Residents in the Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek neighborhoods were alarmed on Monday afternoon when a fire was set in an alley, dangerously close to a natural gas line. Firefighters were dispatched to the alley near the 3700 block of Gilbert Avenue and Reagan Street around 6 p.m. A spokesperson from the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department informed NBC 5 that their arson division is handling the investigation but could not disclose further details. The blaze caused significant damage, destroying a wooden fence, public utility equipment, and power meters in nearby townhome communities. Stephen Owens, who lives nearby, captured footage from his…
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Arlington police are seeking information on two drivers involved in a road rage incident Wednesday morning that led to a five-car pileup and resulted in two people being hospitalized. Police responded to the crash on eastbound Interstate 20 between Cooper Street and Matlock Road around 8:25 a.m., where a pickup truck was found overturned on its side and an SUV had flipped over. Witnesses reported that the incident began with a road rage altercation between two drivers. One of the drivers reportedly tried to “brake check” the other, causing a chain reaction where vehicles behind them swerved and collided to…
The City of Dallas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting at Reverchon Recreation Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss safety enhancements for a roadway identified as particularly hazardous. The Maple Avenue Safety Project is a key component of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and reduce serious injuries from crashes by 50% within six years. City research indicates that pedestrians represent 30% of those killed or severely injured in traffic accidents. Maple Avenue, stretching between Oak Lawn and Mockingbird Lane, is considered a high-risk area for pedestrian and vehicle…
The public is starting to feel the impact of business closures due to TxDOT’s major U.S. Highway 380 Expansion Project. Several homes and businesses in Collin County are located on land designated for the new freeway, which aims to alleviate traffic congestion. Customers were surprised to see an announcement on the door of Jason’s Deli, located on Highway 380/University Drive in McKinney, announcing its closure. The deli had only opened in the spring of 2023. This closure is the first of many expected in the newly developed area, with other businesses in the adjacent shopping center, which also opened within…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston City Council members are considering a new law that would ban protests at private homes, following a series of incidents where demonstrators have targeted elected officials’ residences. The proposal has sparked a debate about the balance between free speech rights and privacy concerns. On July 19, protesters gathered outside the home of Houston Mayor John Whitmire, voicing opposition to the war in Gaza. During the demonstration, eight people, including Eyad El-Akoum, were detained and cited under Houston’s noise ordinance. “Protesting is not illegal,” El-Akoum stated. “It is a fundamental, inherent right for anybody to speak…
The world is set for a historic moment at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, as Simone Biles and Suni Lee compete in the women’s gymnastics all-around final. This event marks the first time two reigning all-around champions will face off against each other. “There’s significant historical importance in having gymnasts who have competed in multiple Olympiads,” said CarrieAnn Jones, Education Director at Sokol Fort Worth. Founded by her grandparents in 1912, Sokol Fort Worth has been a long-standing institution in the community, nurturing gymnasts for generations. Jones noted that the sport has evolved considerably over time, especially in allowing gymnasts,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Following two devastating storms and widespread power outages, CenterPoint Energy is proposing that its customers help cover its financial losses. The company estimates that restoration efforts after the derecho and Hurricane Beryl will cost around $1.8 billion. CenterPoint has requested approval from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for a 2% rate increase, which would allow them to recoup between $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion of the storm-related expenses. This proposed increase would impact customers over the next 15 years. CenterPoint customer Sawana Sillett, who was without power for six days after Beryl, expressed frustration and concern,…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man and his two passengers were injured following a police chase that ended in a rollover crash on Highway 249 in northwest Harris County. The incident concluded in the southbound lanes of Highway 249 near Louetta Road, with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials describing the crash as intense. During the collision, a female passenger was ejected from the vehicle, flying over a concrete barrier and landing on the other side of the highway. The chase began late Tuesday night in Montgomery County when Precinct 5 deputies attempted to pull over a Chevy…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A.J. Armstrong has been informed by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office that his capital murder case, along with hundreds of others, has been flagged due to technical issues discovered in a forensic software program frequently used for DNA testing. In August 2023, Armstrong was convicted of the 2016 shooting deaths of his parents, Dawn and Antonio Sr., in their southwest Houston home. Armstrong, who was 16 years old at the time of the incident, is now 24 and a father. He is currently appealing his conviction. The DA’s office filed a letter within the past…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A crash involving a tree resulted in one death and one injury in the Briar Forest area on Wednesday afternoon. The Houston Police Department reported that the single-vehicle accident occurred in the 12400 block of Briar Forest Drive. The incident was reported around 1:25 p.m. when a vehicle struck a tree. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was transported to the hospital for treatment. HPD advised drivers to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
