This Dog-Friendly Texas Spot Is Basically a Café and a Park Combined Perfect For...
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first heard about a place where you could grab a bite while your dog ran free in an off-leash park. The idea sounded almost too good to be true, like someone had finally cracked the code on making outings with your pup actually relaxing instead of stressful.
FBI Operation in Forney Ties to Armored Car Shooting in Balch Springs
FORNEY, TX – A quiet afternoon in the Travis Ranch community was shattered Thursday when federal agents, supported by local deputies, descended on a residence in connection with the brutal shooting of an armored car guard in Balch Springs. The name of the suspect has not yet been released to the public.
‘We are here and we’re visible’ | A Texas fusion restaurant, global star Bad...
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A fast-casual restaurant in Grand Prairie is serving more than food — it’s serving identity, culture and pride. Michy’s Chino Boricua is a tribute to two cultures and two cuisines. Even the logo tells the story, blending Puerto Rico’s iconic coquí frog with China’s dragon.
Man charged with capital murder for shooting death of Dallas tattoo shop owner
Kenneth Wayne Brown Jr., 24, has been arrested and charged with capital murder for the Jan. 6 fatal shooting of Oak Cliff tattoo shop owner Just Smith-Gibbs. Police linked Brown to the scene via a cell phone and rental car he allegedly abandoned after the victim returned fire with an AR-15-style pistol during the...
Billboards featuring Nancy Guthrie’s missing person poster go up across Texas
DALLAS — Billboards are publicizing the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in North Texas and across the state, the FBI confirmed. The digital billboard is displayed near the split between US 121 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville. According to a statement from the FBI's Dallas office, Clear Channel...
Protective Order Suspect Arrested After Pursuit and Hours-Long Standoff in Little Elm
LITTLE ELM, TX - Little Elm Police Chief Rodney Harrison says officers safely arrested 40-year-old Matthew Sierra on Saturday, February 7th, following a vehicle pursuit and hours-long standoff. On Friday, February 6th, the Little Elm Police Department received a report that Sierra had violated a protective order...
Realtors Predict Buying Homes in These 11 Cities Will Pay Off in 10 Years
Realtors predict that buying a home in these 11 fast-growing cities could deliver strong returns and long-term value for buyers within the next decade.
North Texas / DFW School Walkouts & ICE — Feb 8–15, 2026
Students across North Texas campuses walked out to protest federal immigration enforcement policies. School districts warned that walkouts during instructional time violate attendance rules and may face consequences. The events highlight ongoing tensions around student civic engagement and school policy enforcement....
How This Italian Bakery Quietly Became Dallas’s Most Authentic Espresso Spot in Dallas, Texas
Dallas discovered authentic Italian coffee when Corrado Palmieri brought his hometown’s traditions across the ocean. The Salento native refuses to compromise, roasting beans in-house and baking pastries exactly as they’re made in Puglia’s heel. His pasticciotti—a Southern Italian specialty rarely found outside Puglia...
Dallas Boom Hits Speed Bump As City Sinks to 35th in Milken Rankings
Dallas’ long-running economic hot streak just got a chilly data point. The Dallas‑Plano‑Irving metro has dropped to 35th in the Milken Institute’s 2026 Best‑Performing Cities index, sliding from 19th a year earlier and tumbling out of the top 10 after two consecutive years in that elite tier. The fall reflects softer...

















