Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, along with their three children, made a rare appearance on the red carpet for the premiere of Inside Out 2. The family of five celebrate the Los Angeles premiere of Disney and Pixar’s new film at the El Capitan Theatre. The Pieces of Me songstress and Ross, 35, are proud parents to two daughters, eight-year-old Jagger Snow Ross and three-year-old Ziggy Blu Ross, which they welcomed after tying the knot in 2014. Simpson also shares a 15-year-old son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, with her former husband Pete Wentz, the bass guitarist of Fall Out Boy. The family opted for…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
A resident of Denton recently secured a top prize of $1 million in the Millionaire Maker scratch ticket game by the Texas Lottery®. The winning ticket was bought at Horizon Food Mart, situated at 1205 E. University Drive in Denton. The individual who claimed the prize chose to remain anonymous. This marks the seventh out of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this particular game. The winning ticket was claimed on June 5. Millionaire Maker boasts a total prize pool of over $200 million.
Authorities reported that an altercation near the swimming pool of an apartment complex led to a shooting incident involving two women, resulting in one woman being shot, according to officials on Monday. Brandi Morris, aged 39, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the shooting incident that occurred around midnight on Saturday, June 8. Plano Police were called to the 7100 block of Chase Oaks Boulevard, where they discovered a verbal altercation had taken place between Morris and another woman. According to the police, the argument escalated into a shooting, with Morris allegedly producing a…
Despite pleas from parents to keep the doors open, Plano ISD voted unanimously to shut down four campuses during a meeting on Monday night. At the meeting, one parent expressed, “I come to tell you how great this school is,” in an effort to sway school board members. The campuses recommended for closure at the end of the next school year are Foreman Elementary, Armstrong Middle, Davis Elementary, and Carpenter Middle. Parent Zach Carson voiced concerns about the housing market in Plano, stating, “Plano has allowed the housing market to price out young families now the only people that can…
A Grapevine resident has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison after being convicted of setting fire to a neighbor’s porch following a dispute over loud music. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office reported that David Alferez, 44, was found guilty by a jury of arson intended to damage a dwelling in connection with an incident on December 17, 2022. According to prosecutors, Alferez was playing loud music in his trailer when his neighbor requested him to lower the volume. Angered by the request, Alferez poured a flammable liquid on the neighbor’s porch and ignited it. The entire incident…
Firefighters are currently tackling a significant blaze at a Bedford apartment complex that erupted on Monday afternoon. The Bedford Fire Department responded to a call at the Morgan Apartments at 3:06 p.m., finding two apartments and an attic area fully ablaze upon arrival. Fortunately, no residents sustained injuries during the incident. However, two firefighters required treatment for heat exhaustion at the scene. The fire caused extensive damage, resulting in complete roof loss and heavy damage to four units, while an additional four apartments suffered significant smoke damage. The apartment complex is situated in the 1800 block of Oak Creek Lane.
A Dallas pastor leading a small congregation without a physical place of worship has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for the theft of real estate from three churches. Following a trial, Whitney Foster, 56, was found guilty by a jury of property theft exceeding $300,000. Foster unlawfully acquired properties belonging to First Christian Church in Lancaster, Canada Drive Church in Dallas, and Nineveh in Dallas. Prosecutors revealed that Foster, who had previous convictions for identity theft and arson, falsified deeds for the three churches. He misrepresented the victim churches’ leadership and designated his own church under his…
Earlier this Spring, Miriam Adelson stepped in to assist a prominent Texas politician embroiled in a challenging reelection battle. This move was part of a broader strategy to bolster allies advocating for the expansion of casino gaming in Texas. Through substantial donations, the establishment of a newly launched group, and the acquisition of a renowned Texas sports team, the Adelson and Dumont families are poised to wield significant influence in the state capitol next year. The ongoing success of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA championship against the Boston Celtics underscores the significant sway and access that a thriving professional…
Perched high above the bustling streets of downtown Dallas, Taylor Shead’s home office seems like the perfect setting for someone leading a tech startup that just clinched an international award. “It feels like the entrepreneur’s Olympics,” Shead said, beaming with pride. As the Founder and CEO of Stemuli, an interactive educational video game platform, Shead noticed a gap in the market for modernizing educational gaming experiences. “We’re seeing platforms that millions of kids are using that look older than MySpace,” Shead remarked. “Stemuli is about transforming learning into a video game.” Representing North America at the United Nations AI for…
On Monday morning in Dallas, a man, woman, and infant were rescued from an apartment fire at the Regal Crossing Apartments on 7575 Chaucer Place. Dallas Fire-Rescue received a 911 call reporting the fire at 7:47 a.m. Initial responders found smoke emanating from the second floor of a two-story apartment building. While extinguishing the fire, crews received reports of residents trapped inside an apartment unit. Swift action was taken, and the trapped individuals were rescued using a ladder from the second-floor balcony. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Although the fire affected a total of eight apartments in the building,…
