Salvation Army street volunteers seek out to help vulnerable amid Texas heat
The extreme heat is not stopping volunteers from walking blocks at a time to hand out water to those experiencing homelessness. “It was a blessing. It was like God, you know, it was like a spirit moved the way it just popped up,” Bernard Hodge said. Hodge said he was on his way to search for ice-cold water when he...
Urgent warning for Texas pet owners as deadly heat advisory lingers
The National Weather Service released an updated heat advisory on Friday at 11:56 a.m., in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m. The National Weather Service released an updated heat advisory on Friday at 11:56 a.m., in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m. . The advisory is for Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin,...
Fort Worth man committed a second murder after cutting off GPS monitor: police
Accused by law enforcement authorities of murder, Daemon Ponce was released from jail for a third time as he awaited his case’s disposition. On this occasion, in May 2024, the reinstated bond was $70,000. Ponce was charged in the March 2022 shooting death of John Reyes , 21, at a party in north Fort Worth. On May 31,...
Officials release names of flood victims in Kerr County, including 15 from DFW
Local leaders urge continued prayers and support as Kerr County mourns victims and continues the search for the missing.
Exotic animal ranch lets you meet rescued animals up close
Funky Monkey Ranch is an exotic animal ranch where visitors can meet and interact with rescued animals such as lemurs, spider monkeys, foxes, otters, a sloth, and reptiles, and learn about conservation and endangered species.
Dallas Animal Services asking for temporary fosters to help contain distemper outbreak
Dallas Animal Services is urging residents to temporarily foster dogs to help contain a distemper outbreak at the city shelter. The shelter has limited intake to the most critical cases as it works to separate healthy pets from infected animals.
Texas Residents Now Leads the Nation in Financial Distress
(KNUE-FM) We are reminded every time we go to the grocery store here in Texas, things are costing more now than ever before. You can try to watch your spending, but it’s tough when a few items at the store is now costing what would have been a week's worth of groceries for your family. But you’re not alone, according...
Trackdown arrest: Suspect in Rowlett shooting of teen nabbed by U.S. Marshals
DALLAS - The suspect in a Rowlett incident in which a 15-year-old was shot in the head has been arrested in Dallas. The suspect, a subject in a previous Trackdown segment, was captured by U.S. Marshals on Friday. Rowlett shooting suspect arrested. The latest:. Xavier Sen'cer Stevenson, 17, was identified...
Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Two of Texas’ largest cities ended their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts this week to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars...
Arlington Police Department’s ‘Operation Slowdown’ Leads to 379 Stops and Multiple Arrests
The Arlington Police Department has recently concluded its "Operation Slowdown," an initiative aimed at reinforcing traffic law adherence among drivers. Between July 18 and August 3, officers dedicated 147 hours to traffic enforcement, culminating in a significant number of stops and citations. The results of this...