In Richardson’s Duck Creek neighborhood, residents are concerned about two intersections off Yale Road. “Very, very busy street, very busy intersection,” said Paul Brown, a resident of the neighborhood for about eight years. Brown and his neighbors reported frequent speeding and accidents at the intersections of Arapaho Road and Beltline off Yale Road. “It’s very common to have pretty major accidents at that intersection,” Brown said, noting that his own family had been involved in an accident there, not their fault. Concerns over road safety increased this year following Richardson ISD’s “Project RightSize,” which involved closing and consolidating schools due…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death inside an apartment complex in downtown Houston early Saturday morning. The Houston Police Department reported that officers responded to a shooting at the complex in the 1700 block of Caroline Street around 1:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers entered the complex and discovered the woman lying in the hallway near the elevators. She appeared to have been shot multiple times. It is unclear if the woman was a resident of the complex. HPD is currently reviewing surveillance footage from the building’s cameras. At this time,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Frontier Airlines pilot was taken into custody on the tarmac just before a Dallas-bound flight was set to depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to airline officials. The Houston Airports System confirmed that the Houston Police Department executed an arrest warrant on the Frontier Airlines aircraft around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. HPD identified the pilot as Seymour Walker, who was wanted on an assault family violence warrant issued by the Department of Public Safety. The flight was canceled because a replacement crew member was unavailable. Passengers were offered a full refund, credit,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Precinct 6 deputy was hospitalized on Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. during a funeral procession at 9420 West Sam Houston Parkway North. Authorities identified the injured deputy only by his last name, Garza. According to officials, a young driver hit Deputy Garza’s motorcycle while attempting to cut through or join the procession line. Garza sustained injuries to his shoulder and shin and was transported to the hospital. The HCSO is currently investigating the incident.
In Houston, Texas, tens of thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to children at various drives on Saturday. At the Houston Children’s Charity drive, 3,500 backpacks were given away. Since 2005, the organization has provided 46,000 backpacks to low-income children. “It really helps me because we don’t have the money for school supplies right now,” said Margaret Derozan, a mother of five. LeAnn Kaczynski, from Houston Children’s Charity, noted, “It’s one less expense for families. With the rising cost of groceries, people are struggling to afford basic necessities.” At the Mayor’s Back to School Fest at the…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=0xkVsqO2w3yo-qYM&v=5bn7WltWvp8&feature=youtu.be By: Raja Zahid A Khanzada Dallas: Just as literary organizations around the world are busy in their efforts to keep Urdu literature and language alive, to connect new generations with Urdu, and to attract them to the language, Al Noor International in Dalles is always innovating in its efforts. Mushairas are organized, and this time, this Mushaira on the ship was the fifth Mushaira of Dalles’ literary organization Al Noor International. The ship’s capacity was surpassed by the overwhelming number of nature lovers eager to experience the breathtaking views, resulting in many disappointed attendees being turned away., but it…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: The inaugural three-day Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Convention, held under the auspices of the Mayor’s Advisory Board, has concluded. The event marked a historic moment for Houston, with prominent Pakistani-American businessman Javed Anwar receiving the AAPI Legacy Award for his exceptional service to the White House and Presidential Advisory Commission. The convention, hosted by Mayor Houston’s Advisory Board for AAPI, attracted esteemed guests, including Houston Mayor John Wittmeyer, Congressman L. Green, and renowned Pakistani-American business leaders Javed Anwar and Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association. A networking event on the…
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WHEN all one has is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Not content with controlling mainstream media, the Pakistani authorities have lately begun experimenting with various means to gate-keep the internet. The ones already reported on include the implementation of a national firewall, invasive technologies to snoop on citizens’ digital communications, restrictions on VPN services, and coercive policies designed to enforce compliance with state demands on global internet companies. Perhaps enamoured of China’s success in keeping internal disturbances in check through the constant policing of its citizens’ activities online, decision-makers in Pakistan are seeking to replicate the model on their own citizens. However, as with…
Lionel Messi is making progress in his recovery from a right ankle ligament injury but will not participate in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Saturday. Inter Miami coach Tata Martino confirmed at a news conference on Friday that Messi is no longer using the walking boot he initially wore after the injury. However, he is still working with the team’s trainers and has yet to join his teammates in practice. This update marks a positive step in Messi’s recovery since he sustained the injury during the Copa America final on July 14.…
