Dallas man sentenced to 40 years for distributing meth
DALLAS - A Dallas man will spend the next 40 years in a federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine. Federal prosecutors said Orlando Gerardo Mejia-Mendoza pleaded guilty in June to possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Last week, a judge sentenced him to 480 months or 40...
CPKC Investing US$800 Million in American Manufacturing with Tier 4 Locomotives
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world’s two leading locomotive manufactures as part of an ongoing multi-year US$800 million investment in American industry. Having completed the purchase of 100 Wabtec Tier 4 locomotives built in Texas in 2025,...
5 things to do right now before ice, snow arrive in Texas this weekend
Widespread rain on Friday, Jan. 23 will gradually turn into sleet and freezing rain along the Red River, which will then hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area late Friday evening , according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. North Texans have been preparing for this storm all week, but if you still...
Palmer’s Hot Chicken to close brick-and-mortar eatery
Palmer’s Hot Chicken, Catfish and Shrimp in Hillside Village is closing, at least as a traditional restaurant. “With rising costs, we realized the smartest thing would be to move to a ghost kitchen and still going to take out, DoorDash, Uber, cater and food truck,” reads a Jan. 21 statement on Facebook from owner...
Dallas rapper Zeethewizard killed by a member of his entourage in shootout, affidavit says
DALLAS - The man arrested for shooting and killing the Dallas rapper Zeethewizard on New Year’s Day was a member of his entourage, according to police documents. Zecqurie Fields was shot early on New Year’s Day in the parking lot of the Pinkhouse Dallas nightclub. He died at the hospital on Jan. 5.
Euless firefighters rescue 90-year-old woman from burning apartment
The firefighters had to go in through a window to pull her out.
Dallas Police Homeless Outreach Team Arrest Suspect Illegally Renting Apartment Units
On January 14, 2026, the Dallas Police Homeless Outreach Team (HOT Team) and Northeast Patrol conducted a joint operation to secure multiple vacant apartment units in the 9600 block of Forest Lane. Investigation revealed that a known suspect had returned to the complex after being formally trespassed, changed locks...
Dallas, Collin County property tax deadlines near
The deadline to pay 2025 property taxes in Dallas County is approaching, with payments due by Jan. 31, 2026, according to the Dallas County Tax Office. Property owners who do not submit payment by the deadline will incur an additional 7 percent of the unpaid balance in penalty and interest beginning Feb. 1. Dallas...
Texas winter storm: Where you can go if your power goes out
Freezing weather is expected to move into North Texas this weekend, and it could affect the power in your home. If the weather causes your home to lose power, there are several warming stations across North Texas that will be open 24-hours a day for you to go to. Local...
Circle K Brings THC Beverages to Stores in Major Texas Metro Area
DALLAS — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is adding the THC drink VARIN to its beverage offerings at dozens of Circle K franchise locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It will be first THC drink to be carried by Circle K franchise stores. The convenience store operator's partnership with the hemp-derived...
