A 17-year-old boy employed at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in North Texas was hospitalized after a near-drowning incident during his shift on Thursday night. The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on June 13 at the water park located at 1800 E. Lamar Boulevard in Arlington. According to the Arlington Police Department, the teenager fell into one of the pools after the park had closed to the public. Another employee rescued him and he was promptly transported to a local hospital. The teen was later transferred to Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, although his current condition remains undisclosed. Arlington…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Here are the runoff election results for several key races across Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties: COLLIN COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS – Allen City Council Place 3 – Ken Cook: 61% (1,883 votes) – Dave Cornette: 39% (1,194 votes) – Allen City Council Place 5 – Carl Clemencich: 64% (1,971 votes) – Dave Shafer: 36% (1,113 votes) – Anna City Council Place 4 – Kelly Herndon: 58% (207 votes) – Bruce Norwood: 42% (147 votes) DALLAS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS – Irving City Council District 4 – Luis Canosa: 56% (1,406 votes) – Susan Motley: 44% (1,085 votes) DALLAS AND DENTON…
An American tourist tragically died and his wife was hospitalized after being electrocuted in a hot tub at a Mexican beach resort earlier this week, prompting their family to file a lawsuit for wrongful death and negligence against the resort, according to their attorneys on Saturday. Lizette Zambrano, 35, who was seriously injured, filed the lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages from the U.S.-based operators of the resort, located in Puerto Peñasco, an hour south of the border, where the incident occurred. The lawsuit names Arizona-based vacation rental provider Casago International and travel company High Desert Travel as defendants. As…
Two disaster recovery centers officially commenced operations in Dallas County on Saturday, aiming to assist residents in the aftermath of severe storms that prompted a federal disaster declaration. The centers, located in Richardson and Garland, join several others across Texas, responding to ongoing cleanup efforts nearly three weeks after destructive winds and heavy rainfall caused widespread damage. Janelle Jacobs, a local resident, recounted her experience with debris removal and repairs, mentioning the loss of a significant portion of her pecan tree and the need for roof and electrical repairs. While she plans to cover costs out of pocket, many others…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Police Department is currently searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a food delivery driver during an incident on Friday evening. According to Commander Kenneth Campbell, the victim, an Uber Eats driver, was completing a delivery at an apartment complex located in the 16200 block of Imperial Valley Drive around 10 p.m. After dropping off the order, as the driver approached his car, the suspect reportedly approached and shot him in the chest. The victim’s wife and child were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. “The male returned to his car and…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Officials have identified a suspect accused of injuring a deputy constable during a series of robberies on Friday. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mike Herman’s Office announced on Saturday the arrest of 23-year-old Danthony Simms-Coleman. The arrest follows an incident where Deputy Constable Deteryon Fontenot was shot at while responding to an armed robbery call that afternoon. According to Precinct 4, Simms-Coleman, allegedly armed with an AR-15, committed thefts at two Academy Sports and Outdoor stores within an hour—one near Willowbrook Mall and another near Kuykendahl and the Grand Parkway. Deputy Fontenot located the suspect’s…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are investigating a shooting in northeast Houston that left a man injured early Saturday morning. According to authorities, the incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the 9700 block of Homestead Road. The victim, a man in his 30s, was shot twice. He informed police that a car pulled into the parking lot, fired at him, and then drove away. Currently, there is no suspect description or surveillance footage available. Authorities are uncertain if the man was the intended target or if the shooting was random.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Exclusive surveillance footage obtained by Eyewitness News shows inmate Nigel Sanders in the moments after his escape from custody following a court hearing on Thursday afternoon. The video, shared with by a source, depicts an inmate, identified as Sanders, casually walking out of the jail intake center in downtown Houston. He is barefoot and wearing orange jail pants, and no one is seen stopping or watching him, indicating a lack of security. Sanders, 35, escaped custody while being returned to jail after a court appearance, prompting a 12-hour search. With a lengthy criminal history, he was…
HOUSTON, Texas — For those considering starting a family, it’s crucial to factor in the cost of raising a child. In the Houston area, which includes The Woodlands and Sugar Land, the annual cost of raising just one child can exceed $21,000. This finding comes from a new annual report by SmartAsset, which examined childcare costs across 50 of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. Despite the seemingly high annual expense, raising a child in Houston is more affordable compared to most other U.S. metros. Houston ranks 13th on the list for the lowest yearly child-rearing costs among the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Officers responding to a stabbing call in southwest Houston on Friday evening found one person dead, according to police. The incident occurred in the 6700 block of Hillcroft Avenue near Bellaire Boulevard, outside a Walgreens. Houston’s police and fire departments reported that first responders arrived on the scene regarding a reported “cutting.” The Houston Police Department stated that a 47-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and another individual, who may be the suspect, was detained. Police revealed that an altercation between two men led to one fatally stabbing the other. The motive behind the…
