‘This was Grandma’s house’: Fire leaves family of 11 without a home
A family of 11 is searching for a new place to live after a fire destroyed their Glenn Heights home, just weeks after several family members moved from Atlanta to begin a new chapter in Texas. Eight children were inside the home when the fire broke out. All but one...
Whataburger Plans New Location on Town East Boulevard in Mesquite
According to public filings, Whataburger plans to open a new location at 1730 N. Town East Blvd. in Mesquite, under a ground lease. Whataburger is known for its orange-and-white A-frame buildings, five-inch buns, and menu of made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, and breakfast items available around the clock. What
Female serial squatter hit with satisfyingly lengthy jail sentence
Heather Schwab pleaded guilty to felony fraud on August 31 and will begin her 20-year prison sentence, putting an end to her serial squatting habits.
Since it’s no longer totally infernal, here are the 10 best outdoor concert venues...
Finally, the weather has dipped back under 100 degrees, and more importantly, the nights will ease into briskness… eventually. And none too soon, if you ask us. We’re not much for the insufferable heat stuff, which means this is our idea of a Texas “cold front.” So, where are the best places to catch live music outdoor
The No-Frills Texas Diner Serving a Cheeseburger Locals Compare Every Other Burger To
A really good burger does not need bacon jam, edible flowers, or a paragraph on the menu explaining its personal journey. This Texas neighborhood joint keeps the whole operation wonderfully old-school, with burgers cooked fresh and a toppings bar where diners can handle the lettuce, onions, pickles, mustard, and other
Dallas Man Charged Over Alleged Threats Against Indiana Judges
DALLAS — A federal grand jury has indicted a Dallas man accused of threatening to kill multiple federal judges in Indiana, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Joseph Dale Lewis, 45, was indicted Aug. 26 on a federal charge of threatening to...
Some will see rain though Friday, others won’t
North Texas weather: Get the latest DFW rain forecast, updates on Tropical Storm Edouard, and what to expect for the hot Labor Day weekend.
Garbage truck driver reunites lost child in Rowlett with parents
ROWLETT, Texas - A good Samaritan in the form of a garbage truck driver helped reunite a lost Rowlett child with his family. On July 22, 2026, Alberto Gutierrez and a trainee were driving their garbage truck through a Rowlett neighborhood on a routine route. As the two drivers made...
Ruidoso Downs moving Triple Crown races to Texas in 2027
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Thursday, the owners of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announced that the Triple Crown races and other operations will be moving to Grand Prairie, Texas, in 2027. According to a news release, Johnny and Jana Trotter have agreed on a framework with Global...
Police arrive in under 2 minutes to bank robbery in progress — but an...
A Monday morning robbery at a Chase Bank in Cedar Hill, Texas, ended before police could reach the lobby, after an armed customer shot a knife-wielding suspect who had entered the branch and demanded money from employees.
