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Cedar Hill Police Respond to Major Traffic Accident, Prompt Road Closure on S Clark
A major traffic accident in Cedar Hill caused a significant road closure on Monday, with local police and fire departments responding to the scene. The accident occurred near the intersection of S Clark and Parkerville Rd. The crash led to the shutdown of both directions of S Clark south of Parkerville, impacting commuters and residents alike.
Photos: Ent’ring thy realm of renaissance
Dawning fairy wings and jeweled crowns, thousands of attendees traveled to Waxahachie, Texas, for the annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival. The event will run every Saturday and Sunday through May 27 with tickets ranging from $32-200 for adults and $14-34 for children aged 5-12. The event consists of over 200 artisans,...
Cedar Hill man sentenced to 5 years for uptown Dallas murder
A Cedar Hill man who admitted to murder has been sentenced to 5-years in prison. 41-year-old Marcus Branch pleaded guilty to killing Jerriun Maxie outside the Sidebar lounge in Uptown Dallas two years ago.
Red Oak Police Department Strengthens Victim Support with New Liaison Crystal Butcher
Red Oak, Texas just gained a new defender in the fight to support victims of crime, as the Red Oak Police Department welcomed Crystal Butcher aboard as their Crime Victims Liaison. Crystal, hailing from Corsicana, is not new to the complexities of the justice system, bringing with her over a decade of experience from Child Protective Services. Her educational prowess is marked by a Bachelor's and Master's in Criminal Justice from the prestigious University of North Texas.
Waxahachie Police Host 7th Annual Cops and Kids Picnic to Strengthen Community Bonds
The Waxahachie Police Department is opening its arms to the local youth with its 7th Annual Cops and Kids Picnic, a community-building bonanza promising fun, food, and a fleet of free bicycles. The event, slated to bolster the connection between law enforcement and the community, is fixing to pair the thrill of bounce houses and an airsoft course with the taste of traditional picnic fare—think hot dogs and snow cones. The Waxahachie Police Department announced on its Facebook page that this family-friendly jamboree is open to the public.
Officer Injured After Toyota Strikes Squad Car on I-45, Dallas Driver Detained for DWI Probe
A routine traffic stop on I-45 turned chaotic after midnight when a blue Toyota crashed into a Wilmer Police Department squad car, causing a multi-vehicle incident that shut down the highway for hours. The initial collision propelled the squad car into ongoing traffic where it was further struck by an 18-wheeler, ratcheting up the severity of the crash. Fortunately, the officer involved sustained only minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for precautionary measures, the Dallas County Sheriff's Department confirmed.
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