Dallas County Launches Mosquito Spraying After West Nile Positive Samples Detected
Dallas County health officials have detected West Nile virus in local mosquito samples, prompting scheduled aerial and ground spraying in parts of far North Dallas starting Saturday night. City Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn announced the control measures on Friday, noting positive samples in Council District 12. Sprayin
South Dallas Nonprofit Snags Sweet First Shipley Do-Nuts Franchise
Shipley Do‑Nuts has inked a one‑unit franchise agreement with SouthFair Community Development Corporation to bring a Shipley shop to South Dallas, in what the company is calling its first nonprofit franchise deal. The neighborhood nonprofit will juggle an unusual triple role as landlord, tenant and franchisee. SouthFai
Late-Night Gunfire Leaves Two Dead on South Dallas’ Michigan Avenue
Two people were killed on Wednesday night after gunfire erupted in South Dallas, according to police. Dallas Fire-Rescue crews and officers rushed to the 3400 block of Michigan Avenue late Wednesday, where both victims were later pronounced dead at the scene. What Police Say. Officers were dispatched to the 3400...
Neighborhood Sushi Opens in Dallas, Bringing Austin’s Beloved Japanese Restaurant to Highland Park
To say Dallas is excited about Neighborhood Sushi would be an understatement. From Austin-based MML Hospitality, Neighborhood Sushi opened on June 30 at the Shops of Highland Park, marking the restaurant’s first expansion beyond Austin. Since debuting in 2020, the polished neighborhood sushi spot has built a cult foll
Texas Restaurant Where People Ignore The Entrée And Order Dessert First
A restaurant where dessert often takes center stage is a special kind of place. At this Texas spot, people are known to skip the entrée and head straight for the sweets. The dessert menu is legendary, with options that make it hard to decide. A person might find themselves ordering dessert first and a main course secon
Father files lawsuit against Atmos after son and wife’s death in Oak Cliff apartment...
A man whose 1-year-old son and wife were killed in a gas explosion and fire at an Oak Cliff Apartment in May has sued Atmos Energy for allegedly failing to mark a gas line struck by a driller. It’s at least the fifth lawsuit to be filed against Atmos over...
Bishop Arts Pincho Favorite Shutters As Wild Detectives Takes Over The Block
Sketches of Spain, the cozy Spanish pincho bar just a few doors down from The Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts, is serving its last round on July 19. The owners plan to fold the Zang Boulevard dining room into a larger Wild Detectives concept while keeping the original Oak Cliff bookstore open. Before the lights go out,
Dallas’ most glam fall gala to honor Hollywood superstar Charlize Theron
Hollywood star Charlize Theron will be the guest of honor at one of Dallas' hottest-ticket galas of 2026: She will receive amfAR's Award of Inspiration at the organization's black-tie ball on October 24. For a second year, the glamorous fall fundraiser will take place at the home of Kathleen and...
Arrest made in connection to teen’s drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard
19-year-old Lucas Roper has been arrested and charged with tampering with evidence in connection to a teen's drowning in April at Lake Ray Hubbard. An arrest affidavit states Roper discarded Erving's clothes and cell phone after he drowned, as well as deleted all digital communication with the victim before his arrest.
Dallas PD Investigation Leads to Cold Case Arrest
Over a decade ago, the Department of Justice launched the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) and partnered with police departments all over the country to help collect and review DNA evidence that could be used to address many of the unsolved sexual assault cases. In 2021, Detective Elizabeth DeAngelis, a...
