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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...
Bounty hunter, private investigator charged with murder in Old East Dallas shooting
DALLAS - A bounty hunter and a private investigator have been charged with murder for an Old East Dallas shooting that killed a suspect. According to the Dallas Police Department, 43-year-old Rodney Brown and 23-year-old Jorge Moncivais are now charged with murder. They’re being held in the Dallas County jail....
Klyde Warren Park set for big Fourth of July celebration in Dallas
Live music, food trucks, family fun, and a rooftop fireworks show will light up downtown Saturday night.
Garland’s free July 3 celebration returns
The City of Garland will host Red, White & You, a family-friendly event featuring live music, carnival rides, food trucks, games, and an 20-minute fireworks show on July 3, starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.
FedEx lays off 131 employees at North Texas facilities
DALLAS — FedEx is laying off 131 employees at facilities in Garland and Plano, the company announced Friday. The layoffs will impact 81 employees at the company's facility on Herrmann Drive in Garland and 50 employees at the FedEx facility on Capital Avenue in Plano, according to a company news release.
Irving police lay out security concerns for FIFA World Cup 2026
Irving police told city council members that they need nearly $6 million in overtime funds to handle security for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Suspect
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal crash. On June 19, 2025, at about 10:35 p.m., Dallas police responded to a major accident in the 12300 block of Ravenview Road. The preliminary information determined that the victim was struck by an unknown...
Enjoy free chicken at Pollo Campero for National Fried Chicken Day
Pollo Campero is offering a free fried chicken leg or thigh with any meal purchase for loyalty members, and a 22-piece Fried Dark Meat Meal with 4 family sides, 12 rolls or tortillas, and feeding 10-12 people for those who sign up.
Texas budget includes money for green space at Fair Park
A parking lot at Fair Park could be replaced with grass and 400 trees. The project received $3 million in the state budget but still needs $6 million more.
