Associated Press: VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has died. He was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He was 88. The Vatican camerlengo made the announcement Monday. Francis suffered from chronic lung…… MORE
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Stormy Holiday Weekend Ahead for North Texas
DALLAS – North Texas residents should prepare for an active weather weekend, as a series of storm systems are set to move through the region, bringing the threat of large hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Friday will begin warm, windy, and humid, with overcast skies and highs reaching the mid-80s. While spotty showers are…… MORE
Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure in Plano Stores
PLANO, Texas — Collin County health authorities are urging residents to be vigilant after a person who recently visited multiple retail locations in Plano tested positive for measles. Potential Exposure Sites Identified The Collin County Health Department has confirmed that the individual visited the following locations while infectious: Anyone who visited these locations on the…… MORE
$8.9M in Meth Seized in Chayote Shipment at Texas-Mexico Border
TEXAS – Nearly $9 Million in Methamphetamine Seized in Chayote Shipment at Pharr International Bridge In a significant drug interdiction, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized approximately $8.9 million worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a commercial shipment of chayote, a green, pear-shaped squash native to…… MORE
Tragedy Strikes Florida State University: Two Dead, Five Injured in Campus Shooting
Authorities are releasing more details following a tragic shooting on the Florida State University campus Thursday afternoon that left two people dead and five others injured. During a press briefing, Tallahassee police confirmed that the incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. near the FSU Student Union, in the heart of the university’s main campus. Officials stated…… MORE