Company called 811 before work that led to natural gas leak, deadly Dallas apartment...
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
H-E-B reveals opening date for new store in Irving-Las Colinas
The wait for butter tortillas is nearly over in Irving: H-E-B has revealed the opening date of its forthcoming store at at 2351 W. Interstate Hwy 635, in the Las Colinas community of Irving. That date is ... Wednesday, June 17. Per tradition, the grand opening events will feature company...
Ping-pong-sized hail, storms threaten parts of Texas. Here’s when
Forecasters say some Texans could see 65 mph wind gusts, frequent lightning and an isolated tornado.
Complaints surface over parking and access at new Halperin Park in Oak Cliff
Visitors at Dallas's new Halperin Park in Oak Cliff are concerned about limited parking and safe pedestrian access. City explores solutions.
State Fair of Texas unveils patriotic 2026 theme
The State Fair of Texas unveils its 2026 theme, “Stars, Stripes, and Howdies,” celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the Fair’s 140th anniversary with patriotic Big Tex artwork ahead of the Sept. 25 opening at Fair Park.
Public records give timeline of what led up to Oak Cliff gas explosion
DALLAS — Public documents obtained by WFAA give a timeline of what led up to the explosion at a Dallas apartment complex on Thursday — and accuse one company of cutting into the gas line. Records from Texas811, a Richardson-based nonprofit working to prevent utility damage, show Engineering...
Report: Up-and-coming Texas city lands near No. 1 among best in US for families
Family planning? You might want to consider moving to certain Texas cities over others.
South Dallas on the verge of ‘monumental’ zoning change
Sweeping zoning changes to more than 3,000 acres of South Dallas are on the verge of approval after passing through Dallas’ City Plan Commission earlier this month. The zoning amendments to the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, or PD 595, now head to Dallas City Council for a public hearing and potential
2 suspects arrested after shooting in Balch Springs, officials say
BALCH SPRINGS, Texas — Two suspects were arrested Saturday afternoon after reportedly shooting someone multiple times at an intersection in Balch Springs, police say. According to the Balch Springs Police Department, officers were called about the shooting just before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Peachtree Road and La
Texas law requires calling 811 before any drilling or boring deeper than 16 inches
Texas811 excavation law questioned after Oak Cliff gas explosion. Learn about drilling requirements, utility marking, and penalties for non-compliance.
