Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday confirmed that a 39-year-old man who was killed in a standoff with Dallas police officers last week was a member of her security team who had been using a fraudulent identity. Diamon Mazairre Robinson lived as “Mike King” for years, during which he...
‘Behind the Strings’ brings Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s legacy to life in Downtown Dallas
A new music symposium in downtown Dallas is centering Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an often-overlooked figure in American music. Swan Strings will host its inaugural Behind the Strings: Music Symposium on March 21 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The free, public event blends education, performance and reflection all...
Department of Transportation Throws Out Complaint Against Southwest Airlines By Nut Allergy Sufferers
The Department of Transportation has dismissed a complaint against Southwest Airlines by four national advocacy groups for nut allergy sufferers who accused the Dallas-based carrier of violating federal law when it changed pre-boarding rules, effectively discriminating against their members. The complaint dates all...
1 dead, 2 injured after alleged road rage shooting in Dallas
In South Dallas, one man was shot and killed and two others were injured after an alleged road rage shooting. Police were called to the 4500 block of South Fitzhugh Avenue around 11 p.m. on Thursday. "They were like, baa baa, baa baa. It was frequent. I say like a...
New Film Taps Dallas’ ‘Weird and Cool’ Vibe for Witchy Horror Comedy
When director Meredith Alloway made her SXSW debut in 2019 with the short film Deep Tissue, she sat in the Paramount Theatre for the awards ceremony watching her friend collect an award. She thought to herself, “I’ll never be able to do that. This theatre is too big!”
Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, dies at 74
Kiki Shepard, co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo" and Apollo Queen of Fashion, died on March 16, 2026 at age 74, leaving behind a husband and two daughters.
Deadly Pre-Dawn Motorcycle Wreck Shuts Down I-35 Ramp Near I-635 in Dallas
This morning, a motorcycle crash turned a busy Dallas interchange into a gridlocked investigation zone after a rider was killed on the ramp from northbound I-35 to IH-635, authorities said. Traffic deputies shut down the ramp while they worked the scene, sending drivers scrambling for alternate routes. Officials have...
At Least One Last Song for Poor David’s Pub
Brice Beaird still has music to play, places to perform. Highland Park musician Brice Beaird played what was to be his final gig at Poor David’s Pub with a tinge of sentimental nostalgia and a nod of thanks. The longtime Dallas music institution is said to be closing its...
You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The Brisket Tacos At This Legendary Texas Restaurant
Some food experiences are so transformative that they divide your life into “before” and “after,” and the brisket tacos at Mia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant in Dallas are absolutely one of those watershed moments. This is the kind of dish that makes you question everything you thought...
Driver killed after SUV collides with train in Dallas County, officials say
A driver was killed after being ejected from an SUV during a crash with a train in Dallas County Friday afternoon, officials said.
