Decades behind bars: Texas tops U.S. in exonerations with Dallas at the center
DALLAS — In Texas, convictions don’t always mean closure. For some, the story continues long after prison walls as they fight to prove their innocence. The Lone Star State is among the states with the highest number of exonerations. An exoneration is an official finding that a person did not commit a crime.
Dallas County DA blames “inefficient” software for jail overcrowding
DALLAS - The Dallas County Jail hit a crisis capacity level this week and officials are working to figure out how to make room for more than 7,000 inmates. But county officials say the crowding problem lies with the county's inefficient software implementation. County commissioner gets 70 cells back. Local...
These Neighborhoods Sell the Most Alcohol in Dallas
The monthly TABS report is a fun little peek at where (and how much) Dallas is drinking each month. The report, which is pulled from the Texas Comptroller's Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts database, is based on tax records. When it's released each month, we like to look at the bars and restaurants that are alcohol...
North Texas dining scene changing amid restaurant closures
The Porch in Dallas and Cat City Grill are among recent restaurant closures changing the North Texas dining scene.
North Texas distillery to close in one city, open new location in another
GARLAND, Texas — A popular distillery is closing its location in Tarrant County and planning to open a new location with a full kitchen and event space in Dallas County. Lockwood Distilling Co., which first opened in Richardson in 2019, will close its Fort Worth location at 1411 W. Magnolia Ave. and open a new...
Police crackdown in Central Business District leads to multiple arrests
DALLAS, Texas - A coordinated theft blitz by Dallas Police Department Central Business District Officers on July 23 resulted in six arrests within four hours. This operation marks the fourth such effort since November 2024, contributing to over 30 arrests in total. The department's proactive measures have been...
Scotiabank announces regional headquarters in Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott and the City of Dallas have announced yet another major economic expansion in the city. The Bank of Nova Scotia, which operates under the name Scotiabank, is expanding a regional headquarters in Dallas.
Man accused of fatally stabbing 76-year-old woman in Dallas
DALLAS - A man is in the Dallas County jail after allegedly fatally stabbing a 76-year-old woman on Tuesday. Dallas police responded to the scene in the 10000 block of Royal Lane around 2:50 p.m. Tuesday for a stabbing call. The initial information found that Angela Aniche, 76, had been...
After 27 Years, Investigators Have Identified a Homicide Victim Whose Remains Were Found in...
In April 1998, the body of an unidentified Black female were discovered in Lake Ray Hubbard in Collin County, Texas. At the time of the discovery, the woman was wearing black Adidas jogging pants, gray socks, and black Adidas athletic shoes. The woman's height was estimated to be 5'7" and her weight was approximately...
Major crash closes both directions of US 75 service road, officials say
DALLAS — A major crash overnight shut down both directions of the US 75 service road near Knox/Henderson, officials said. The crash was reported around 3 a.m. in the northbound service road of US 75 near Monticello Avenue, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The incident forced officials...