Tascosa grad returns to Texas after brain injury in Thailand
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An 18-year-old Tascosa graduate is back in Texas 52 days after suffering a catastrophic brain injury during a graduation trip to Thailand. Thalia was with her family on a trip to Thailand in July before she planned to begin studying for a career in health care when she collapsed and was rushed
11 All-You-Can-Eat Buffets In Texas Where We’d Happily Go Back For Another Plate
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that extends to the all-you-can-eat dining scene. From Dallas to Houston to San Antonio, the state is full of buffets that pile on flavor, variety, and value without asking you to choose just one thing. Asian fusion, sushi, hibachi, and American classics all share...
North Texas Faces Another Extreme Heat Warning as Dallas-Fort Worth Reaches 109 and Breaks...
DALLAS, TX — North Texas is under another stretch of dangerous heat after a record-breaking Monday pushed Dallas-Fort Worth to 109 degrees, topping the daily mark of 107. The extreme heat warning remains in effect through 9 p.m. Tuesday, and forecasters say most of the region will stay above 100 degrees through the eve
Garland Road Crash Turns Into Shooting, One Hospitalized as Gunman Flees
A traffic crash at one of East Dallas's busiest intersections turned into gunfire last night, sending a man to the hospital while one suspect fled before officers arrived and another was detained at the scene. Dallas police say the shooting call came in at approximately 8:39 p.m. at the intersection of Garland Road and
How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party
Smokey John's Reaves got it's start on Lemmon Avenue, but has been at its current location since 1999. Brothers Brent and Juan Reaves, owners of Smokey John’s, are one improv class away from running a comedy club. Sometimes they’ll get going on a bit, and play off each other like they’re arguing about who’s on first. A
Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que Marks 50 Years With Free Dallas Block Party
Smokey John's Bar-B-Que is turning 50, and the Reaves family is marking the milestone with a free block party at its Mockingbird Lane restaurant on Saturday, capping off a Customer Appreciation Week that runs through the day of the event. Dallas-area residents are invited to celebrate five decades of a barbecue busines
Big Tex is getting Levi’s biggest 501 jeans ever for 2026 State Fair of...
Big Tex has been a North Texas icon for decades, but this year he’s taking a fashion cue from Beyoncé and Grapevine’s own Post Malone: Levi’s jeans. The 55-foot cowboy is getting a custom pair of 501s fitted ahead of the 2026 State Fair of Texas.
Dallas steakhouse chef to open his own restaurant on Greenville Ave
An acclaimed Dallas chef is striking out on his own. Aubrey Murphy, who most recently was executive chef at SER Steak + Spirits, is opening his own restaurant on Greenville Avenue. Called Brute, it'll be a contemporary American spot located at 1802 Greenville Ave. #110, in the cute storefront previously occupied by Swi
Health inspections: Roach infestation closes Plano restaurant
A Plano restaurant remained closed after a second health inspection found a roach infestation and other serious violations, according to the city’s inspection reports. The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram contain data on health violations from 232 inspections between Aug. 2 and Aug. 15. Plano’s health inspections
Irving officer shoots woman, police say she advanced with a knife
An Irving police officer shot a woman who authorities said advanced toward officers with a knife during a domestic disturbance Saturday evening. Officers responded about 5:50 p.m. to the 300 block of Rolston Road, where they found the woman standing in the street, holding a knife and making threats, the Irving Police D

















