Dallas crash involving fleeing suspect critically injures child
DALLAS - A child was critically injured in a crash involving a fleeing suspect in Dallas. It happened around 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the Pleasant Grove area. Dallas police said the suspect was fleeing a domestic disturbance and crashed into another vehicle near the intersection of North Masters Drive and Elam Road.
Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight in North Texas as hot, dry weather continues
DALLAS - Skywatchers in North Texas are in for prime viewing conditions as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Clear skies and a dark moon phase will provide ideal conditions across the region, with peak activity expected between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thur
What Is Lagunero Food, and Where to Try It in Dallas
Most regional Mexican cooking that makes it to Dallas comes from places with some name recognition attached. Oaxaca, Jalisco, the Yucatán, places people have at least heard of even if they couldn’t point to them on a map. La Laguna doesn’t have that kind of reputation outside northern Mexico, which is part of why Mi Ri
This Hidden Lake Highlands Pocket Has Hills, Trees, and a 3,100-Square-Foot Home for $675K
Lake Highlands Pointe is a small neighborhood you may never have noticed, made up of two cul-de-sac streets tucked off Easton Road. There are no through-streets, so traffic is largely limited to those who live there, It’s private and peaceful — all the more so because of the beautiful terrain. Mature trees, winding str
Dallas expects to lay off 100+ employees
The city of Dallas is planning to lay off dozens of employees and eliminate even more positions as it works to balance its next budget. The city manager said it's all because costs are rising faster than revenue.
As creeks eat away at Arlington backyards, residents demand city take action to prevent...
Helena Montgomery bought her house in North Arlington for the backyard. It’s where she and her husband, Calvin Montgomery, hosted birthday parties, cookouts and holiday celebrations. That was 25 years ago. Today, she’s watching that backyard disappear. Their pool is tilting, so much so that the water level looks...
Five Meatball Subs That Prove Dallas’ Cred as a Sandwich City
A great meatball sub is one of the most important credentials needed for accreditation as a sandwich city. If you didn’t know, I will enthusiastically plant the flag: Dallas is a Sandwich City. We have the sloppy, saucy, cheese-stretchy meatball hoagies and the stained receipts to prove it. Here...
Plano drunk driving crash injures single mother just before school starts
A North Texas woman suffered critical injuries after a suspected drunken driver rear-ended her vehicle near SH-121 in Plano, ejecting her through the sunroof. 21-year-old Xander Jaymes Smith was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury. The victim's 17-year-old daughter
Dallas police search for hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian on I-35E
DALLAS - A pedestrian who appeared to be collecting aluminum cans along a Dallas freeway was critically injured early Tuesday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, police said. I-35 pedestrian crash. What we know:. Dallas Police officers responded at 2:09 a.m. to the northbound lanes of South R.L. Thornton...
Four DPD employees fired this week, chief says
The recent decision by Dallas authorities to address misconduct has sparked conversations about standards in public service. When the chief revealed the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings it highlighted the topic of Dallas police firings in a way that invites reflection on responsibility and consequences. Four staff
