Dallas-Fort Worth News: Greg Hardy Arrest, Snow Cone Debate, School Shooting Survivor, and Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness

Greg Hardy Arrest and Allegations

• 🚨 Greg Hardy, former Dallas Cowboy, was arrested in Richardson on charges of assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
• 📌 His current girlfriend reported an altercation where Hardy allegedly pushed her, got on top of her, and put his hands around her neck.
• ⚠️ This arrest adds to a long history of allegations against Hardy, including a 2014 domestic violence accusation that was dismissed.

Arlington Snow Cone Stand Controversy

• 🍧 A debate has erupted in Arlington over synthetic food dyes used at MC Snow cones, a decades-old family business.
• 💬 A neighboring property owner erected a sign protesting the use of these dyes, claiming they are unhealthy.
• 🔬 MC Snow cones, owned by retired teacher Lepita Hernandez, sources ingredients from manufacturers and plans to use FDA-approved natural alternatives once available, though the FDA is phasing out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.

Wilmer Hutchins High School Shooting Survivor's Account

• 🏫 Colia, a teacher at Wilmer Hutchkins High School, shared her experience of being grazed by a bullet during a shooting that injured five people.
• 🤕 She described the moment she heard shots, crawled to a closet, and realized she had been hit, expressing the lasting psychological impact and PTSD.
• ⚠️ Colia is seeking support from the school district, stating her workers' comp and paid leave requests have been denied.

Fort Worth Named Best City for Zombie Apocalypse Survival

• 🧟 Fort Worth has been named the best city in America to survive a zombie apocalypse, according to research by Excavator Parts Direct.
• 🚗 The ranking considers factors like low population density, ease of transportation, good road conditions, and proximity to state parks for escape.
• 🚓 Fort Worth PD is reportedly prepared for such an event, utilizing specific lights for zombie alerts and having weapons for "zombie elimination."