Nell Anne Hunt embodies the spirit of Independence Day much like Santa Claus does during Christmas. Every year, she mobilizes hundreds of volunteers who gather at her home in Irving to participate in a meaningful tradition: distributing American flags. “Our theme is ‘We don’t live in America; America lives in us,'” Hunt remarked. The Great Flag Caper, which Hunt initiated 32 years ago by placing flags in her neighbors’ yards, has now grown into a nonprofit organization. Today, it boasts about 300 volunteers who plant 40,000 flags across homes and businesses throughout Irving. “I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
It has been a year since a gunman, riding in a getaway car, ambushed a family of five in Sunnyvale, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to her adult brother and his three children. Surveillance footage captured a black sedan blocking a vehicle in the parking lot of the Riverton Trail Townhomes on 201 Planters Road. A masked man exited the sedan’s passenger side and fired multiple shots into the parked car. Tyesha Merritt, 27, from Mesquite, tragically lost her life in the shooting. Her brother and his three children sustained critical injuries but have since recovered.…
Meet Hezly Rivera from Plano, soon to become a household name. She’s bound for Paris with the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team after a thrilling announcement Sunday night, capping off a whirlwind weekend for the 16-year-old. At DFW Airport on Monday night, Rivera was greeted by dozens of fans, many from her own gym. “Congratulations on making the Olympics. It’s a really big deal,” said 10-year-old Nora Greenfield. Rivera impressed at the Olympic trials over the weekend. She joins seasoned Olympic veterans on the ultimate sports stage: Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Suni Lee, and Simone Biles. “I could not be more…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old early Sunday morning in southwest Houston. Authorities have decided not to disclose the suspect’s name or photograph due to his status as a juvenile. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the St. James Place Apartments on Wanda Ln. near Fondren. Police responded to a shooting call and discovered the 13-year-old victim inside an upstairs apartment, unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Paramedics pronounced the teen dead at the scene. Investigation revealed that both the victim and the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former Houston ISD middle school teacher accused of having explicit video calls with a 14-year-old student was back in court on Monday. Dale Vanwright, 63, was a design teacher at Tanglewood Middle School when the alleged crimes occurred. He bonded out of jail over the weekend. Although his bond was scheduled for review by a judge, the case has been postponed to a later date. Details about how the allegations surfaced remain unclear, but they are deeply troubling. Vanwright faces three charges: improper relationship with a student, sexual performance by a child, and indecency with…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Jessica Willey first reported in April about a Pasadena man known as “Mr. Injector1,” who was arrested for allegedly performing illegal butt and botox-like injections. On Friday, he agreed to a plea deal for a five-year prison sentence. Dustin Moore, 42, was apprehended after an undercover sting operation, following social media posts and complaints from victims. One of his procedures harmed Brianne Whisnant, who spoke to the day after his arrest. Whisnant claimed Moore used fake Botox on her, leading her to file a civil lawsuit and cooperate with authorities to build a case against him.…
BEAUMONT, Texas (KTRK) — A significant crack on I-10 has led to the closure of the highway at Washington’s southbound lanes toward Houston, according to Beaumont Police. Vehicles are also unable to pass under the Washington overpass. All traffic on Washington is being diverted either north or south onto the I-10 service roads, where officers are directing traffic. If you are heading east on the west side of I-10 near Golden Corral, you will be diverted south (right) onto the service road. If you are heading west on Washington on the east side of I-10 near the Shell gas station,…
MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A big celebration took place at the Landmark Community Center in Missouri City for Tyler Smith, the newest member of the Milwaukee Bucks. “It’s great seeing people I haven’t seen in a long time,” Smith said. “People have come from Louisiana and all over the world to celebrate with me. It’s special.” Tyler, his mom Nishawn, and brother Cameron shared this moment with family and friends. “The people here have been around before Tyler was a top player,” said Nishawn Mackey, Tyler’s mom. “Even though it seems like a lot of people, this is an…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Over a year has passed since 22-year-old Javon Frazier was fatally shot in Midtown on June 18, 2023. The Houston Police Department reported that the shooting occurred at 2121 Main Street around 11 p.m., but the suspect remains at large. Frazier’s mother, Claudette Malone, spoke to from Virginia, expressing her heartache and desire for answers. “It’s heartbreaking,” Malone said. “I just want answers. I just want to know what’s going on.” Malone shared that her son had been living in Houston but planned to return to Virginia to be with family. On the night he was…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston’s bike share system, BCycle, has come to a halt after several years of operation, leaving many riders confused. Upon arriving at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Monday, numerous riders found themselves bewildered and disappointed. “I didn’t know,” Stephanie Resendiz said. “There’s no sign. I was kind of bummed out. I wish it were open.” Resendiz had paid for a rental but found the bike wouldn’t budge because the service had closed over the weekend. “I really hoped they were open,” Resendiz said. “We were trying to ride the bikes and stuff.” Financial issues led to the…
