🚨 ISRAEL STRIKES OVER 70 HEZBOLLAH TARGETS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON
The IDF hit rocket launchers and buildings Saturday as officials warned that the emerging U.S.-Iran deal may leave major security threats, including Iran’s proxies, unaddressed.
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DALLAS ISD TO LAUNCH UNIVERSAL STUDENT ID BADGE SYSTEM FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
All students will receive standardized badges featuring their school’s mascot, usable for transportation, meals, library checkouts, and athletic events.
The new system aims to simplify operations and strengthen campus security.
The new system aims to simplify operations and strengthen campus security.
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FIRST BABY SAFELY SURRENDERED AT ENNIS SAFE HAVEN BABY BOX
A newborn was anonymously placed in the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 3 last month, triggering a silent alarm and immediate care by firefighters.
The surrender marks the first use of the box under Texas Safe Haven Law, which protects parents who choose this option for their unharmed infant.
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TRUMP ANNOUNCES US-IRAN DEAL TO BE SIGNED SUNDAY WITH STRAIT OF HORMUZ REOPENING IMMEDIATELY
President Donald Trump said Saturday the agreement will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon in any form and involves no money changing hands, unlike the Obama deal.
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FORMER TEXAS CITY MANAGER CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTING TO ENTICE A MINOR FOR SEX
A federal jury found Ervin Joe Campbell, 64, the former Anson city manager, guilty after a one-day trial and just 30 minutes of deliberation.
Campbell drove to an Abilene hotel for the arranged meeting with undercover agents posing as underage girls, carrying condoms and cash. Sentencing set for September 17.
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🥵 HEADS UP WORLD CUP FANS: DALLAS STADIUM MATCH DAY FORECAST IS HOT AND HUMID
Sunday’s Netherlands vs Japan game brings 91°F temperatures with a heat index near 100°F by kickoff, plus a 60-80% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
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🐶🐱 DALLAS ANIMAL SHELTER URGENTLY OVERCROWDED
Animal Services has exceeded critical capacity after a surge from three large-scale cruelty seizures, pushing beyond its preferred 80% operating level.
Adoptions, fosters, volunteer shifts, and pet reclamations are urgently needed to create space and save lives.
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TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT SHINES IN STATEWIDE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY CHALLENGE
Corporal Kaleb Rains of Eastland was named DPS Grand Champion and Houston Police Department’s Scott Henderson took MCSAP Grand Champion at the 34th annual Texas Challenge in Corpus Christi.
Both winners advance to the North America Inspectors Championship in August.
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HEART DISEASE UPDATE: Tarrant County recorded a lower heart disease death rate than Texas and the U.S. in 2024, though heart disease remains a major local killer.
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TARRANT COUNTY HEART DISEASE DEATH RATE LOWER THAN TEXAS AND U.S. IN 2024
The county reported 143.9 age-adjusted deaths per 100,000 residents, down from 157.6 in 2015, while heart disease remains the second-leading cause of death locally.
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FBI DESIGNATES TEXAS-ORIGINATED “764” NETWORK A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT
The extremist group, which began in Stephenville in 2021, targets minors through social media and gaming platforms for grooming, exploitation, and coercion.
North Texas connections confirmed, including Plano. Parents urged to monitor children’s online activity and report suspicious contacts.
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