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Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a recall for its Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Salad Kits after discovering a potential risk of Listeria contamination in the cheese packets included in the kits. This action is part of a broader recall initiative by Rizo-López Foods, Inc., which has called back dairy products across multiple brands due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium responsible for causing listeriosis, a serious infection. Product Details and Affected Areas The specific product under recall is the Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit, weighing 12.76 oz, identified by UPC 681131305440. Consumers are advised to check for a...

Houston, Texas - 18 individuals from Texas were arrested on November 28, 2023, for their alleged involvement in stealing more than $1.5 million worth of narcotics from pharmacies across Arkansas. This major indictment, returned in the Eastern District of Arkansas, marks a significant crackdown on drug trafficking and pharmacy burglary. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Schedule II through V controlled substances, pharmacy burglary, conspiracy to commit pharmacy burglary, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Seven of the defendants appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Patricia S. Harris this past Tuesday, while the remaining are...

In the recent multi-state Powerball lottery draw held on Monday, no ticket holder was fortunate enough to match all six numbers, thereby leaving the jackpot untouched. However, there were winners in other categories. Three tickets, which successfully matched five numbers along with the Power Play number, were sold. Each of these tickets has won their owners the substantial sum of $2 million. These lucky tickets were purchased in Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas. Additionally, five other tickets, which matched five numbers, have each secured a prize of $1 million. The locations where these tickets were sold include Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New York,...

A Dallas local news outlet, Dallas Metro News, recently reported that the three largest cities in North Texas have re-elected their incumbent mayors, ensuring continuity of leadership for another term. In Arlington, Mayor Jim Ross triumphed over challenger Amy Cearnal, obtaining 51.8% of the vote, as per Tarrant County's unofficial results. This victory will grant Ross a second term as Arlington's mayor. In Fort Worth, Mayor Mattie Parker secured nearly 70% of the vote, winning a second term in office. She expressed gratitude to her constituents through a tweet, pledging to continue working towards the creation of prosperous and secure...

FBI’s recent mistake of misidentifying the suspected shooter who murdered five people near Houston last Friday has left a Fort Worth man and his family in a state of fear and outrage. Francisco Oropeza’s photo was mistakenly released by the FBI, with his name misspelled and falsely linked to the suspect, according to Dallas Press News. This created confusion and chaos for his family as they received death threats over the weekend. Oropeza, a married man with children who recently started a new job in North Texas, is now uncertain and unsure about the safety of his family. The FBI’s...

Over the past weekend, a group of experienced disaster relief volunteers from Texas Baptist Men made their way from Dallas to Little Rock, responding to the aftermath of a devastating tornado that tore through the city, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The Director of Disaster Relief for Texas Baptist Men, David Wells, expressed that they had been keeping a close eye on the weather patterns and had volunteers at the ready, equipped with necessary tools, should the need arise. The initial deployment crew consisted of a command center and a large generator, and once on the ground,...

Craigslist has solidified its position as one of the most widely used job search engines in the United States, with over 60 million users per month. With a staggering 50 billion page views per month and a presence across 70 countries, the platform has become a trusted resource for millions of individuals seeking everything from selling furniture to finding a new apartment and, of course, finding a job. In the Dallas area, Craigslist has become an invaluable resource for those looking to find new job opportunities or change their career paths. From full-time to part-time, freelance to temporary positions, the...

In a major victory for supporters of school choice, a bill to channel public funds to private schools has passed its first significant hurdle in the GOP-led Texas Legislature. The Senate Education Committee approved legislation on Tuesday, along party lines, to establish education savings accounts. The bill's central feature is a school voucher-like program that would provide families with $8,000 to pay for private school tuition, books, and other expenses, such as uniforms. Despite opposition from conservatives, the eligibility requirements for the funds remain unchanged. Only students coming from public schools or beginning their education will have access to these funds....

As the season of spring unfolds in Texas, residents brace themselves for the inevitable arrival of severe weather. It is a time when storm chasers emerge to play a vital role in the collection of weather data that radar alone cannot provide. The historical timeframe for the “Tornado season” is from late spring to early summer, but this year, Texas has already experienced several tornadoes through mid-March, rendering storm chasers busier than ever. Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff from KRLD acknowledged the significance of storm chasers’ work, stating, “Until we get some sort of ground truth or a storm spotter or...