50 Years & Still Smokin’: The Legacy of Dallas Barbecue Icon Smokey John’s
The moment you walk through the front doors of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que and Home Cooking on West Mockingbird Lane, you’re hit with the glorious smell of wood-smoked meats and the sight of smiling employees eager to get customers through the cafeteria line and fed well. Both the food and culture at this family-run restau
Dallas’ Mariano’s is ‘best place to order a margarita’ in Texas
Specifically: Texas’ best marg comes from Mariano’s Hacienda on Skillman Street, near Dallas’ Lake Highlands, it said. While it would be impossible to have sipped all the margaritas in our great state — though fun to try — Chowhound’s choice is a safe one. In 1971, Mariano’s owner Mariano Martinez invented the frozen m
Illegal Alien Accused of Shooting Dallas Policeman Who Gave Him a Ride
An illegal alien is accused of shooting an officer with the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Police Department who had given him a ride, an affidavit alleges. On August 6, Dallas ISD police officer Justin Jones, a 16-year veteran of the force, received a call about a man walking on the median of a nearby highwa
Plano ISD votes to fire principal following teacher’s arrest, abuse allegations
Plano ISD placed Brinker Elementary Principal Jennifer King on leave in July, and board members voted to terminate her employment on Thursday evening. A civil lawsuit claims King received at least one report of teacher Paul Campbell inappropriately touching a student but failed to investigate or notify law enforcement.
These 6 Texas Pie Shops Serve Slices Worth Driving Clear Across The County For
Texas takes its pie seriously, and a good slice can turn a boring road trip into a reason to fill up the gas tank. From tiny bakeries in small towns to busy spots in the big cities, the Lone Star State has pie makers who roll out crust by hand and pile on fillings that keep people coming back.
Cement truck overturns into Dallas business; no injuries reported, police say
DALLAS — A cement truck driver lost control and crashed into a business in Dallas Thursday afternoon, police say. Dallas-Fire Rescue responded to a call around 1:28 p.m. to a major accident in the 2100 block of West-Northwest Highway. When officers made it to the scene, they determined a...
Dallas rapper Billy White is ready to make a name for himself
Changing monikers is not an unfamiliar trend in the music industry, but a West Dallas native is literally starting from scratch and reverting to his birth-given name: Billy White. The artist, previously known as Spike Chester, has a new project entitled “It Almost Went Different.” It’s more than an album; it’s an intro
Texas Public Schools Still ‘Passing the Trash’
August 13, 2026 – A growing student abuse scandal in the Forney Independent School District has left Texas parents demanding answers and raised sharp questions about the state’s ability to protect children from predatory educators. The case highlights glaring loopholes in how school districts vet applicants—and demonst
Twisted Root Burger Co. closes original Dallas location in Deep Ellum
An iconic burger joint in Dallas' Deep Ellum has closed: Twisted Root Burger Co., which helped usher in the "better" burger trend, has closed its original location at 2615 Commerce St. after 20 years. The restaurant issued a statement, saying that, "After many memorable years, Twisted Root Deep Ellum has...
One of Texas’ oldest family stores is closing after 103 years
Everything must go—the 16,000-square-foot downtown building is up for grabs too.
