A Plano-based company was one of the first to respond to the scene of the Gulf oil spill. Almost 100 days into the disaster, they’re sharing their stories. When they first signed on to help with the spill they didn’t realize how massive the problem was, and how long it would take to clean up.
The board of oil giant BP faced a decision Monday on whether to keep Tony Hayward as its chief executive, although deliberations appeared to have narrowed to setting the terms for his departure. After a series of blunders, Hayward has become the battered face of BP’s efforts to contain the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and clean up the damage.
The Los Angeles Angels made a move to keep up with the Texas Rangers in the AL West by trading for infielder Alberto Callaspo last week. The next step was to add a quality pitcher, one who could counter the Rangers acquiring former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. A three-time All-Star who’s one of the most durable pitchers in baseball… (more…)
Josh Hamilton drove in three runs, Tommy Hunter pitched into the seventh inning to remain unbeaten and the Texas Rangers edged the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Sunday night.
A small North Texas town is facing some big controversy. Saturday evening the Combine city council decided to get rid of almost all of its police officers. Residents of the town of less than 1,800 that sits on the border between Escorts Dallas and Kaufman County say they feel safe, but after Saturday night’s council meeting, that changed.
She was 91-years-old and the pillar of her community, Agnes Liles’ family and friends are remembering a woman who often stole the show. Liles was killed in a car accident Friday night at the intersection of Center Street and Woods Drive in Arlington. She was riding with her best friend, who was driving them home from a night out. Inside… (more…)
A 16-year-old boy from Kansas City has been charged with assault after firing several shots and threatening suicide at an East Texas juvenile detention center early Saturday, police said.
The Texas Rangers have placed catcher Matt Treanor on the 15-day disabled list with a strained ligament in his right knee. Texas recalled catcher Taylor Teagarden from Double-A Frisco before Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels to replace Treanor as Bengie Molina’s backup. Treanor was injured in the seventh inning Friday night when he lunged for first base… (more…)
The Palo Pinto County community of Mineral Wells is doing what it can to help the family of Salvador Briones Jr. pick up after the 4-year-old died tragically last weekend.
Walk outside Diann Glover’s home in Rowlett and it’s hard to miss that the sidewalks are in shambles. ”You can’t walk. It’s a step,” explains Glover “They are in horrible condition.” Some people on Glover’s street say every step in their neighborhood comes with a potential hazard.