Monkey seized from Dallas influencer found to have medical issues, sanctuary says

The nearly-3-year-old spider monkey was confiscated by police after a car crash in Dallas and is now at a wildlife sanctuary, officials say. IRVING, Texas — The spider monkey confiscated from a Dallas influencer following a single-car crash in Dallas in which police suspected her of driving while intoxicated had medical issues and showed signs … Read more

North Texas man shot and killed at Oak Cliff gas station trying to sell iPhone on Facebook, according to court records

Dallas Police say a 19-year-old is facing a capital murder charge for the shooting death of 66-year-old Ahmad Alkhalaf. DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Police said a 19-year-old is facing a capital murder charge for the shooting death of 66-year-old Ahmad Alkhalaf. According to court records, the shooting happened on Friday, Nov. 8 around 3 p.m. when … Read more

Austin city manager reflects on his first six months, outlines priorities

Broadnax highlighted several accomplishments since taking over in May and outlined priorities for the next six months. AUSTIN, Texas — Six months into his tenure, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says he’s found his introduction to the Texas capital “very pleasurable” and is focused on improving city services and addressing key issues like public safety … Read more

‘We are all in’ | Texas A&M breaks ground on new $200M Space Institute at JSC

The massive facility will house realistic lunar and Mars simulation spaces to help NASA astronauts prepare for missions. HOUSTON, Texas — Already home to a herd of Texas longhorns, Texas A&M is now planting its flag at Johnson Space Center. The Aggies are building a $200 million Space Institute on 200 acres just outside JSC … Read more