The best hospitals in Texas have been ranked. Here’s where they came in the...
DALLAS — For the ninth straight year, UT Southwestern Medical Center was named the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the nation’s top hospitals for care in 12 specialties – the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals list released Tuesday.
New medical facility brings critical services to “health care desert” in North Texas
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Salvation Army Opens Cooling Stations as Triple-Digit Heat Hits North Texas
With heat indexes reaching triple digits for the first time this summer, The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 10 cooling and hydration stations across the region. Locations are open in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis and Tarrant counties. As the largest social services provider in North Texas, The Salvation...
Free for all: Trinity Metro won’t charge for rides during first week of August
Fort Worth’s transit agency is urging area residents to embrace its slogan: “Let’s Ride!”. After all, every Trinity Metro ride will be free Aug. 4-10. “This week of complimentary services will allow even more residents to leverage the rally cry of “Let’s Ride!” and get on board a bus, train, On-Demand rideshare van...
How to get access to Mental Health care in Dallas County
Taking the first step toward mental wellness can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and lacks insurance, Metrocare is here to help. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in Dallas County....
Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After He Was Discovered Squatting On Church Property
DeSoto police said a man was charged with animal cruelty after they discovered him “squatting” on church property and boarding ten dogs in a fenced area without the owner’s permission. Police were called to West Parkerville Road about 7:30 p.m. Friday to report a person camping on...
Irving Daycare Teacher Arrested for Injury to a 4-year-old Child
IRVING, TX – Irving Police officers arrested Sandra Johnson Randall, 62, a daycare teacher at The Sloan School, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for Injury to a Child. She is accused of harming a 4-year-old boy under her care. The investigation began on July 11, when the child's mother...
North Texans face rising heat dangers as outdoor workers push for relief
As the heat bears down on North Texas, people are looking for ways to stay cool and safe. For those who work outdoors, though, heat exposure is part of their daily lives and poses major risks. North Texas summers come with an increased threat of heat-related illness. Dr. Johan Valle,...
The Tiny Restaurant In Texas Has Mouth-Watering Chicken Fried Steaks Known Throughout The State
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect chicken fried steak – that magical crunch of golden breading giving way to tender beef, all swimming in peppery cream gravy – when time stands still and everything else fades away. That moment happens daily at Mary’s Cafe...
North Texas massage parlor owners banned from industry after violations
At least two North Texas massage parlor owners, including one in Fort Worth, have been banned for life from working in that industry in Texas due to licensing violations, officials said. In addition to the lifetime ban, the owner of a massage parlor in Burleson was required to pay a fine , the Texas Department of...
