Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall
Angered Dallasites packed into Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, ready to give the horseshoe a piece of their mind about upcoming changes to alley trash services. About 50 protesters, led by Libby Collet, who started a petition at the center of the uproar, stood in solidarity as their fellow trash warriors told the City...
Here’s all the new foods coming to the State Fair of Texas this year....
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is giving an early look at all the new food and drinks that will be available in just a few short weeks. Big Tex has made his choices for the most delicious and creative food at the Fair this year, but there are plenty more sweet, savory and refreshing food and drinks that were not...
Body discovered below train bridge in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas - An adult male was found dead Thursday beneath a train bridge near Stadium Drive and Elder Drive, prompting a police investigation and significant traffic delays. Body found under bridge. What we know:. Arlington police said in a statement that preliminary findings do not indicate the man was...
Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones
Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
Rowlett police charge man with cruelty for shooting dart at cat
Rowlett police have arrested a suspect in connection with the serious injury of a feral cat. According to a release, Jacob Cushingham, 45, was charged with Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals, a third-degree felony after having shot a dart at the cat, which penetrated its right eye. Cushingham turned himself in...
Dallas Fried Chicken Hotspot Ranked One of the Nation’s Best
A beloved North Texas fried chicken dinner house—just a short drive from Tyler—earned a place on Southern Living’s best‐restaurant list, praised for its flavorful, crispy chicken and nostalgic comfort.
60-year-old man fatally shot in Dallas, police say
DALLAS — A 60-year-old man was fatally shot in northeast Dallas on Wednesday morning, police said. Officers responded around 9:15 a.m. to the 7100 block of Holly Hill Drive, near Greenville Avenue and Park Lane, where they found Shannon Rodriguez shot, according to a police news release. Dallas Fire-Rescue...
Dallas enters into 10-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo
Products provided by PepsiCo will now be the the only beverages in vending machines and drink fountains at all park and recreation facilities in Dallas. That's after the Dallas City Council approved a 10-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo during its Wednesday meeting. The agreement applies to brands...
North Texas private schools prepare for billion-dollar School Choice Program
DALLAS — At The King's Academy in Dallas, educators are preparing for what could be a transformative opportunity for their students and families. The private school, which serves low-income students and operates on a pay-what-you-can model, is positioning itself to take advantage of Texas' new Education Savings...
North Texans commemorate 24 years since 9/11
GRAPEVINE, Texas - People across North Texas gathered on Thursday to commemorate 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack. The city of Grapevine hosts a memorial ceremony every year in front of the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial to honor the victims and their families. The fire chief gave opening remarks....
