Bond conditions relaxed for Brad Simpson associate, James Cotter

James Cotter is accused of hiding Simpson’s “machine gun” in his home as police were investigating Simpson in the search for his missing wife Suzanne. SAN ANTONIO — A business associate of Brad Simpson charged with tampering with evidence related to the disappearance of Simpon’s wife had his bond conditions relaxed by a judge Thursday. … Read more

North Texas man pardoned by Trump still faces federal weapons charge stemming from Capitol riot investigation

Guy Reffitt, of Wylie, was indicted Dec. 14, 2022, in the Eastern District of Texas for possessing an unregistered firearm suppressor, commonly known as a silencer. DALLAS — A North Texas man and, according to federal prosecutors, one of the key figures in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, still faces a … Read more

Kendrick Lamar speaks to media ahead of Super Bowl halftime performance

On Sunday, Kendrick Lamar will become the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. NEW ORLEANS — Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance. “Being in the now and being just locked-in … Read more

New details revealed about new Six Flags Over Texas roller coaster

A proposal was filed with the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 22 for an “amusement park structure” in Arlington, according to online records. ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas last year teased a “record-breaking” new dive roller coaster coming soon to the Arlington theme park. Now we might have a few more details about … Read more

Guatemalan national wanted for murder arrested by ICE in North Texas

Dallas ICE agents arrested Guatemalan national Dennis Valenzuela for murder charges in his home country. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Guatemalan national wanted for murder in his home country was arrested by Dallas ICE agents at his home in North Texas, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE officials said in a statement … Read more

‘My mouth just dropped’ | Crowley ISD investigates video of a student slapping middle school teacher who is now on administrative leave

“I just feel like they’re both wrong because I don’t think a child should put their hands on an adult,” LaShay Hollie said. CROWLEY, Texas — A cell phone video showing a student slapping a teacher at Summer Creek Middle School is now under investigation by Crowley ISD. “He sent me the video. My mouth … Read more

Italy gears up for Winter Games countdown despite sliding track concerns

These are the first Olympics to fully embrace cost-cutting reforms, and use mostly existing venues — which has meant scattering the Games all over northern Italy. The one-year countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is on. IOC president Thomas Bach proclaimed on Thursday, “Italy is ready.” Italy has ski resorts in abundance and spectacular … Read more