Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger leaves prison on parole after serving 7 years in killing of Botham Jean | | |
By Karen Brooks Harper
Staff Writer
Dallas Morning News
Former Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger walked free from prison Friday morning after serving seven years behind bars for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger, 38, shot 26-year-old Jean inside his apartment in September 2018. He had been sitting on his couch eating ice cream when Guyger, who was off-duty but still in uniform, opened the door.
She said she mistook Jean’s apartment for her own and believed he was a burglar. He lived on the fourth floor; she lived on the third. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2019, but was granted parole earlier this month.
Guyger was released after 10 a.m. from the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville. CBS reported live from the unit, but news cameras didn’t capture her release.
| | THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Paxton Under Fire After Leaked Audio Raises Questions About Retirees’ Benefits | | |
By Rita Cook
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
AUSTIN — Ken Paxton may have a political problem on his hands after leaked audio from a September fundraiser sparked some backlash from Texas retirees over his remarks about cutting federal spending. In the recording, Paxton argued that cuts to mandatory federal spending would be necessary to address the national deficit. “There’s no doubt we have to cut some of the mandatory spending,” he said during the private discussion. The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans took issue with the remarks, arguing that retirees depend on these programs to pay bills, obtain medical care and afford prescriptions.
| | Our Voices: Things Happen When Young Black Men In America Leave Home | |
My Truth: Let’s have more conversations
| | |
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
It’s no exaggeration to say that we are living in some challenging times. Sometimes without knowing it, peril awaits us. Whether you are young or old now, we have all heard the words “be careful” when we left home. There is nothing strange about parents telling their sons to take precautions. What are some of those precautions and safeguards? Here are a few of them. Call me when you get there. Take your cell phone with you. Come straight home. Park in a safe location. Don’t roll your car windows down.
| | |
By Cheryl Smith
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Texas State Representative James Talarico invited members of the Divine 9 to discuss the upcoming election. November 3, 2026 is the day of reckoning! Nearly 500, at my last count, members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta fraternities joined with the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities to discuss issues pertinent to Black people in Texas.
| | |
Read More SHOW: October 22, 2026, starting at 4p PDT/ 6p CDT/7p EDT, listeners or watchers can chime in live, donate to the cause, and watch it live online at the Black Headline News website, listen via BHN web radio, or watch it live on CTV platforms Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV.
| | NOLAN WELLS - Lest we forget! | | D.L. Hughley remains determined to keep Nolan Wells' investigation in the media until answers are given. | | | The family of Nolan Xavier Wells has retained attorney Ben Crump following the death of the Mississippi teen, who authorities say was left behind after his friends returned from a trip without him. | | Social Security recipients will get more money in 2027. Here’s how much, when | |
By Jacquelyn Burrer
Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.com/
Due to inflation and the rising cost of living, Social Security recipients will see higher monthly payments next year. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that millions of Social Security recipients will see an increase in their 2027 monthly benefits due to the rising cost of living. Here’s what to know. Every year, the Social Security Administration determines whether benefits should increase to account for the rising cost of living. These annual increases are known as cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs.
| |  | Four Tips to Help You Plan a Holiday “Staycation” | |
Sponsored by JPMorganChase BlackPress of America https://blackpressusa.com/
A great staycation starts when you treat your hometown like a destination – book one ‘anchor’ experience, stay somewhere that changes your scenery, and leave room for a little spontaneity,” said Steve Orens, President of FROSCH by Chase Travel, a leading travel agency. “My favorite staycation tip is to make it easy on yourself: choose a walkable area, plan one highlight each day, and let the hotel do the heavy lifting – warm beds, quick breaks, and fewer logistics. Holiday travel can be exciting, but between costs, crowded airports.
| | Paul Quinn College and The DEC Network Launch Partnership to Expand Entrepreneurship and Amplify Student Voices | | |
Paul Quinn College, the nation’s first Urban Work College and only historically Black college (HBCU) in North Texas, and The DEC Network, a leading nonprofit driving innovation and entrepreneurship across North Texas, announce a new partnership establishing a DEC Network satellite office on Paul Quinn College’s historic campus and opening the College’s first podcast studio. The DEC Network has long been committed to empowering diverse communities, and the partnership with Paul Quinn College further reflects this mission. By bringing entrepreneurial resources directly to campus, the initiative will ignite creativity, inspire innovation, provide mentorship opportunities, and motivate the next generation of business leaders.
| |
Fall and Summer
Registration Open
for All Students
Find flexible class options to fit your schedule
www.dallascollege.edu
| | | |
Got a question for Doc Shep?
Submit your college or career readiness question to successcoaching@fnsconsultingservices.com for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Make It Make Sense with Doc Shep column.
| | Blaming the Jane Doe ?! D.L. Hughley Calls Out Megyn Kelly Over Cornell | | | |
Three flavors, one delicious decision!
@Kakes4U
| | | What did your husband die from? | | | | | | | |
Tomi Williams
Rasmussen University
| | Ashley Wilson, is the Executive Vice President of Forest Forward. Hailing from Arkansas, she earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arkansas and her master’s in education from Iowa State. She recently completed . | | | |
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Buy Black
| Nandy Protecting Families LLC | "They help protect families with life, health, retirement, home, and auto insurance. Businesses can also benefit from group insurance, group health insurance, and group retirement plans. Their knowledgeable consultants | | | Dallas County ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the East Dallas Government Center. Congratulations to the County Commissioners, County Administrators, Facilities Department, and everyone whose hard work and dedication made this new facility a reality. | | |
A Picture is
Worth 1000 Words
| | | |
Listen to What I
Am Telling You
| Am I Chosen? Un-raveling the Mystery of Our Biblical Identity | | | HOW To DEVELOP SELF DISCIPLINE? | | |
September 17, 2019
Congressman Elijah Cummings died. ‘A giant of integrity and knowledge has fallen’: Washington reacts to the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings Democrats remembered Cummings as “a principled leader,” “a champion for justice,” and “a giant.” While Cummings was revered by his fellow Democrats, many Washington Republicans also offered condolences and spoke of Cummings with admiration. Trump paid tribute to Cummings as a “highly respected political leader.
| | | | “I Didn’t Know Until it was Serious”: Why FSGS is Often Missed in Black Patients | | |
By Dominique Lambright
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
For many people diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), the story starts the same way: “I didn’t feel anything at first.” “I thought it was something minor.” “I didn’t know until it was serious.” That’s not a coincidence, it’s a pattern. FSGS is a kidney disease that can quietly progress for months or even years before it’s detected. And for Black patients in particular, diagnosis is often delayed, missed, or misunderstood altogether.
| | |
Patricia Harrison-Mosley, born July 1, 1951, in Ferris, Texas, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Patricia lived a life centered on caring for others. She devoted her working years to a lifelong career in the medical field, a path that reflected her steady compassion and her commitment to serving people in meaningful ways. Her work was an extension of who she was: a loving caregiver whose kindness and concern touched those around her.
| | |
DAILY REMEMBRANCE
Somebody woke up to a void today and is trying to find their way.
Somebody won't be able to make things right because of things they didn't get a chance to say.
Somebody is wishing they could turn back time and gaze into a loved one's eyes. Somebody's heart has been broken by death, and all they can do is cry.
Somebody has fallen to their knees with the weight of sadness today.
Somebody is learning that the only way up from here is to stay on their knees and pray.
LaJuana and Patricia Barton
| | | | |
