Grapevine Lake jet ski driver indicted in fatal Memorial Day weekend crash
The woman who was arrested in May after a fatal jet-ski crash at Grapevine Lake has been indicted on a manslaughter charge, attorneys for the victim’s family said Friday. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, 21, is accused of driving the speeding watercraft that hit and killed U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Ava Moore...
Rodeo Dallas remains closed as judge weighs Deep Ellum nightclub’s future
Property owners seek extended closure and earlier curfew, citing shootings and overserving allegations.
Mavericks’ new arena plans unlikely at county jail site, officials say
Local Dallas officials have “long heard whispers that the Mavericks could be eyeing” the county jail complex near Commerce Street and Riverfront Boulevard as a possible site for a new arena, but Dallas County Administrator Darryl Martin said that “nobody has contacted county leadership about the idea,” according to...
The 15 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Have Been Announced
The State Fair of Texas has some of the most unique foods you'll find at any fair. These 15 finalists prove how creative the concessionaires are.
Dallas Gets Jazzy: Free Concert Series Hits Local Parks with the Rob Holbert Group...
The City of Dallas is jazzing things up with a series of free concerts scattered through the idyllic green spaces of its parks—so consider your weekend plans sorted, starting now through September. This cacophony of musical talent is brought to you by none other than the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture in...
Where I Live: Illinois native finds belonging in growing Forest Hill
I left O’Fallon, Illinois, in 2013 chasing an opportunity. O’Fallon is a small military town 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. After years there, I was ready for a change. Texas called me. Fort Worth in particular with its promise of jobs and affordable housing. I landed in...
Tennessee quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond appears in court
The suspect in a quadruple homicide out of Lake County, Austin Drummond, appeared in court for the second time since he was captured.
8 ways to keep Dallas dogs active indoors
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s the dog days of summer, and if you’re looking for ways to keep your pup active out of the heat, Nutrish has some fun ideas. These simple but expert-backed ways to keep Dallas dogs active indoors are perfect for puppies, senior dogs, or any pet in between.
The Mystery of the Zip-tied Squirrel: A North Texas animal shelter seeks answers
Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is asking for tips after a squirrel was found with a zip tie around its neck near a local coffee shop.
Former Dallas City Council Member Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese has passed away
DALLAS — Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese, who represented District 4 on the Dallas City Council from 1999 to 2007, passed away Friday, according to her family and council members. In a Facebook post, Thornton-Reese's daughter, Lynetta Williams, confirmed her mother's passing, saying that she "passed away peacefully this...