With an average of two murders per month occurring in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) prison system so far this year, TDCJ has implemented a system-wide lockdown of its facilities. TDCJ describes the murder uptick as “a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides.” The agency continues, “It is believed that the majority of the incidents are tied back to illegal drugs.”

American Airlines Flight 2668 (AA2668) was scheduled for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) on Sunday afternoon but had to return to DFW due to a mechanical issue.

Toward the end of what had become known as the “Cold War,” former California Governor and movie star Ronald Reagan was elected as U.S. President in 1980. Having started on March 12, 1947, as the allied forces of World War II became adversaries pitting the West against the East.

About halfway between Waco and the Bryan-College Station area lies a city that played an instrumental part in spreading the country westward and in developing the newly-founded Republic of Texas. A bustling city with a city of over 3,000 people as the nation entered the 20th Century, Calvert now is claimed as home by less than 1,000 people.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) is responsible for ensuring traffic and transportation safety throughout the state. As Texans transit almost 557 million miles daily, some of that on the 2,862 public transit vehicles operated by TXDOT, the agency also oversees or maintains over 6,500 traffic signals, 264 general aviation airports, and the over 78 million tons of cargo that go through the state’s seaports.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, among other rights, guarantees the right to a Free Press. The purpose of including this guarantee was to allow citizens to maintain control of the government by allowing the publication of government activities for all to see. To explore this further, many are taking to an activity dubbed “First Amendment Audits.”

This is the final installment in our series of articles discussing the Texas Public Information Act. To see our first four articles in this series, you can find them on our NewsBreak profile page.

This is the fifth installment in our series of articles discussing the Texas Public Information Act. To see our first four articles in this series, you can find them on our NewsBreak profile page.

This is the fourth of a series of articles discussing the Texas Public Information Act. To see our first three articles in this series, you can find them on our NewsBreak profile page.

July brings joy for many as Summer is in full swing and vacations are in process. July 4th is the first holiday of the season that has officially started and creates awe and amazement for many while creating trepidation for others.

This is the third of a series of articles discussing the Texas Public Information Act. To see our first two articles in this series, you can find them on our NewsBreak profile page.

This is the second in our series of articles regarding the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Our first article of this series discussed the spirit and purpose of the PIA and can be found here.

As we come up on our celebration of Independence Day, a number of reflections occur on why this nation was founded. When our forefathers began their effort in 1774 to discuss growing British aggression against the colonists, they determined that a government, as Abraham Lincoln would later describe it in his Gettysburg Address, “of the People, by the People, and for the People” was needed.

On April 1, Our Big Escape provided their determination of the Top 5 Barbecue Restaurants in Fort Worth. Their list included solely restaurants in Fort Worth, and likely for good reason. On the outskirts of the city limits lie a number of lesser-known restaurants that provide the feel of a BBQ joint similar to those of our upbringing.

At least as early as the second century BCE, China has sought to control trade throughout the known world. By being the primary source of silk textiles, China set itself as a powerhouse in world economics. The silk textiles that were available almost exclusively from China became sought by others throughout the world, bringing others to trade with China.

With almost a million citizens residing in Fort Worth, holiday celebrations such as the Fourth of July Weekend are big events. Through the city’s history, official fireworks shows are held generally each year along the Trinity River flowing just north of Downtown. When held on weekends, as was the case in 2022, the celebration is even bigger with sponsors of the official show partnering with the nearby military base – formerly Carswell Air Force Base, now Naval Air Station Fort Worth/Carswell Joint Reserve Base – to have a military display or exhibition as an added bonus for the citizens. In 2022, this was illustrated by a flyover of F-16s from the 301st Fighter Squadron.

Located some 600 miles southwest of Brownsville, Texas, lies the capital city of Jalisco in Mexico, Guadalajara. Home to magnificent churches and other artwork and attractions, Guadalajara hosted almost four million visitors in 2018.

Since 1860, dog food has been commercially available for those who wished to have others take the time necessary to cook food for their canine companions. Beginning as a mix of wheat meals, vegetables, beetroot, and beef blood, the recipe started a trend that would see various companies develop recipes known as biscuits or kibble for dogs. In the first quarter of the 20th Century, canned dog food made its entry into this market.

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker gave her 2022 State of the City address at a Chamber of Commerce event held in Dickie's Arena. Through this address, she provided general ideas surrounding her administration's accomplishments since taking office in 2021, and a general vision for the future of For Worth. Below is an unofficial transcript of the mayor's address:

First developed in 1959 and distributed in 1960, fentanyl has become widely used as an anesthetic. Initially administered intravenously, the pain killer has expanded into a variety of forms including oral lozenges, multiple types of tablets, oral and nasal sprays, transdermal patches, and injectables. Due to its potency, which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rates as 50 times that of heroin and 100 times that of morphine, AddictionCenter lists fentanyl as the second most-dangerous drug available in the United States, and only so based on the availability of alcohol.