A proposal to amend the Texas Penal Code has been announced. This change would classify certain murders as capital offenses. The amendment is intended to target murders committed for political reasons.
Further details about the proposal are available, including the name of the legislation and the legislative session in which it will be filed. The proposal's announcement follows previous incidents of political violence.
The legislation is named after a conservative activist who was assassinated, and its announcement also referenced other incidents of political violence.
The transition to the new school year seems to be going smoothly. Despite the heat, we do have many of our youth traveling to school on our sidewalks, streets, and trails. I cannot stress enough how important it is for parents to teach their child the rules of the road. Whether t...
A custom bakery and wine bar is now serving its lineup of specialty wines and boutique cakes. Champagne and Cake is now open in Flower Mound, and the bakery/wine bar combo is inviting the community to its grand opening celebration on Saturday. It is located along FM 2499 near Chu...
The Bartonville man accused of stealing human remains from cemeteries in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as posting them online, has now been indicted. According to Denton County records, 42-year-old Michael Chadwick Fry of Bartonville was indicted on three counts of abuse of a corps...
Southern Denton County residents age 50 and older can connect with dozens of health and wellness resources during the 2026 Senior Health Fair this Friday, Sept. 11, in Flower Mound. The Flower Mound Seniors in Motion Auxiliary will host the annual event from 9 a.m. to noon at the...
Two men were shot in Lewisville over the Labor Day Weekend, and officials said they utilized Flock cameras to catch the man responsible. Lewisville PD responded to a shooting around 6:49 p.m. Sunday outside Taco Hut along State Highway 121 Business. Police released an update Mond...
Developing a new county budget each year takes more time and consideration than many realize. Beginning in January, department heads and elected officials begin the process of planning expenses for the upcoming fiscal year that begins 10 months away. Counties operate on a fiscal ...
The Northlake Police Department made 20 arrests in June, answered or initiated 2,694 calls for service and took 62 reports. Here are a few recent calls for service: On June 8, officers responded to a theft at QuikTrip after a manager reported a woman left the store with about $1,...
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Tuesday, Sept. 22. Fall prevention is really a year-round and daily activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 and older. More than 14 million, or 1 in 4, older ...
Texas is building the future of American finance with undeniable momentum. Texas is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters than any other state. We rank first in the nation for financial services employment. With three securities exchanges operating in our state, Texas has solidif...
