Hidden Food Spots Across Texas You’d Never Find Without Locals
Texas stretches across nearly 270,000 square miles, and within that vast landscape lies a treasure trove of culinary secrets that most travelers never discover. While tourists flock to famous barbecue chains and well-known Tex-Mex restaurants, locals know the real magic happens in unassuming strip malls, converted...
Amber Alert Awareness Day honors memory of Amber Hagerman
ARLINGTON, Texas — January 13 marks National Amber Alert Awareness Day, commemorating the 1996 abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman in Arlington, Texas. The Amber Alert Program, which stands for "America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response," aims to locate and safely return missing children. The...
Texas Weather Alert: Above-Normal Warmth and Rising Rain Risk in Central and East Texas...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, Texas – A shift toward a warmer and wetter weather pattern is expected across central and eastern Texas between Tuesday and Saturday, raising the potential for periods of rain and localized travel...
Midlothian man arrested after armed standoff with police
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — A man was arrested following a standoff with police after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman, according to the Midlothian Police Department. The incident occurred on January 13, 2026, at a residence on Byrd Ranch Road. Derrick Lyn Morris, age not specified, of Midlothian, Texas, reportedly...
Arlington ISD to discuss possible elementary school closure
The district is hosting a community meeting Wednesday night to talk about the likelihood of closing Blanton Elementary.
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Arlington, Texas to Try
Arlington’s Tex-Mex scene is a flavorful blend of tradition, creativity, and Texas hospitality. A cornerstone of Arlington’s Tex-Mex cuisine, Mariano’s Hacienda exudes rustic charm with its hacienda-style architecture and traditional Mexican décor. The lively ambiance is enhanced by live mariachi performances on...
Grand Prairie ISD middle school teacher arrested for alleged grooming of a student, officials...
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Grand Prairie ISD officials said an Arnold Middle School teacher was arrested after an investigation into alleged grooming of a student stemming from October 2025. Officials said Kelvin Leiva, who taught English and Language Arts, was arrested on Jan. 8 at his home on the...
North Texas glass artist reveals the beauty of what we rarely see
Tucked away in the Studio Arts Center at the University of Texas at Arlington, the artist Justin Ginsberg carefully fuses two panes of glass through a process known as optical contact bonding– an adhesive-free technique that permanently binds two objects. In order to work, it requires perfection. The surfaces...
Champagne lounge, Pop and Pour, coming soon to Colleyville
Owner Jessica Glenn stands in front of her new business location. (courtesy Pop and Pour) A casual champagne lounge, Pop and Pour, will be coming soon to Colleyville, said owner Jessica Glenn. The lounge will serve champagne, sparkling wines from around the world, charcuterie boards and other small bites, she...
H-E-B Celebrates Expansion, Growth In Texas
Over its storied 120-year history, H-E-B has become synonymous with the grocery industry in Texas. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year continues to expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as other areas of the Lone Star State, and...

















