New $85 million development coming to former Valley View Mall site
A North Texas real estate firm is taking the first major step toward redeveloping the long-vacant Valley View Mall site. Scott Beck, CEO of Beck Ventures, has walked the open space near the old mall countless times since purchasing the property 12 years ago. “We’re actually physically standing, I believe,...
Local Residents Alerted After Shooting on Forest Lane Leaves Two Injured, One Dead
On November 19, 2025, Dallas Police responded to a shooting in the 9300 block of Forest Lane. Police say 23-year-old Christion Bingham shot two people, then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Man and woman arrested in Grand Prairie child death investigation, police say
Investigators have released few details about the case, citing child abuse confidentiality laws and an ongoing inquiry.
Rockwall County jury hands down 20-year sentence for man who fled crash, evaded police
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) This week, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Jason Aaron Smith, 46, for the offense of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle. After hearing evidence in the punishment phase of the trial, the jury deliberated less than ten minutes before they sentenced Smith to the...
Viral video of mom in labor at DFW hospital sparks outrage, legal action
MESQUITE, Texas - A video of a Black woman apparently being ignored while going into labor at a Dallas hospital has taken the internet by storm, with many people in ire at the actions of staff members. The One Food Making Your Memory Worse (And You Eat It Daily)Memory Well-being...
Safety and crime concerns are mounting in Forney neighborhood
FORNEY, Texas — Take a stroll down Lawnview Drive in Forney’s Gateway Parks subdivision, and it’s easy to see why families like Joseph Scherck chose the neighborhood. “Quiet, school was great when we moved here… those were all reasons that attracted us out to Forney,” Scherck said.
All charges against Dallas Zoo monkey theft suspect dismissed
DALLAS - All charges against a man accused of stealing two monkeys from the Dallas Zoo have been dismissed. According to court documents filed in June, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office motioned to dismiss two felony burglary of a building charges against Davion Irvin. The motion states Irvin...
1,000 North Texas families to get free turkeys, food at UNT Dallas
The University of North Texas at Dallas will host a large Thanksgiving food distribution Saturday morning, Nov. 22. The North Texas Food Bank, UNT Dallas, Tom Thumb/Albertsons, and global clothing retailer UNIQLO are partnering for the drive-through event, which begins at 9 a.m. on the UNT Dallas campus at 7300...
AT&T employee donates unused cafeteria food to nonprofit
It has been a tough year for millions of Texans when it comes to keeping the family fed. From SNAP delays and layoffs to inflation and rising grocery prices, some are feeling a squeeze on their finances. North Texas food banks have relied on the kindness of others. That’s why...
DoorDash driver shot during delivery speaks out after hospital stay
A DoorDash driver is speaking publicly for the first time after being shot during a delivery in Mesquite. Manuel Gonzalez, a husband and father of three daughters, is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. He returned home on Wednesday after spending three weeks in the hospital. “We cried together,” Gonzalez said....

















