouthpieces for the school. School safety and gun violence were part of the conversation, but the students spoke more about their image."Like this is a safe place," Jayquan Boswell said. I spend the majority of my time here. He got a scholarship. I got a scholarship."Boswell, a track athlete and ROTC member was one of five seniors who spoke at the first student media event held inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School since the school shooting.Friday, April 12th, a teenager was shot in the leg by another student who...
Bedford Celebrates National Animal Control Officer Week with Adoptable Pets Showcase
This week marks National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, where the unsung guardians of our pet population step into the limelight, these diligent men and women who dedicate their lives to ensuring safety and order within the animal kingdom of our urban jungles. In a city that never sleeps, these officers are ever-vigilant, a shield against the chaos of stray dogs and feral cats that might otherwise roam rampant through our concrete and steel landscape.
10 Acres Near DFW Airport Sells to Firm
Windhaven Investments Inc. has acquired a 9.98-acre infill parcel at 3300 Farm-to-Market 157 in Euless, near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Windhaven plans to hold the land for investment, potentially repositioning it for future sale or attracting developers, according to a press release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Younger...
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