Grand Prairie Man Escapes Belgium Attacks. Rocky Gathright said he had just dropped off a friend at the airport and was pulling away when he heard a bomb go off. Two explosions, one at the Brussels airport and one at a busy metro station, killed at least 30 people yesterday and wounded at least 230 more. It’s not clear if security at DFW has been amplified in any way.
Scared Politicians Say Scared Things After Attacks. Some American politicians are already suggesting the country “empower law enforcement to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized.” Which sounds to me like some people don’t understand that police are already allowed to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods.
Murder Rate in Dallas Going Way Up. At this point last year, there had been a total of 24 murders in the city. This year there have already been 41, including three double murders in the last three days. Police blame drugs and domestic violence. Other people blame the police.
Hundreds Show Up To Funeral for Kholodenko Girls. There was an outpouring of grief and confusion last night as hundreds of people showed up to a Fort Worth church to remember the slain daughters of famed musician Vadym Kholodenko.
Dallas Stars Clinch Playoff Spot. Last night’s 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks guarantees a post-season slot. The team leads the Western conference with eight games left in the regular season.
