Garland Police identified the gunman who killed three juveniles and wounded another at a Garland gas station the evening of Sunday, Dec. 26. Police believe the gunman, identified as Abel Elias Acosta, 14, is armed, dangerous and evading arrest. According to Lt. Pedro...

The state health department announced it has run out of a key treatment to fight the omicron COVID-19 variant, which makes up about 90% of cases in Texas. On Monday, Dec. 27, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced its regional infusion centers in...

Many families develop Christmas traditions throughout the years. Sometimes it is a tradition meant to pay respects to previous generations, but other times it develops by happenstance.  Sometimes it's a little bit of both.  Eleven years ago Julie Lawson of...

Christmas may be a good time to add a four-legged family member to the mix, but there are some things to consider before doing so. The Murphy Animal Shelter, located at 206 N Murphy Road, is dedicated to ensuring pets are adopted into loving homes. So far this year,...

Governor Greg Abbott held meetings last week to discuss the reliability of the power grid and preparedness ahead of the winter season. Abbott and energy leaders discussed actions already taken and improvements implemented by both providers and the state following the...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s pill, Paxlovid, to treat COVID-19 Wednesday, Dec. 22. The antiviral pill is the first authorized to treat people with COVID-19 at home before they need to be hospitalized....

Sometimes, it takes an off-campus activity to create a memory that will propel students to the next level. For decades, music students have had the opportunity to experience kinesthetic activities, where they learn by experiencing, touching, doing or being physically...