Dallas City Council approves West Oak Cliff rezoning plan over residents’ concerns
Despite opposition from residents, the Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial plan to rezone the Hampton-Clarendon Corridor in West Oak Cliff. The rezoning, part of the larger West Oak Cliff Area Plan adopted in 2022, aims to increase walkability and housing density in the 35-acre area dotted with...
The Police Oversight Board’s Deep Ellum Crime Data Doesn’t Make Any Sense
Less than a month ago, Deep Ellum business owners sounded the alarm that unruly revelers had turned Dallas’ premier entertainment district into “a war zone.”. A string of incidents over the July 4 holiday weekend — including the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jonathan Santos, who was killed while attempting to break...
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter following fiery crash in Garland
One person is dead after they were T-boned by 18-year-old Alan Ernaldo Marmol Melendez early Wednesday morning. As of Thursday afternoon, the victim has not been identified by authorities. Melendez is charged with intoxication manslaughter. Garland Police responded to the crash around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday off South...
Pancho’s Mexican Buffet: Where to Eat at the Last Texas Locations
Remember those family nights at your favorite buffet? Panchos served up more than just food—it was a slice of nostalgia that many Texans hold dear.
Driver killed in overnight crash involving 18-wheeler on I-45
DALLAS - One person died and two others were hospitalized after a major crash on I-45 in Dallas early Thursday, according to police. Dallas Police said officers responded to a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a Chrysler around 12:45 a.m. on I-45 at I-30. The crash occurred near a construction crew working at the time.
Dallas Law Enforcement Captures Top-Tier Fugitive Martin Deanda from Texas’ Most Wanted List
On a day steeped with the typical city hustle, one Dallas neighborhood became the focal point for a covert operation that ended with the apprehension of a top-tier fugitive. On Wednesday, North Central CRT officers, through diligent surveillance, captured 43-year-old Martin Deanda, a name recently etched into the...
Dallas-Fort Worth Morning Briefing: H-E-B opens new store in Prosper
Good morning, DFW. Here's what you need to know today. Sunshine, heat and humidity return for our Thursday along with the chance of pop up afternoon showers and storms. Highs will be in the 90s but it’ll feel hotter and more like the triple digits. We continue to track a tropical disturbance in the southwest Gulf...
Dallas Animal Services Cleared of Animal Cruelty Accusations After Social Media Uproar
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is in the public eye following viral photographs that emerged on social media, showcasing the handling of two dogs by recent adopters in their parking lot. In response to a whirl of online concern and potential outcry, the Dallas Police Department's Animal Cruelty Unit promptly...
Mesquite PD adds commercial vehicle enforcement unit to help with 18-wheeler safety
The Mesquite Police Department now has a dedicated unit to ensure commercial vehicles operate safely. As the city sees more distribution centers, so will the 18-wheelers to haul the inventory across North Texas roadways. The specially designed and equipped Ford F-150 police vehicles, complete with six mobile scales,...
Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrific’ Crash Kills 3 Wednesday
Prayers are pouring in after a "horrific" crash killed three people on Wednesday morning. Three people, including two children, were killed in a horrible crash in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday morning, August 13. A white car was severely damaged in the crash, which killed a total of three people. ...
