Two individuals have been apprehended and charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting outside a Frisco Walmart last year that resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another. NBC 5 previously reported that Army veteran Zachary Lowe was leaving his job at the Walmart on Preston Road and Hickory Street on Nov. 15, 2023, when he was accosted by an individual who initially requested a cigarette before brandishing a firearm and demanding money. Despite complying with the demands by handing over his wallet, Lowe, then 20 years old, was shot twice in the back.…
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A routine morning turned tragic for a North Texas family when what began as a flat tire ended in a fatal crash, leaving them shattered. Silvano Ornelas, Jr., was en route to work early Wednesday morning when he encountered a flat tire near Highway 360 and Trinity Boulevard in Fort Worth, according to his family. After pulling over and activating his hazard lights, Ornelas called his brother for assistance, followed by his wife to bring his tools. In a sudden and devastating moment, a vehicle collided into the back of Ornelas’s truck, as recounted by his older sister, Nery Ornelas.…
The sole Congressional runoff in North Texas pertains to filling the seat vacated by longtime congresswoman Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth. Granger, renowned for her tenure as appropriations chair in the U.S. House of Representatives, is retiring, leaving significant shoes to fill. The Twelfth Congressional District encompasses a vast area, spanning most of Parker County and the western half of Tarrant County, including Fort Worth. In the March primary, Texas State Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, emerged as the front-runner with 44% of the vote. However, since he didn’t secure the majority, a runoff election is scheduled for May 28, pitting…
It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and secure your ticket to The BIG Dance, a gala fundraiser supporting the Dallas Black Dance Academy. “The community’s exposure to what’s achievable is crucial,” emphasized Tiffaney D. Hunter, Co-Chair of The BIG Dance. “The event holds significant importance as its proceeds enable us to offer a 40% reduction in tuition fees for our students. Additionally, it facilitates in-school programming for schools across the DFW area.” This outreach initiative aims to introduce dance to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in lessons. While most students may not pursue…
In Central Texas, cleanup efforts persisted on Thursday following the devastating storms. The city of Temple, located off of I-35, bore the brunt of the destruction, with thousands still without power nearly 24 hours after a tornado struck the downtown area. “It’s unprecedented for Temple. We don’t see events like this often,” remarked John Brascheras. Although Brascheras resides in Moody, just up the road from Temple, he and his wife Pam ventured into town for errands, only to find most stores shuttered. In response to the widespread damage, the city of Temple declared a disaster. The National Weather Service confirmed…
This weekend in San Antonio, significant decisions are anticipated, some of which may have implications for next year’s elections, necessitating individuals to register their political party affiliation with the state. At the Republican state convention, thousands of delegates will consider recommending the “closing” of the Republican primary election, allowing only registered Republican party members to participate in selecting nominees for offices. On Thursday, over 4,000 delegates convened at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. Many delegates, when interviewed by NBC 5, expressed support for this proposal. “I am in favor of closing the primary to only…
Six months after a fatal shooting outside a Walmart in Frisco, authorities report that those responsible are now in custody. Jhirrell Harris and Stephanie Gayden face charges of capital murder. Additionally, Harris is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated assault in connection to the shooting of another man, Zachary Lowe, who survived. Lowe, speaking for the first time since the incident, expressed gratitude for being alive but acknowledged the loss of another individual in the shooting. The incident occurred on November 15, 2023, as Lowe was leaving work at Walmart. He recounted being threatened at gunpoint by a man who…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the inaugural Houston’s New Faces of Pride festival, attendees can enjoy two servings of inclusive country music. The city’s newest LGBTQ+ Pride organization announced that openly gay country artists Chris Housman and Billy Gilman will perform on the mainstage in downtown Houston on June 22. The festival will run from 12-6 p.m. and feature a diverse lineup of DJs, drag performers, and special guests. There will also be a variety of vendors and exhibitors throughout the event. General admission tickets are priced at just $3, with free entry for children under 12. For tickets to…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 35-year-old man is awaiting extradition to Houston after being arrested in Arizona nearly a month after his sister’s shooting death. Richard Taplin faces charges of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carry of a weapon with a felony conviction related to the April 27 shooting of his 24-year-old sister, Sarah. The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. at 8100 MLK Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department, an argument erupted between Sarah Taplin and an “unidentified woman,” though it was unclear if they knew each other. During the altercation, Richard Taplin allegedly…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman has been convicted for plotting to murder her friend and kidnap her newborn baby in 2017, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, 35-year-old Erika Miranda-Alvarez pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. On December 19, 2017, family members discovered 33-year-old Carolina Flores-Miranda stabbed to death in her Aldine-area apartment, with her baby girl missing. After a two-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, 6-week-old Shamali Flores was found with Miranda-Alvarez at her apartment complex on South Gessner, over 30 miles from the crime scene.…
