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SUMMARY: In Downtown Dallas, a man named Antonio Banks was arrested for a brutal, seemingly unprovoked attack on a woman, following her for several blocks before striking her with a blunt object, resulting in severe injuries. Surveillance footage led police to identify him. Banks, who was on parole at the time, has been charged with aggravated assault. In a separate incident, Fort Worth Officer William Martin faces charges of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting an unarmed driver following a traffic dispute. Additionally, Kevin Sheffield was sentenced to 50 years for two random murders, and a suspected drunk driver caused a crash resulting in a woman’s death.

The top crime stories from North Texas during the week of Sept. 15, including an arrest in the attack of a woman in Downtown Dallas, a Fort Worth police officer arrested for an off-duty shooting, a police chase with a murder suspect in Dallas, family members confront a Dallas murder suspect in court, a 16-year-old who was injured in a Haltom City shooting, a deadly crash involving an allegedly drunk 18-wheeler driver and a suspect is arrested in a deadly hit and run.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-09-20 14:12:00 

SUMMARY: Texas experienced notable job growth in August, particularly in the upstream oil and natural gas sector, which added 1,000 jobs, marking three consecutive months of gains. Since September 2020, the industry has added 37,400 jobs, reflecting sustained demand for energy resources. Texas Oil & Gas Association president Todd Staples highlighted the state‘s role in meeting energy needs globally. August data shows 11,823 active job postings in the industry, averaging salaries of $124,000. The sector also contributed $543 million in oil production taxes and $80 million in natural gas taxes, funding various public services.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-09-21 09:18:00

SUMMARY: Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez has raised concerns about the rising apprehension of “Special Interest Aliens” (SIAs) attempting to illegally enter the U.S. from Mexico, highlighting increasing interceptions of individuals with potential ties to terrorism. In a recent incident, Texas troopers detained a group of Turkish nationals who paid around $12,000 each to enter via a network sourced through social media. In the last 48 hours alone, DPS encountered eight SIAs from five countries. Experts, including retired Border Patrol Chief Aaron Heitke, noted a significant uptick in SIAs under the Biden administration, raising national security concerns.

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