According to Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, a student has been taken into custody for shooting another student in the leg inside a classroom at Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Friday morning. The shooting happened at the school on Langdon Road at around 10:30 a.m., according to the district police. The school was quickly secured, according to them. Medical help arrived at the school before 11 a.m. and took the student to a nearby hospital. Elizalde confirmed that a student was shot in a classroom and the injury is not believed to be life-threatening. The person said that the teacher...

The Texas Craft Brewers Guild is helping to promote the growth of the brewery industry in the state, leading to the continued expansion of craft beer. The Texas Craft Brewers Guild is a nonprofit organization that represents craft breweries in the state. They recently started a program called Brew City, Texas on March 28. The goal of this program is to promote economic growth and establish Texas as a popular place for beer lovers. The program has a total of 12 members, which includes Sugar Land and Galveston in the Greater Houston area. Caroline Wallace, the executive director of the...

The city of DeLand has a new policy that says you cannot record videos or audio inside the police department’s lobby. The city commission voted on a new rule this week because there have been more incidents involving “First Amendment auditors.” These are people who exercise their right to record videos in public places. The city informed News 6 that numerous residents visit the lobby to talk to DeLand police about a crime or to file a report. Although they may be directed to a different room to discuss the details, they are required to inform the receptionists about the...

Now, it is easier to understand what mental health resources are required throughout Florida. The Florida Department of Children and Families has created a unique dashboard that displays information about individuals who have been admitted for mental health services under the Baker Act. The dashboard displays information about over 87,000 individuals in Florida who have undergone mental health evaluations since July 1. “We have a lot of information that we can use to improve the system of care and make a difference for individuals who come to us in crisis,” said Melanie Brown-Woofter, CEO of the Florida Behavioral Health Association....

Florida and six other states are taking legal action against President Joe Biden regarding his recent student loan forgiveness plan. They argue that the plan will result in an estimated cost of $475 billion for taxpayers. This announcement was made by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office earlier this week. Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma are all plaintiffs in the lawsuit, along with Florida. The lawsuit is 62 pages long. In addition to Biden, the group is also taking legal action against Miguel Cardona, the Secretary of Education, and the U.S. Department of Education. “We will go to...

There was a lot of rain in some areas of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This caused rivers and creeks to fill up and overflow. As a result, authorities had to close roads and rescue people who were stuck in flooded streets. Over a span of 18 hours starting at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, a band of rain measuring 60 miles wide moved from the easternmost part of Kentucky to the Pittsburgh area and then to Dunkirk, N.Y., which is located on the shore of Lake Erie. During this time, the rain brought between 1.25 to over four inches...

If Pennsylvania deer hunters buy their antlerless deer license early, they will be guaranteed the ability to get one in 19 out of the 22 Wildlife Management Units. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is making a change to when you can buy a license to hunt antlerless deer. They are doing this to try and reduce long lines and online delays, like what happened last year on the first day of license sales. When general hunting licenses become available for purchase on June 24th at 8 a.m., hunters can only apply for antlerless deer licenses in three specific Wildlife Management Units...

Spring has arrived, which means people will be spending more time outdoors and exploring. Pennsylvania has many great places for hiking, picnics, camping, and more. However, there are a few things you should be cautious about when enjoying the outdoors. During spring, there are more people, bugs, and animals outside. If you are considering going camping, having picnics, or taking up hiking as a hobby this summer, it’s important to know about the possible dangers in the Pennsylvania area. Snakes are often found in wooded areas throughout Pennsylvania, even if you can’t see them. Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Snakes The Northern...

A bill was introduced to the Pennsylvania House on Monday. This bill aims to create a program that provides internet subsidies across the entire state. The program would be similar to the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. House Bill 2195 is a proposal to help make broadband internet cheaper for households that have financial difficulties. It suggests providing a $30 per month subsidy to help with the cost of monthly internet subscriptions. The federal ACP is expected to run out of funding by April 2024, which means that the last full month of benefits will likely be in that month, unless...

A Pennsylvania angler received a phone call from a fishing buddy, which made him realize that he should not cut up the trophy fish he had just caught. Chuck Main, who is 55 years old and lives in Beaver County, caught a yellow perch on April 7. This fish is similar in size to the current Pennsylvania state record. Main, who was fishing in Presque Isle Bay in Erie, caught a very heavy yellow perch. He really enjoys fishing for bass and knew that people were having good luck catching perch. He was fishing on his bass boat with his...