Study shows alarming rise in Texas drunk driving crashes
Texas is facing a significant drunk driving problem, with El Paso leading the state and nation in fatal crashes involving a drunken driver, and Gen Z drivers being most likely to be caught driving under the influence.
17-year-old victim identified in South Dallas fatal shooting
DALLAS - The victim of a Thursday shooting in South Dallas has been identified. On Thursday, Dallas PD announced they had responded to a shooting in the 3100 block of Easter Avenue around 6:40 p.m. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died of his injuries....
Heartland Flyer to continue operating Oklahoma-Texas route following funding infusion
Passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will continue for at least another year after a Texas group agreed to chip in millions to keep the route alive, officials said Thursday. The North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council on Thursday voted to provide $3.5 million...
Arlington resident wins $1M on Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket
DALLAS - An Arlington resident is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning scratch-off lottery ticket in Midlothian. According to the Texas Lottery, the winning "$1,000,000 Crossword" ticket was purchased recently at a QuickTrip convenience store on FM 663 in Midlothian. The winner’s scratch-off letters matched...
Two dead in wrong-way crash near DFW Airport on Highway 114
A deadly wrong-way crash shut down eastbound lanes of State Highway 114 near DFW Airport early Monday morning, leaving two people dead and traffic backed up for hours.
This Texas Adventure Park Lets You Splash, Zipline, and Meet Gators All in One...
There’s a place just outside Houston where you can plunge into wave pools, soar through the sky on a zipline, and meet baby gators—all before lunch. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures in New Caney, TX, is the kind of wild, slightly chaotic fun that’ll have your inner kid grinning from ear to ear (and your actual kids totally wiped out by dinner).
Heartland Flyer receives emergency funding to continue service
The Heartland Flyer will continue operating for another year thanks to a $3.5 million vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The emergency funding prevents a shutdown of the daily Amtrak route between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth that had been scheduled to end Sept. 30. The future...
Arlington’s Southeast Connector Project Promises Ease for Commuters Despite Current Road Closures and Detours
Arlington's roads are getting a makeover, with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) deep in the throes of the Southeast Connector Project. A colossal effort aimed to overhaul and widen a stretch of 16 miles covering I-20, I-820, and US 287. This $2.1 billion undertaking is set to streamline the county's...
Fort Worth firefighters, city learning lessons from six-alarm Cooper fire
Fort Worth’s six-alarm fire at The Cooper is teaching the city some lessons about firefighting in mid-rise buildings that have increasingly popped up in recent years. The Fort Worth Fire Department and neighboring cities sent 80 engines and trucks and 272 firefighters to The Cooper, according to an incident report....
Kroger Opens New Locations While Closing Others
(WBAP/KLIF) – Kroger is opening up new locations in fast growing areas of North Texas, while shutting down some older stores. Recently Kroger has closed stores in both Garland and McKinney, and is planning to shutter 60 additional locations across the country. However, as Kroger closes locations, the company is also...