Hospital registers increase in heat-related illness & snake bites
The Collin County hospital is experiencing a surge of patients experiencing heat-related illnesses, according to Dr. Johan Valle. “It could be as simple as a heat rash, as simple as nausea and muscle cramping to as severe as confusion, passing out,” said Valle. First responders arrived with an elderly...
Denton unveils free Narcan vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
DENTON, Texas - A vending machine in Denton aims to prevent overdose deaths. It's filled with the life-saving drug naloxone, a medication designed to reverse opioid overdoses. The most valuable vending machines around can save a life. Naloxone Texas is an initiative of the group, ‘Be Well Texas’ at UT Health Science...
Judge issues gag order for Frisco ISD track meet stabbing, Karmelo Anthony case
This gag order issued by Judge John Roach applies to anyone associated with the defense or the prosecution on the case.
Tragedy Strikes Mesquite: One Teen Dead, Another Critical in Overnight Shooting on Rusk Drive
A shooting under investigation by the Mesquite Police Department has left a community in shock as details emerge about the incident that took place overnight. According to a social media post by the Mesquite Police Department, two juvenile males were found with gunshot wounds at a residence on the 1500 block of Rusk...
Salvation Army Opens Cooling Stations as Triple-Digit Heat Hits North Texas
With heat indexes reaching triple digits for the first time this summer, The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 10 cooling and hydration stations across the region. Locations are open in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis and Tarrant counties. As the largest social services provider in North Texas, The Salvation...
North Texans face rising heat dangers as outdoor workers push for relief
As the heat bears down on North Texas, people are looking for ways to stay cool and safe. For those who work outdoors, though, heat exposure is part of their daily lives and poses major risks. North Texas summers come with an increased threat of heat-related illness. Dr. Johan Valle,...
North Texas massage parlor owners banned from industry after violations
At least two North Texas massage parlor owners, including one in Fort Worth, have been banned for life from working in that industry in Texas due to licensing violations, officials said. In addition to the lifetime ban, the owner of a massage parlor in Burleson was required to pay a fine , the Texas Department of...
Things to do this August
AUGUST 1-10 WEEKENDS, SHOWTIMES VARY, WILLOW BEND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 6121 W. PARK BLVD. The NTPA Repertory Theater will perform with ntpa summer stock actors from top collegiate theatrical programs. AUGUST 9. SATURDAY, 8 P.M., LEGACY HALL, 7800 WINDROSE AVE. Prepare for an epic journey back to the golden...
New In Downtown McKinney: “Ever Blooming” Sculpture Adds More Culture And Creativity
At the intersection of East Louisiana and Church Streets, something new is taking root, literally and symbolically. Rising more than 25 feet into the air, a striking new floral sculpture titled “Ever Blooming” now stands in the heart of the Downtown McKinney Cultural District, welcoming residents and visitors alike...
West Nile Virus Risk Persists in Carrollton as More Mosquito Samples Test Positive
Residents in parts of Carrollton are facing a continued risk from West Nile Virus (WNV), as recent tests by Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) identified two more mosquito samples carrying the disease. Previous reports confirmed on July 14 by the City of Carrollton revealed positive test results from...
