Luka Stucin, who hails from Slovenia and bears a striking resemblance to Luka Doncic, is currently in Dallas not to play basketball, but to cover the sport. “We’re here for the basketball and probably for some barbecue and ribs,” Stucin said. “We came here with the Slovenian Official Broadcasting Television, broadcasting the NBA.” Stucin emphasized the significance of his trip, particularly because it marks Doncic’s first appearance in the NBA Finals and his profound impact on their homeland. “He’s really a superstar there,” Stucin noted. “People are waking up in the middle of the night because you have to know…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
A Fort Worth man has been charged with allegedly making threats against an FBI special agent involved in an investigation related to Hunter Biden’s laptop, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday. Timothy Muller reportedly called the FBI agent shortly after a federal jury in Delaware convicted Hunter Biden of three felonies in a gun trial. According to prosecutors, Muller threatened the agent and his family during a voicemail that lasted over a minute after the agent hung up on him. “You can run, but you can’t (expletive) hide,” Muller allegedly said to the agent. He continued with threats that if former…
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas, has always stood apart from its peers since its inception in 1971, initially linking Texas’s largest cities. However, this week, one of its major shareholders, hedge fund Elliott Management, declared that it no longer views Southwest as a top-tier airline and called for a significant overhaul, including the replacement of the CEO and chair. “When activists intervene, they typically seek swift changes in policies and strategies. The question now is how quickly Southwest will act on Elliott’s recommendations,” explained CNBC airline reporter Leslie Josephs. In recent months, CEO Bob Jordan hinted at potential changes such…
At 88 years old, Jackie Marx remains as active as ever. “I may not move as well as I used to, but I’m still moving,” Marx remarked. A dedicated Mavericks fan, Marx is a familiar face at the American Airlines Center, often appearing on the jumbotron twirling towels. She’s affectionately known as “Mavs Grandma” thanks to the announcer. Marx attended her first Mavericks game at Reunion Arena in 1980, the year the team was founded. “After that, I said, ‘We’re getting tickets to this,’” Marx recalled. Since then, she has been a season ticket holder and proudly displays Mavericks memorabilia…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Molly Cook has made history as Texas’ newest politician. In a special election in May, she became the first woman to represent Senate District 15, a seat held by Houston Mayor John Whitmire for 40 years, and the first openly LGBTQ+ member to serve in the Texas Senate. However, Cook remains humble about her achievements. “If I am a trailblazer, then I’m following the paths that others have paved before me,” Cook told. “There’s no accomplishment as a woman or as an LGBTQ+ member that I can solely attribute to myself. I’m grateful to those who…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Sunnyside dumping ground, previously reported on by, has seen significant cleanup, but the broader issue of illegal dumping persists in Houston. The 9500 block of Jutland Road was littered with a discarded boat, paint cans, and trash bags when Eyewitness News visited on Tuesday. By Thursday, most of the trash had been removed, though some tires and trash bags remained. This area, part of District D, is represented by Houston City Councilwoman Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz. She acknowledged that maintaining cleanliness would be challenging. “It’s going to keep happening over and over until we implement some…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The latest forecast suggests that this hurricane season could be notably active, with a higher likelihood of storm impacts in southeast Texas compared to previous years. Colorado State University (CSU) not only predicts the number of storms but also estimates their potential paths, including the probability of a named storm affecting specific areas. According to the CSU report, Texas ranks fifth in the likelihood of named storm impacts, following Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia. Statewide, Texas has an 80% chance of experiencing a named storm impact, nearly 20% higher than the historical average. Closer to…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Major developments in college athletics could lead to a substantial financial windfall. ESPN, sister network, reports that the Big 12 Conference is considering selling the league’s naming rights to a title sponsor. This branding deal, potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars, might see the “Big” in Big 12 replaced with the sponsor’s name. This means that teams like the University of Houston, Baylor, Texas Tech, and TCU could soon be playing in something like “The Disney 12” after the deal is finalized. Houston Cougars head men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson praised Big 12 Commissioner Brett…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Frustrated and seeking answers, a Spring Branch couple reached out to Action 13 for assistance in removing a fence from a drainage ditch behind their home. The fence had been knocked into the ditch behind Keith and Sondra Hardy’s home on Soway Street during the May 16 derecho. With rain in the forecast, the couple worried the debris would cause flooding on their property and disrupt their sanctuary. “It’s a playground for all of us,” said Sondra Hardy, referring to their backyard, which borders the ditch. The yard is decorated with eclectic items such as…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two Meyerland residents were brazenly attacked at their homes just weeks apart, both having withdrawn money from the Chase Bank along the I-610 West Loop and Beechnut. Now, the Houston Police Department is investigating whether these cases are connected. On Wednesday, Laura Borja went to the Chase Bank to withdraw $140 for her cleaning lady. Home security footage from her Ring doorbell camera shows Borja holding a white envelope in her left hand while opening her door with her right. A man in a dark hoodie and long pants rushes up behind her, grabs the envelope,…
