5 Dallas libraries could shutter in next two years due to proposed budget cuts
Dallas is set to close five branch libraries in the coming year amid wider budget cuts. The Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in northeast Dallas is slated to close as early as next month. The city says it’s one of the more underutilized branches and is close to other nearby libraries.
Dallas to close all nine neighborhood pools over next three years in push for...
The Park and Recreation Board, responding to rising maintenance costs, dwindling attendance, and multi‑million‑dollar budget pressures, is moving rapidly from a modest two‑pool cut proposal to a full retirement plan.
Dallas Police Crackdown on Street Takeover: 30 Citations Issued, Arrests Made Near White Rock...
Dallas streets experienced a crackdown this past Monday as the Dallas Police Department's Northeast Patrol Division, paired with the Street Racing Task Force, put a stop to a street takeover known for its stunts and dangerous driving. Officers swarmed an area near Peavy Road and Buckner Boulevard after community...
White Castle announces location for the first time in new state
White Castle CEO Lisa Ingram shared that the burger chain has been keeping an eye out in Texas to find a suitable location
Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Dallas before album release party
The 27-year-old was booked on charges of marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Wave of mass layoffs hit hundreds of Texans
Various industries hit, including health, defense, sales and shipping.
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks No. 2 for most new apartments built in 2025
A new apartment construction analysis shows Dallas-Fort Worth will keep building as long as the Metroplex keeps growing. The DFW metro area has the second-highest rate of new apartments being built in 2025, bested only by New York City. RentCafe's report, "New Apartment Construction Tops 500K Units This Year, More...
The 15 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Have Been Announced
The State Fair of Texas has some of the most unique foods you'll find at any fair. These 15 finalists prove how creative the concessionaires are.
Dallas man convicted in robbery, attempted rape retrial in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More than a decade after a Dallas man robbed a Shreveport woman and threatened to rape her, a unanimous Caddo Parish jury found him guilty as charged in a retrial that concluded Thursday, August 21, 2025. The three-woman, nine-man jury in District Judge Donald E. Hathaway...
Deep Ellum at a Crossroads
Deep Ellum has always been more than a neighborhood—it’s a heartbeat of Dallas. Founded 152 years ago, the area has grown into a cultural hotspot with more than 100 bars and restaurants and over 25 live music venues. On any given night, locals and visitors alike can be found crowding its patios, stages, and sidewalks.
