North Texans Celebrating With Family Half A World Away
World leaders agree it's only a matter of time before Muammar Gaddafi is out of power in Libya. And some North Texans have been watching with a vested interest.
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World leaders agree it's only a matter of time before Muammar Gaddafi is out of power in Libya. And some North Texans have been watching with a vested interest.
Samir Mavrakis left Libya in 1974 at the age of 18. He came to the United States to attend college and had planned to return. But, he realized the oppression of Muammar el-Qaddafi regime.
As the political unrest heightens in Lybia, one Saginaw family is growing anxious, knowing their loved ones are caught in the middle of a civil war. Now, they wait, desperately trying to get in touch with them.
"I'm not going to be quiet," Slifer said. "I'm going to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people until my last breath."
The call came in just after 9 p.m. Monday.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Pockrus Page Road, near Interstate 35E on the city's south side.
A Rowlett church is accusing the city's mayor of religious discrimination for his opposition to holding voting there.
Each year, the carvers receive a warm Texas welcome as they prepare to transform 2 million pounds of ice into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
"I'm not going to be quiet," Slifer said. "I'm going to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people until my last breath."
The call came in just after 9 p.m. Monday.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Pockrus Page Road, near Interstate 35E on the city's south side.
A Rowlett church is accusing the city's mayor of religious discrimination for his opposition to holding voting there.
Each year, the carvers receive a warm Texas welcome as they prepare to transform 2 million pounds of ice into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
A Rowlett church is accusing the city's mayor of religious discrimination for his opposition to holding voting there.
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, responded to former President Donald Trump implying Democrats were behind the attempts on his life.
Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October.
State Representative Miheala Plesa, Democrat of Plano discusses her re-election campaign for TX House District 70.
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
Lowriders are mobile masterpieces that represent decades of culture in the Hispanic community. This artistry filled downtown Fort Worth during Sundance Square's Car and Culture Show on Sept. 21.
The 75-year-old was not only the first female tennis star from Latin America, but she was also a member of the "Original 9," a group of female tennis players led by Billie Jean King.
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tolbert, a 2022 third-round pick who barely played as a rookie, reset his personal best twice this season.
Korban Best won big for Team USA, taking home silver and bronze medals in track.
Prescott threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert with 20 seconds remaining and the Cowboys slipped past the Steelers 20-17.
Bush faces one count of driving while intoxicated, one count of accident involving injury and one count of evading.
The Cowboys showed glimpses of greatness against the Giants, but they are the team that is last in the NFC East.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
