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He Helped the Drug Ecstasy Boom, Now Lives in a Bus

Texas Monthly recounts the story of Robert Jenkins, who was the 'King of X' decades ago

(Newser) - Had things gone a different way, Robert Jenkins might be living a plush life of retirement these days. He was, after all, the "King of X"—as in the drug MDMA, or ecstasy—back in the 1980s in Dallas, as an entertaining profile in Texas Monthly explains. Instead,...

Warrant: Dallas School Shooter Got in Through Unsecured Door

2 of 4 hospitalized students have been released

(Newser) - An armed 17-year-old student slipped into a Dallas high school through an unsecured door on Tuesday, setting off a chain of events that ended with four classmates injured, according to an arrest warrant released Wednesday. Per the warrant, surveillance footage captured an unidentified student open the door at Wilmer-Hutchins...

Man Arrested in Brutal Assault on Bride-to-Be

Alleged sucker punch left Canada Rinaldi with broken nose, 3 broken teeth

(Newser) - A suspect is in custody in Dallas after a bride-to-be who traveled from Oklahoma to Texas for her bachelorette party ended up in the hospital with a bloody face. Canada Rinaldi, 27, said a stranger punched her in the face a month before her wedding, as she and friends left...

The Hardest-Working US Cities
In This State,
Hard Work Is the Way
Feb 25, 2025 4:08 PM CST

In This State, Hard Work Is the Way

You'll find a lot of conscientious workers in Texas, per WalletHub

(Newser) - It's kind of an incredible statistic: American workers punch the clock for an average of 1,799 hours a year. That beats out Japan by 188 hours, the UK by 275 hours, and lucky Germans by 456 hours. WalletHub took a look at the 116 largest US cities to...

US Cities Feeling Most, Least Financial Distress

Houston and Anchorage at opposite ends of WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - We've all felt the bite of high prices over the past few years, but financial struggles are more prevalent in some places than others. WalletHub checked out 100 of the nation's largest cities to analyze residents' credit scores, accounts in distress, changes in bankruptcy filings, and search interest...

Looks Like Someone Shot at a Southwest Plane

No one was hurt Friday after bullet struck jet preparing for departure at Dallas Love Field Airport

(Newser) - A bullet struck the body of a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a Dallas airport, forcing the cancellation of the Friday evening flight, the airline said. No injuries were reported, and law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the...

Historic Church in Dallas Burns
Historic Church
in Dallas Burns
Jul 20, 2024 1:45 PM CDT

Historic Church in Dallas Burns

City says building that dates to 1890 'largely collapsed'

(Newser) - A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30pm Friday and...

These US Cities Are Heaven for Mosquitoes

Los Angeles tops Orkin's top 50 list

(Newser) - Time to break out the repellent: Mosquito season is bearing down upon us. Pest control company Orkin wanted to see which cities in America have the most issues with the flying pests, so it analyzed the numbers on how many customers it provided residential mosquito treatments to in major metro...

Guess Which US City Loves Its Dogs the Most

Dallas is No. 1, per Zillow and BARK

(Newser) - Want to know where America's dogs are "living their best lives"? Zillow and BARK have looked at the data and found that Dallas ranks No. 1 among the US' most "dog-obsessed" cities. To figure out where people and their pups are thriving, the two companies looked...

These Are the Most Diverse Cities in America

The top 3 all hail from Maryland, with Gaithersburg at No. 1

(Newser) - America is going through an "extreme makeover"—at least in terms of diversity, according to WalletHub , which took a peek at which major metropolitan areas rank highest in this regard. The site looked at more than 500 of the nation's biggest cities, scanning more than a dozen...

This City Is the Biggest Slacker in America

Burlington, Vermont, comes in last in WalletHub's rankings of hardest-working cities; DC is first

(Newser) - If you're itching to work hard toward that elusive American dream, there are some US cities that are waiting for you with open arms and rolled-up sleeves. WalletHub wanted to see which ones boast the best work ethic, so the site looked at nearly 120 of the nation's...

After Giraffe's Tumble, an 'Incredibly Difficult Decision'

Ferrell, 15, euthanized after dislocating jaw, which couldn't be repaired, per Dallas Zoo

(Newser) - A 15-year-old male giraffe was euthanized at the Dallas Zoo on Sunday after suffering an accident that hindered his ability to eat. The zoo said the giraffe, Ferrell, had an "unexpected fall in the barn" late on Friday. While examining Ferrell, veterinarians found he had dislocated his jaw "...

These Are the Most Sinful Cities in America

Las Vegas ranks No. 1 on WalletHub's list, while Pearl City, Hawaii, proves most virtuous

(Newser) - Christian teachings have long warned against the seven deadly sins, yet since the beginning of time, humans just can't seem to lick their related vices. WalletHub wanted to see which US cities are rife with people acting "illicitly," so it examined more than 180 of the largest...

60 Years After JFK Was Shot, 'a Race Against Time'
60 Years After JFK Was
Shot, 'a Race Against Time'
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 22, 2023 6:46 AM CST

60 Years After JFK Was Shot, 'a Race Against Time'

As surviving witnesses try to log their assassination accounts, conspiracy theories continue to abound

(Newser) - It's the day before Thanksgiving, and also the commemoration of another somber day in American history: the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. JFK was fatally shot in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, by Lee Harvey Oswald while riding in a motorcade with wife Jacqueline...

Dallas Mayor Switches Parties
Dallas Mayor
Switches
Parties
Sep 22, 2023 2:40 PM CDT

Dallas Mayor Switches Parties

Eric Johnson goes from Democrat to Republican

(Newser) - On Thursday, the 10 most populous cities in the US had Democratic mayors. On Friday, only nine do—and it is not because of an election, reports CNN . It's because Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican—a move he announced in a Wall ...

Texas Man Arrested in Serial Sex Worker Slayings

Oscar Sanchez Garcia, 25, allegedly killed 3 women over 4 months in Dallas

(Newser) - Another suspected serial killer has surfaced, this time in Texas. Oscar Sanchez Garcia, 25, was arrested Wednesday and will be charged with three counts of murder tied to the deaths of three women in Dallas from April through July. All three women were found stabbed to death near the Trinity...

Dallas-Area Mall Sees Fatal Mass Shooting
8 Victims, Gunman Dead
at Mall Near Dallas
UPDATED
May 7, 2023 5:13 AM CDT

8 Victims, Gunman Dead at Mall Near Dallas

Seven more are hospitalized in Allen, Texas

(Newser) - The nation's latest mass shooting took place Saturday afternoon at a shopping mall near Dallas. At least nine people are dead in Allen, Texas, including the shooter, reports the Washington Post . Another seven are hospitalized. Details:
  • Where: The shooting took place at an outlet mall, Allen Premium Outlets, about
...

Teen, 2 Stolen Horses Killed in Dallas Crash

2 other teens were hospitalized after early-morning accident, police say

(Newser) - The theft of three horses ended in tragedy on a Dallas road, police say. NBC-DFW reports that a 14-year-old died at the scene and two other teens, ages 16 and 17, were hospitalized in stable condition after a vehicle crashed into a group on horseback early Tuesday. Police said the...

4 Dead in Dallas Shooting
4 Dead in Dallas Shooting
Mar 13, 2023 1:08 AM CDT

4 Dead in Dallas Shooting

Details of apartment building shooting are not yet clear

(Newser) - Police in Dallas have confirmed four people died in a Sunday night shooting at an apartment building, the AP reports. Dallas Police Department Public Information Officer Juan Fernandez said in an email to the AP that officers responded around 7:10pm to a report of a shooting in the 3500...

Man Accused of Stealing Zoo Monkeys Says He'd Do It Again

Davion Irvin of Dallas says he's an animal lover

(Newser) - The man suspected of stealing two monkeys from the Dallas Zoo told police he'd steal more animals if he's released from jail, according to court documents. Davion Irvin's reason for doing so? He said, according to the documents, that he's an animal lover. The 24-year-old was...

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