Patrick M. Walker
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Mansfield, TX, United States
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texas church posted some sermons on youtube
The church website reportedly was taken down after Sunday’s shooting, which reportedly killed 27 of the church’s 50 members and wounded two dozen more. → Read More
Woman fatally stabbed in Arlington; second victim in unknown condition at hospital
One victim — a woman in her 40s — died at the hospital, Arlington police said. The other victim, a man in his 20s, was being treated at the hospital in unknown condition. Police believe they may have a family relationship with the suspect. → Read More
Eight reportedly shot dead in Texas home
Eight people are reportedly dead after being shot in a Plano home, according to multiple news reports. → Read More
Funeral arrangements finalized for Mark Diebold
Diebold, 48, died Thursday during tactical team qualifications after suffering an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. → Read More
East Texas woman jailed after taking off in police SUV
The woman remained in the Angelina County Jail on Sunday, a day after she allegedly took a Lufkin police SUV after being arrested and led authorities on a 20-mile chase. → Read More
Arlington soldier one of two paratroopers killed in Iraq on Sunday
Sgts. Allen L. Stigler Jr., 22, of Arlington was posthumously promoted from specialist, the Army said in a news release. The military is investigating his and fellow Sgt. Roshain E. Brooks’ deaths. → Read More
TCU board elects new chairman, vice chair
Mark L. Johnson will replace Clarence Scharbauer III, whose term ends May 31, as chairman, and Kit Tennison Moncrief will become vice chair. → Read More
Silver Alert: Arlington police seek public’s help in finding elderly man with dementia
Willie Redmon was last seen leaving a healthcare facility on foot Saturday night. Redmon, 72, is described as black, 5-foot-8, slim build, 160 pounds and hazel eyes. → Read More
School district to build fine arts center, athletic complex on Eastern Star Home site
The property was acquired by the district in December and will place both facilities on the southern edge of the city’s entertainment district. → Read More
Still no resolution in FWSO contract standoff
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association said in a statement Saturday that it had agreed to return to the bargaining table at the request of the musicians union and “had hoped to have a constructive discussion that would bring the musicians back to the stage.” → Read More
Vegan nachos, $27 pig-a-palooza sandwich top list of new Texas Rangers food items
Globe Life Park adds a new roster of concession items for the season, which starts April 3. → Read More
UT Arlington, UNT earn elite research designation
In their quests to be named top research universities, UT Arlington and UNT took a major leap this week. → Read More
Arlington council OKs restrictions on payday, auto title lenders
Agreeing that while it may not be a perfect ordinance, it’s at least a good first step, City Council members Tuesday night approved restrictions on how payday and auto title lenders will be allowed to do business starting in February. → Read More
Arlington council set to vote on payday, auto title loan restrictions
After nearly five months of work, the Arlington City Council on Tuesday night is set to act on proposed restrictions for payday loan providers, including limiting loans to 20 percent of a borrower’s gross monthly income. → Read More
Bedford firefighter’s worker’s compensation benefits still under dispute
The state association that handles workers’ compensation claims for cities is appealing a decision last month to award benefits to a cancer-stricken Bedford firefighter. → Read More
Supermoon eclipse: Where to watch in the Fort Worth area
Partly cloudy skies should help make the rare supermoon eclipse that occurs Sunday night spectacularly visible to the naked eye in North Texas. → Read More
Dog found in Alvarado recovering from gunshot wound
Officials with the Humane Society of North Texas in Fort Worth are seeking information on the case. → Read More
Reflecting on loss, Arlington mayor says ‘it was just time’
The City Council is scheduled to canvass the votes Tuesday, and Jeff Williams will formally take office May 26. → Read More
Field of streams: Rains wash out Tarrant County sports leagues
The monsoonlike start to 2015 has caused major scheduling headaches for Tarrant adult and youth sports leagues. → Read More
SMU researchers say they’re not surprised by Thursday’s stronger earthquake near Venus
“This illustrates that we all need to think about the possibility of larger earthquakes in the region where we live,” says Brian Stump, SMU Albritton Chair of Geological Sciences. → Read More