TEXARKANA, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Alexandra Davis, who claims he is her biological father, have reached a settlement that abruptly concluded the court proceedings at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Texarkana. The agreement was announced to the jury around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, following a private lunch meeting between Jones, Alexandra Davis, and her mother, Cynthia Davis. “They had lunch together, and the matter was resolved shortly after,” said Charles Babcock, Jones’ attorney. Jones commented outside the courthouse, “I’m not going to discuss details, but I have always had the proper perspective and respect for them. I’m…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
DALLAS, Texas — Shriya Siddhartha is thriving in her research at the Lippert Lab at Southern Methodist University. “Now the fun begins,” Siddhartha said as she carefully poured a clear liquid into a beaker behind protective glass. “Getting my own project has been entirely possible because of SMU’s smaller size.” Siddhartha is investigating reactive oxygen species, molecules that can interact with other cellular molecules, potentially leading to damage and age-related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. “My research focuses on discovering new ways to visualize molecules that were previously undetectable in cells,” Siddhartha explained. Her passion for chemistry…
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Out of a harrowing attack, a positive initiative has emerged in Tarrant County. The story of Happy + Safe Trails began in 2017 when Jesca Arnold was attacked during a routine walk at Trinity River Trails. Arnold recounted the terrifying experience: “A man, riding his bike naked, targeted me because I was alone. He approached, and when I threatened to call 911, he became enraged, took my phone, threw it in the river, and attacked me.” Unable to provide her location or communicate with the 911 operator, Arnold endured repeated assaults and was eventually raped and…
MESQUITE, Texas — A Mesquite Police officer is on administrative leave following accusations of providing false information and misusing his police laptop in connection with a shooting investigation involving his father and an alleged stalker. Wylie police have issued two arrest warrants for 39-year-old Officer Brian Hill. A detailed probable cause affidavit reveals the background leading up to the shooting. The Back Story According to the affidavit, Officer Hill reported to Wylie Police that his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend had been stalking and harassing them. Hill claimed he had documented the ex-boyfriend setting fire to his personal motorcycle weeks earlier in Dallas.…
COMMERCE, Texas — As the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics approaches this Friday, many local athletes are making their way to Paris, including first-time Olympian Joseph Brown. On Tuesday night, Brown received a Texas-style send-off as he departed from the city of Commerce. Dozens of supporters gathered in front of his alma mater, Texas A&M Commerce, to bid him farewell as the 28-year-old headed to the Olympics. “I’m incredibly proud. He’s someone who has consistently believed in himself, worked hard, and never doubted his abilities,” said George Pincock, head track and field coach at TAMU Commerce. Originally from…
DALLAS, Texas (NBC 5) — Dallas detectives discovered a property in northwest Dallas filled with stolen vehicles, surprising residents along the 2100 block of Mail Avenue who had no idea about the illegal activity. One of those residents, a woman named Destiny, shared with NBC 5 that her car had been stolen in Dallas. Fearing for her safety, she chose not to reveal her last name or show her face. After hearing about the auto theft bust, she went to check the scene, hoping to find her vehicle. While Destiny’s car wasn’t among the stolen items recovered, she was shocked…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Traffic on I-10 was blocked for hours on Tuesday due to not one, but two giant spools obstructing the westbound lanes near Wayside. The spools, part of a lost load, started causing disruption just after noon, with only two lanes of traffic able to pass by. The cause of the spools ending up on the freeway remains unknown. However, Houston TranStar reported that the incident was cleared by 5:41 p.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. This isn’t the first time Houston drivers have encountered industrial spools on the roads. In 2018, drivers had to dodge a…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Houston as part of her recent takeover of the Democratic bid for the White House. She will be the keynote speaker on Thursday at the American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) convention, which started on Monday. Tom Abrahams confirmed Harris’ appearance. The White House noted that this is her second Texas visit this month, following a keynote address in Dallas. Harris’ last visit to Houston was for a Congressional Hispanic Caucus event in November of the previous year. The AFT’s 3,500 delegates quickly endorsed Harris after President Joe Biden decided not…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Texans fans eagerly gathered before sunrise on Tuesday for their first opportunity to attend the team’s training camp. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and his players felt the surge of energy on the first day of full-pad practice. “When you come across the bridge and see all the fans out and their excitement for our guys, it really fires everyone up,” Ryans said. Texans wide receiver legend Andre Johnson also attended the practice. Johnson will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3. The Texans conducted a brisk practice…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An already incarcerated man and two of his family members are facing charges for allegedly selling drugs inside the Harris County jail and laundering money. During a news conference on Tuesday, District Attorney Kim Ogg and Kimberly Smith, a prosecutor with the DA’s public corruption division, announced new charges of engaging in organized criminal activity against 35-year-old Joshua Sinclair Owens, his stepsister Lativia Armiss Bailey, 31, and his cousin Nathanael Campbell, 42. “(Owens) is currently making thousands upon thousands of dollars in the Harris County jail smuggling, distributing, and selling drugs within the jail,” Smith…
