Allen teacher indicted on indecency with a child charges
ALLEN, Texas - An Allen elementary school teacher was recently indicted for indecency with a child. A grand jury indicted Austin White, a teacher at Preston Elementary School, on four charges of indecency with a child that involved sexual contact. White, 29, turned himself in to the Collin County Sheriff's...
Dallas ISD launches first summer arts intensive camp for high school students
(The HUB) – Dallas ISD’s Visual and Performing Arts Department recently hosted its first-ever, district-wide summer arts intensive, inviting high school students to immerse themselves in one artistic discipline for a week of hands-on creative exploration. Students worked in small groups to develop their craft in a...
North Texas veteran serves country amid cancer battle
Jasmine Allen has served in the U.S. Air Force reserve for eight years, and while she fights a challenging battle with soft tissue cancer, she says she's received tremendous support from her North Texas community.
State Fair of Texas Announces Jam-packed Music Lineup for 2025
If you make a trip to the State Fair of Texas every year, plan a trip on one of these days to check out some amazing live music. State Fair of Texas September 26 Through October 19. One of the best parts of fall is the State Fair of Texas...
Five Fantastic Buys at Central Market in DFW
Wander through the maze of Central Market Dallas, and you’ll quickly realize this is no ordinary grocery store—it’s an elevated food experience. From marbled butcher cuts to imported confections, every aisle holds something surprising. While most shoppers come for high-quality staples, the real thrill lies in the...
Texas Tech alum shines in Netflix series ‘Forever’
Michael Cooper Jr., a Texas Tech University graduate and Dallas native, is making waves in the entertainment industry with his role in the popular Netflix series "Forever." Cooper, who has never lived outside of Texas, said, "I'm Texas born and bred." After attending the University of Texas at Austin and...
DFW Airport Unveils Nation-Leading Hybrid Aircraft Firefighting Vehicle
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has introduced its first hybrid Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, the Striker Volterra, becoming one of the first airports in the country to deploy the cutting-edge emergency response technology. The Striker Volterra is a specialized six-wheeled apparatus...
2 arrested, charged in Pleasant Grove shooting: police
Two men were arrested and charged following a shooting in Pleasant Grove on Monday that left one victim in critical condition. Juan Salinas, 35, faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, while Alexander Salinas, 24, is charged with aggravated assault and discharging a firearm at an occupied...
4 Dallas-area universities rank among world’s best and more top stories
Editor's note: In the top Dallas news of the week, Big D shines in two new reports. Plus, two hot restaurant openings and a gleaming Texas glamping experience. Get the details on our most popular Dallas stories below, then visit this event guide to make some weekend plans. 1. 4...
Family of motorcyclist killed in I-20 hit-and-run share grief, plea
Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, was a particularly deadly weekend on Dallas County roads. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office responded to six fatality crashes, including two crashes involving hit-and-run drivers. The family of a young father killed while riding his motorcycle in Southern Dallas is pleading for...