Baltimore, Maryland – The sound of explosives echoed across the city of Baltimore on Monday as crews initiated a carefully planned demolition of a collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, marking a significant step towards freeing the Dali container ship from its entrapment amidst the wreckage. The controlled detonation sent mangled steel trusses … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – Families affected by the tragic 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, displayed anger and shock upon learning from an independent report that local law enforcement officers present during the shooting did not violate policy. The report, presented by retired Austin police detective Jesse Prado to the Uvalde city council, … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Atmos Energy, the natural gas distribution company, has confirmed that its system was not involved in the recent explosion at a Fort Worth hotel. The explosion, which occurred on Monday, caused significant damage to the hotel and raised concerns about potential gas system issues. The company’s statement comes as the investigation … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Following the explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Atmos Energy officials have completed safety checks and investigation, finding “no indication” of their equipment or gas lines being involved. The blast, which injured 21 people, occurred in the basement of the hotel where a restaurant, Musume, was under … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas – Houston Street in front of the Sandman Hotel has been reopened to traffic, three days after an explosion forced the area to be closed off. Crews were spotted removing road barriers on Thursday evening, signaling the return to normalcy in the area. The blast, which occurred on Monday afternoon, blew out … Read more
HOUSTON, TEXAS – A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, has decided not to press charges against a man who shot and killed a robber at a restaurant in Houston last year. According to a statement released by the Harris County District Attorney’s office, the grand jury chose not to file charges against the unidentified … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas – The attorney representing the man who fatally shot an armed robber at a taqueria in southwest Houston has expressed satisfaction with the decision made by a Harris County grand jury. Juan L. Guerra, Jr., the shooter’s attorney, stated that “Twelve people of Harris County concluded what all of us concluded: it was … Read more