How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents
This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules are meant to cut out sugary foods and drinks, a central focus of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. But advocates fear they could cut down on what food is available for those in need. Stephanie Sy reports from Texas, which...
U.S. 287 reopens after person ejected in major crash
A major crash closed northbound U.S. Highway 287 at Interstate 20 in southwest Arlington for several hours on Thursday afternoon. Arlington Police said officers were called to a crash near 287 and Little Road at about 2:30 p.m. and arrived to find an unresponsive person on the road. That person was hospitalized with serious injuries. Further information about their condition is not yet...
Blackstone Foreclosure Push Puts 1,530 DFW Apartments on the Line
Blackstone has moved to foreclose on a four-property apartment package owned by Dallas-based Ashland Greene, putting roughly 1,530 units across the Dallas–Fort Worth area at risk of sale. The move stems from an alleged default on a roughly $177 million loan tied to the group of properties. Company leaders say talks with the lender are ongoing, but the prospect of a...
This Legendary Burger Chain Is Finally Making Its Texas Debut
White Castle, beloved for its iconic slider burgers, is finally headed to the Lone Star State. The chain's new Texas location will be in The Colony, a suburb of Dallas, reports The Houston Chronicle. A spokesperson for the mixed-use development told The Houston Chronicle that the fast-food restaurant is currently in the construction phase. The actual opening date for Texas's first White...
North Texas BBQ scene is sizzling with new openings. Here’s the latest
Barbecue lovers in Texas and beyond have plenty to celebrate as three notable pitmasters fire up new locations. From a Top 50 East Texas stand near Fort Worth to a Brooklyn debut from a Goldee’s founder, the smoke is spreading fast. Here are key takeaways: • New near Fort Worth: B4 Barbeque , run by Army veteran Nolan Belcher and his wife Emily, opened in Rhome...
Critical Missing – Brenda Moore James
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brenda Moore James. On April 29, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m., Mrs. James was last seen walking in the 900 block of Sunset Avenue. Mrs. James may be in need of assistance. She is described as a...
Opposition Holds as Preston-Royal Tower Project Faces Continued Pushback
A proposed development at Preston Road and Royal Lane with towers far taller than current zoning allows is drawing organized opposition from Preston Hollow homeowners, and early concessions by the developer have done little to ease concerns. More than 100 residents braved the threat of severe weather Tuesday to attend a Preserve Preston Hollow meeting to hear updates on a mixed-use project that...
Single North Texas mom receives life-changing home transformation
DALLAS — It’s been about five months, but Ashley Turnbo still can’t believe she’s here: making breakfast with her own pans, in her own kitchen, in her own heaven on earth. “I just woke up and God was like, ‘here you go,’” Turnbo said....
Inside Job: Ex-Brink’s Guard Hit With 14 Years For DFW Armored Truck Heists
Isaiah Warren, a 25-year-old former Brink's employee, is headed to federal prison for just over 14 years after prosecutors said he helped rob two Brink's armored trucks around the Dallas–Fort Worth area. A federal judge on Monday sentenced Warren to 171 months, and court filings show the late-2024 heists together yielded about $696,700 and left armored-car crews badly shaken...
Homicide at 2800 Fort Worth Avenue
On April 28, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a Shooting call in the 2800 block of Fort Worth Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined that 18-year-old, Ernest Rodriguez, was shot by 37-year-old, Relby Esquivel. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced Rodriguez dead at the scene. Esquivel was later...
