Man Charged in Slaying of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Irving Dumpster Enclosure
- Written by Claire Cardona Claire Cardona
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 23 February 2020 23 February 2020
Irving, TX - A man has been arrested in the death of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found in a dumpster enclosure, Irving police say. Kephren Thomas, 40, was charged with murder in Jessica Hernandez's death, police said.
The City of Davenport's CFO is leaving to become city manager of a Dallas suburb
- Written by Graham Ambrose Graham Ambrose
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 21 February 2020 21 February 2020
Davenport - A top staffer in Davenport is leaving the Quad-Cities for Texas. Brandon Wright, Davenport’s chief financial officer and assistant city administrator, will become the city manager of DeSoto, Tex., a growing suburb of Dallas.
Midlothian city council member, Art Pierard, killed in car accident
- Written by Daily Light report Daily Light report
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 20 February 2020 20 February 2020
Midlothian, TX - A message from Midlothian mayor, Richard Reno: It is with a heavy heart that I report the City of Midlothian was notified on early Thursday morning, February 20, 2020 that Midlothian City Council Member Art Pierard was killed in a motor vehicle accident.
Ross out as Red Oak head football coach
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 19 February 2020 19 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - Head football coach Chris Ross has informed Red Oak Independent School District that he intends to step down after two seasons with the Hawks to pursue an opportunity as head coach at Lucas Lovejoy.
Breaking News: Davenport IA CFO Brandon Wright named DeSoto's New City Manager
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 19 February 2020 19 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - The DeSoto (Tx) City Council has selected the City of Davenport’s (IA) CFO Brandon Wright to be DeSoto’s next City Manager.
Red Oak Police Department hosts “Coffee with Command Staff”
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 February 2020 18 February 2020
Red Oak, TX - The Red Oak Police Department is set to host its monthly “Coffee with Command Staff” event as it continues its community relations efforts.
‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Waxahachie woman says her dog got sick, died after release from quarantine at local SPCA
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie family is seeking answers after their dog left a 10-day quarantine with a local shelter, was rushed to an emergency vet and ended up dead that very night.
This DeSoto man lost 140 pounds after his daughter was diagnosed with a diet-related condition
- Written by Sonia Azad Sonia Azad
- Category: Peace. Love. & Eatz Smoothie Bar Peace. Love. & Eatz Smoothie Bar
- Published: 16 February 2020 16 February 2020
DeSoto, TX - If you know James McGee, you know you’ll likely find him in a kitchen. “I started cooking when I was in high school,” McGee said.
His relationship with food wasn’t always so healthy.
Retail Rushes to Retain Relevancy in Redevelopment
- Written by Lisa Brown Lisa Brown
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 15 February 2020 15 February 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - After the passing of a new liquor law, Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Foods has leased a 16,770-square-foot junior anchor space at Cedar Hill Pointe for a new location. Spec’s is expected to open during the second quarter of 2020 at the regional-draw center located at the northwest corner of US Highway 67 and Pleasant Run Road.
‘Our world has been turned upside down’: Family mourns Dallas woman whose sons were orphaned after slaying
- Written by Dana Branham Dana Branham
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 February 2020 13 February 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - When Tammy Kirk wanted to get dressed up, her daughter was her go-to. LaTiffiney Rodgers knew how to do her mother’s hair and doll her up with makeup, even applying her false eyelashes.
Fireworks Prank Prompts Shooting Scare at Duncanville High School
- Written by Frank Heinz Frank Heinz
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Fireworks set off as a prank inside Duncanville High School frightened students and parents Tuesday who believed a gunman had opened fire inside the building.
Duncanville football program, ‘National Coach of the Year’ disciplined for violation
- Written by Brian Gosset Brian Gosset
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 February 2020 12 February 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville, which has reached the Class 6A Division I state title game during the past two seasons, was issued one-year probation and a public reprimand Wednesday by the University Interscholastic League.
