Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Dallas City Hall Braces for Showdown Over Sky-High Rents
Dallas City Hall is gearing up for a tough conversation over what many renters already know in their gut: finding an affordable place to live in the city has become a high-stress sport. This week, the Dallas City Council is expected to review new research that city leaders and housing advocates say confirms a steep...
The 12 Biggest Dallas Restaurant Openings This Spring
Mediterranean and Mexican food are having a huge moment in Dallas right now. Out of 12 upcoming openings, four are inspired by various regions of Mexico and another four follow the Mediterranean coast. Peppered in is a new sushi place that is a hit in Austin, a new neighborhood wine...
Artisanal Venezuelan bakery with French flair rises in north Dallas
A new bakery with Latin roots and European elan has debuted in north Dallas: Called Pan Pa’ Vos, it is a Venezuelan bakery at 3855 Frankford Rd., near the border with Carrollton. Pan Pa’ Vos (which means “bread for you” in Spanish), features a unique balance of cozy neighborhood...
Centrale Italia: The newest Italian restaurant is from the old guard
Centrale Italia, with its light, airy interiors and green tones, brings an Italian restaurant to Preston Hollow Village in a space that has seen several restaurant turnovers since the shopping center opened. The farm-fresh concept from Patrick Colombo’s Restaurant Works taps Chef Matthew Antonovitch to lead the...
Forney Man Arrested on Charge of Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual
Xavier Cephas, 43, of Forney, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on charges of injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual with criminal negligence. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department.According to jail records, Cephas was taken into custody at 6:21 p.m. following the alleged inc... Forney...
MY TRUTH: To the Honorable Diane Ragsdale
I was so pleased to read that Dallas Independent School District Board Trustee Ed Turner’s efforts led to the renaming of the City Lab High School to Diane Ragsdale City Lab High School, in honor of the Sunny South Dallas native and former Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. I would have been there with some of my team...
Man survives shooting & car crash in one night
A man who was shot and then involved in a car wreck on the way to the hospital was in stable condition. Dallas police officers were called to the scene of a shooting around 10:23 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 in the 3400 block of St. Francis Avenue and determined the unidentified man was shot by an unknown person. The...
North Texas family celebrates as astronaut Victor Glover prepares for historic Artemis II mission
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — As NASA prepares to send astronauts back toward the moon, one North Texas family is watching closely — knowing history will include someone they call their own. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, marking the...
Lockheed Martin opens Texas facility for U.S. government customers
Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company, recently opened a facility in Dallas that will streamline the development, testing and prototype production of next-generation systems and solutions for U.S. government customers. The Rapid Fielding Center is integrated with the manufacturing … Read More » The...

















