Dallas man sentenced to 70 months for illegal firearm possession
DALLAS, Texas — A 26-year-old Dallas man with a history of domestic violence convictions has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon. Thomas Keithlun Brown pled guilty to the federal offense in September 2024 and was sentenced on June 18, 2025, by United States...
Kelvin Joseph sued by family of motorcyclist killed
Kelvin Joseph was charged with driving while intoxicated and collision involving death for his role in an early morning crash that killed motorcycle rider Cody Morris, a 27-year-old mother of two.
Dallas firefighter’s body recovered from Lavon Lake after extensive search
DALLAS, Texas — The body of Dallas Fire-Rescue member Juan Omar Chaidez was recovered from Lavon Lake after two days of intensive search efforts, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Chaidez's body surfaced near Bratonia Park just before 7 a.m. Officer Chaidez, who served the City of Dallas for over six...
Dallas renames lakes along the Trinity River to honor Native American tribes
The city of Dallas is honoring some of Texas' Native American tribes by renaming three man-made lakes along the Trinity River basin in West Dallas. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday for a resolution to name the Three Sisters Lakes, with each lake named after a tribe that has historical roots to...
Senior living community breaks ground in South Dallas
Ground was broken on a new senior housing development named for a longtime Dallas community leader: Called The Culbreath, it's going up at 2770 Bethurum Ave., in South Dallas, where it will provide 364 affordable housing units for residents age 62 and older. According to a release, it's anticipated to...
Foot chase leads to mans arrest after gunfire incident
DALLAS, Texas — A verbal argument near MLK Boulevard and Forest Avenue escalated into gunfire early on June 19, 2025, prompting a swift response from Southeast patrol officers. The suspect, 44-year-old Christopher Morton, of Dallas, Texas, was apprehended after a foot chase. Morton faces multiple felony charges,...
Walmart to test dark stores in Bentonville, Dallas metro
So-called dark stores have been around for decades, and Walmart tested a similar format in its Bentonville online grocery pickup center between 2014 and 2023, before it closed. Walmart is once again moving forward with testing online fulfillment centers — aka, dark stores that are not open to the public...
Deadly Weekend on Cedar Creek Lake: 2 Kids Lost
Two young girls drowned during a boating trip on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. Despite wearing life jackets, they were trapped when the boat capsized.
North Texas law enforcement hosts free civilian active shooter training this Saturday
North Texas residents are invited to free Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training on Saturday, June 28, spearheaded by 30-plus agencies including Dallas and Grand Prairie police.
Houston Has This Wild Indoor Carnival With Roller Coasters, Go-Karts, And Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling
Looking for the kind of place where your inner child and your actual kids can both run wild? Head to the western edge of Houston and step into a full-on sensory overload at Funplex—a massive indoor amusement park where neon lights, booming music, and the unmistakable scent of popcorn and pizza swirl together in a carnival-meets-arcade atmosphere.