Mesquite Police investigating infant’s death, father arrested
Mesquite Police are investigating the death of an infant after the child suffered unspecified injuries. Police responded to assist a fire call on Thursday, Sept. 18, around 5:05 p.m. in the 5800 block of Northwest Drive. Officers were notified that a small child was unconscious and not breathing, according to...
Inspectors, vendors busy during State Fair of Texas keeping fair food safe
For Ernesto Mendoza, the State Fair of Texas brings out a feeling familiar to many across North Texas. “I’ve been coming to the fair ever since I was a little kid, so it’s a special place in my heart,” Mendoza said. Mendoza says he keeps that in...
TLC’s Timeless Classics Lit the Main Stage Ablaze at State Fair of Texas
TLC, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, performed during opening weekend at The State Fair of Texas. During their Saturday performance, which kicked off the opening weekend of the State Fair of Texas, TLC reminded their Dallas-Fort Worth fans why they remain one of the most iconic R&B girl groups...
Pedestrian killed in crash in southern Dallas, police say
DALLAS — A pedestrian hit by a vehicle in southern Dallas early Monday morning has died, police say. Police responded to the crash shortly after 3 a.m. Monday near the intersection of South Masters Drive and the westbound CF Hawn Freeway service road, officials say. Officers determined a pedestrian...
Dallas Shooting: Man killed in East Oak Cliff
DALLAS - One man is dead after an overnight shooting in the East Oak Cliff area of Dallas. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Monday. Police said two men got into a fight in the parking lot of a strip mall near the intersection of Ann Arbor Avenue and South Marsalis Avenue.
Former Plano educator sentenced to 20 years after child grooming allegation, records show
PLANO, Texas — A former Plano private school educator has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was accused of grooming a child, court records show. Jacob Allred, a former employee at Great Lakes Academy in Plano, pleaded guilty to sexual performance by a child, a second-degree felony, and was sentenced to 20...
Highland Dallas hotel reveals new restaurant that replaces Knife
A high-profile Dallas hotel has a new restaurant: Called The Reserve at The Highland, it's now open at The Highland Dallas hotel, located at 5300 E. Mockingbird Ln. at US-75. The Reserve replaces Knife Dallas, the steakhouse from John Tesar, which closed on August 31. According to a release, The...
North Texas manufacturing facility closing, impacting nearly 50 jobs
GARLAND, Texas — A manufacturing facility is closing in North Texas, impacting nearly 50 jobs. Hill & Smith, which manufactures traffic control products, is closing its facility in Garland. The company said it's targeting Nov. 21 as the final day of operations for the facility. According to a Worker Adjustment &...
Texas Starbucks Stores Closing in 2025 — See the Full List
Starbucks is closing multiple Texas stores as part of a major remodel push. Victoria isn’t on the list — but even here, the vibe inside stores is changing.
16-year-old killed overnight in accidental shooting, Dallas police identify suspect
DALLAS — A 16-year-old died after he was accidentally shot by a person playing with a gun, Dallas police said. Officers responded to a shooting call around 9:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the 800 block of Ryan Road in Central Oak Cliff, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department.















