Following his appearance at the National Rifle Association convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, former President Donald Trump is returning to Dallas for a campaign fundraiser on Wednesday. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Trump’s presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee, and 41 state GOP parties, excluding the Texas party, as reported by seven individuals familiar with the event. The fundraiser will feature 16 hosts, including Dallas businessman Ray Washburne and his wife, Heather. Washburne previously served as president and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corp. under Trump from 2017 to 2019 and was a member…
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Dallas police stated on Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will not be charged by the injured party regarding his alleged involvement in an assault incident at a downtown nightclub. However, the investigation into the matter is ongoing. Reports from law enforcement officials suggested that Rice was suspected of assaulting an individual on May 6, resulting in the injured person seeking medical attention at a hospital. Although Dallas police did not explicitly name Rice as the suspect in their report provided to The Associated Press, they confirmed that the reporting party had signed an affidavit of non-prosecution. Rice’s…
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn provided commissioners with an update on inmate responses at the county jail and discussed best practices during a briefing on Tuesday. The briefing was prompted by recent jail deaths, including that of 31-year-old Anthony Ray Johnson, who died after being pepper-sprayed and pinned down by detention officers on April 21. Commissioner Alisa Simmons requested the briefing to inquire about the existence of a Special Response Team (SRT) to handle difficult inmates. Waybourn explained that while his officers are trained in de-escalation tactics, they prioritize building relationships with inmates to defuse situations before they escalate. “We…
As preparations unfolded outside for the arrival of professional golfers and fans at Colonial Country Club, attention turned to a tennis icon taking center stage inside the clubhouse. Introducing the tennis legend and keynote speaker, NBC 5 anchor Deborah Ferguson announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, Martina Navratilova.” The occasion was Executive Women’s Day, an initiative aimed at fostering support among local women executives to help one another advance their careers and lives, known as ‘Help a Sister Up.’ “We really embody the spirit of ‘Help a Sister Up’ here at Colonial,” remarked Julie Butner, Chair of Executive Women’s Day. “What I…
PETA has made a unique request to the developers of the upcoming Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Texas: abstain from selling meat. In a recent letter addressed to Hasbro and Merlin Entertainments, PETA voiced concerns that serving animal-based food at the park would contradict the values promoted by the beloved children’s show and could upset young Peppa Pig fans. The animal rights organization urged the park to align with Peppa Pig’s message of kindness to animals by offering visitors a menu consisting of healthy and humane vegan options. Specifically, PETA suggested keeping animal flesh, milk, and eggs off the…
Contractors have expressed frustration with the prolonged wait times to secure building permits in the City of Dallas, as reported by NBC 5. This concern arises in the aftermath of previous reports by NBC 5 highlighting issues with the city’s newly constructed permitting building. A demolished structure along Riverfront Blvd. stands as a symbol of these challenges. Mohammed Abdulla, a developer involved with the site, envisions a future upscale Chinese restaurant at the location. However, progress has been stymied by delays in obtaining necessary permits, particularly related to parking agreements. Abdulla’s experience is echoed by several other contractors who have…
Authorities are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic stabbing death of a woman, allegedly at the hands of her husband, at a residence in Colleyville on Tuesday afternoon. Colleyville Police Department received a distress call just before 4 p.m. reporting a domestic altercation and stabbing incident at a residence located in the 6700 block of St. Moritz Parkway. Upon arrival, law enforcement detained two male relatives found inside the home. Subsequently, they discovered 57-year-old Cathy Jones-Hudiburg unconscious on the kitchen floor. Paramedics attending the scene determined that Jones-Hudiburg had sustained a fatal stab wound. Tragically, she was pronounced…
From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, came distressing news on Tuesday. Both Army officials and local law enforcement are conducting investigations into the death of 101st Airborne soldier Katia Duenas-Aguilar, treating it as a homicide. The 23-year-old Private First Class hailed from Mesquite. “My heart just sank,” said Hector Montez. Montez served alongside Duenes-Aguilar on the Kentucky-Tennessee border for two years. As a fellow Texan, he recalled how she mentored him. “She was always so positive and outgoing. You could ask anyone; she was the heart of the unit,” he remarked. On Tuesday, the Army issued a statement expressing shock over Duenas-Aguilar’s…
The future trajectory of the school district in one of North Texas’s largest cities is beginning to take shape. Following extensive community engagement over several months, the long-range facility planning committee has put forward recommendations to address the challenges faced by Plano ISD. In the eastern cluster, the committee proposed the closure of Forman Elementary and Armstrong Middle Schools. For the central cluster, the recommendation is to close Davis Elementary and Carpenter Middle Schools. Regarding the western cluster, due to the complexities of new student growth, the committee has advised further study, with a deadline set for December 2024. These…
Emergency crews responded to a minor plane crash at Hooks Airport in northwest Harris County on Tuesday morning, where three individuals were rescued. According to the Klein Fire Department, one passenger managed to self-rescue, while efforts were underway to rescue the two others on board, all of whom were reported safe eventually. Additionally, two dogs named Maisey and Cindy were also rescued from the scene. The Klein FD reported that the aircraft, carrying a crew en route to a meeting, was taxiing for takeoff when it unexpectedly veered into the water. The reason for this deviation remains unclear. Officials temporarily…
