DART expects return to normal by Monday after train catches fire, injuring 6
DALLAS - Dallas Area Rapid Transit is still working to get back to normal after a harrowing fire on board one of its trains carrying 40 passengers on Wednesday. DART's board of directors got an update from the transit agency CEO on Friday with an estimate of when operations will be back to normal.
CDL school serving formerly incarcerated, homeless, robbed of semi truck for third time in...
A CDL school serving formerly incarcerated, unhoused, and military individuals has been robbed of their trucks for the third time in three months. Big Klass CDL in Dallas, Texas is run by veteran Kyree McClish, along with his wife. The school helps to give fresh starts to individuals who have been to prison,...
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be...
DALLAS — In an unprecedented move that’s set to revolutionize how music is released, powerhouse producer and sonic vanguard Erykah Badu and legendary hip-hop producer The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances—before the album hits streaming...
Five Dallas friends killed in fiery crash near Austin during girls trip
Five Dallas-area women were killed in a fiery crash just north of Austin last Friday. It happened on U.S. 281 just north of Austin during what family members said was intended to be a girls trip. A memorial was carefully placed near the site of the crash. The names -...
North Texas children experience an increase in emergency heat-related illnesses
UT Southwestern Medical Center reports a 170 percent increase in emergency room visits for children seeking emergency care.
Dallas Police Department Dismisses Two Officers for Misconduct and Legal Violations
In a move that signals a no-tolerance stance on misconduct within its ranks, the Dallas Police Department has announced the termination of two officers during disciplinary hearings. The hearings, led by Chief Comeaux yesterday, concluded with serious ramifications for Senior Corporal Joseph Robeson and Police Officer...
So, Actually, We Don’t Want Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans
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‘Radical far right agenda’: Texas school districts reject state’s Bible-themed curriculum
This coming school year, the Fairfield, Texas, school district, about halfway between Dallas and Houston, will roll out a new K-5 reading program that includes multiple biblical references. But the staff, hoping to avoid debates over families’ religious beliefs, has chopped roughly 30 sections out of the curriculum,...
State Fair of Texas Announces Attractions, Entertainment Lineup, and Weekend Rodeos for 2025 Fair
Fan favorites, awe-inspiring performances, live music, and so much more. DALLAS – August 1, 2025 – The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the State Fair, free with your...
4 to Know for Friday, Aug. 1
Here are four stories you should know about for Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. A crash in Burnet County that killed five Dallas women is currently under investigation. The man accused of killing hikers in Arkansas was an elementary school teacher in North Texas. Emergency officials are defending their response to a deadly...