Dallas still waiting for first 100° day of summer – that’s unusually late
As of late July 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport hasn’t officially reached 100°F yet - a rarity this late into summer. The region usually hits that milestone by July 1, but this year’s scorcher is running well behind schedule.
TX redistricting committee to meet today at UTA
Texas lawmakers will hold a hearing in North Texas over the controversial plan to redraw Texas Congressional Districts.
Dallas and Fort Worth on Alert as Heat Advisory Issued, Temps to Soar Above...
Residents of Dallas and surrounding areas are advised to brace for sweltering conditions as the National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a heat advisory that remains in effect through Tuesday evening. Forecasters anticipate "heat index values up to 107", as per the National Weather Service. This weather...
Suspect arrested for arson following White Settlement hotel fire
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas - The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man who allegedly set fire to the Red Roof Inn in White Settlement. What we know: — Demonte Nelson, 50, is charged with arson, which is a felony. Deputies obtained a warrant for his arrest after...
Who Is America’s Fittest City For The Eighth Year In A Row ?
Arlington, Virginia is America’s fittest city for the eighth year in a row. That’s according to the annual American Fitness Index put out by the American College of Sports Medicine and Elevance Health Foundation, which ranks the country’s 100 most populous cities on metrics like trail miles, bike lanes, obesity rates...
This Classic Texas Café Serves the Best Blue-Plate Special
Looking for a great place to eat here in Texas, but you’re on a tight budget? This one is for you. While I’ve heard of the blue-plate special, I don’t believe I’ve ever ordered one (at least, not by that name). But if you’ve ever had a plate that comes with a main course and three sides, you’ve had one. Seeing as I...
North Texas students head back to school in 2 weeks, mid‑August
As summer winds down, students across North Texas are gearing up to head back to the classroom for the 2025–26 school year. Here’s when classes officially begin in major districts:
It’s not their first rodeo, 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo celebrates cowboys legacy
Lesa Ellinger blasted out of a metal gate, riding a sleek cross between a thoroughbred and a quarter horse. Her white embroidered button-up flapped in the wind as she rode in formation with her fellow drill team members, guiding her horse in perfect sync around the arena. The crowd admired with awe.
Dallas County murder suspect barricades herself in cab of semi for nearly 4 hours...
HUTCHINS, Texas - A 57-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting and killing a man, then barricading herself in a truck for hours, authorities said. Patricia Holt, 57, was taken into custody around 8:55 p.m. following a standoff with Dallas County Sheriff's deputies in the 1500 block of...
1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into at least 2 Dallas homes, police...
The Dallas Police Department said the incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Woodwick Drive.