Dallas police officer’s life saved by bulletproof vest during apartment shootout
Officers arrived at the Mill House apartments around 9 p.m. Monday to find a chaotic scene with 10 people inside a unit and a suspect armed with a gun barricaded in a bathroom with a woman. After hearing screams for help, officers entered the bathroom and an immediate shootout occurred.
Dallas shooting: Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting in Red Bird
Dallas police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Green Cove Lane Monday afternoon, where they found 28-year-old Tabatha Jones with a fatal gunshot wound. Officers arrested 49-year-old Shanika Battle at the scene; she is currently held in Dallas County Jail on a murder charge. While authorities confirmed...
Flower Mound High School administrators outline policy ahead of possible student walkout
Hundreds of Texas public school students walked out of classes Friday as part of a national movement protesting immigration enforcement in the wake of the fatal shootings of two anti-ICE protesters in January by federal agents in Minneapolis. The protests were coordinated as part of the “National Shutdown” movement...
Man found dead inside home following Dallas house fire, officials say
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, just after 5:05 a.m., crews were called to a structure fire at a home in the 1700 block of South Marsalis Avenue.
7-Eleven spreads the love with Valentine’s Day deals
Roses are red, violets are blue; 7-Eleven has meals and deals perfect for two.
Arlington Pastor apprehended in Irving and Charged with Indecency with a Child
A founding pastor of an Arlington-based non-denominational church is behind bars on a second-degree felony charge of Indecency with a Child—Sexual Contact, an incident that happened nearly two decades ago. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Irving Police apprehended Troyce Hernandez, 50, of Kennedale, also known as “Troy...
Texas Raids Expose Indian Jewelry Stores’ Role in $55 Million Scam Preying on Seniors
Introduction (Image Credits: Unsplash) Authorities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area just dismantled a sprawling fraud operation that funneled millions through two Indian-owned jewelry outlets. Collin County Sheriff’s deputies, backed by federal agents, swooped in on Tilak Jewelers in Irving and Saima Jewelers in Frisco...
Woman found dead on burning mattress in East Dallas apartment fire
Firefighters forced entry into a first-floor apartment on Highland Road Sunday evening after hearing an alarm and found a woman on a burning mattress. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene despite being quickly pulled from the unit by first responders. The fire...
5 Best New Restaurants in Carrollton that Locals Swear By
Carrollton’s food scene reflects the city’s diversity and rapid growth. Beyond long‑standing Tex‑Mex and barbecue favorites, you’ll now find inventive pubs, serious coffee shops, and some of the best Korean and pan‑Asian food in the Dallas suburbs. These five restaurants highlight the newer side of Carrollton dining.
Selda Bakery brings pastries, all-day food to Richardson
Selda Bakery serves a range of Turkish and European pastries, in addition to all-day food. (Courtesy Selda Bakery) Selda Bakery soft-opened in Richardson on Jan. 20, serving all-day food and a variety of European and Turkish pastries, from honey-covered baklava to savory pide. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 2...

















