Judge declares mistrial in Tren de Aragua capital murder case after jury remains deadlocked
A Dallas County judge has declared a mistrial in the capital murder case involving a Venezuelan gang after the jury said they were deadlocked in their decision. Monday, the jury told the judge for a second and final time that they could not come up with a unanimous decision in the case of Carlos Zambrano Bolivar.
This Plano Elementary School Has An Axolotl — Plus Ferrets, Hedgehogs And More
Hughston Elementary in Plano ISD is home to one of the most unusual programs you’ll find at an elementary school: a campus pet lab with more than 20 animals, including an axolotl named Stormy. The hands-on program allows nearly 80 fourth- and fifth-graders to care for reptiles, mammals and aquatic species before...
Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into three school districts over student protests against immigration enforcement, alleging that school officials failed to ensure student safety and minimize classroom disruptions. The move, announced Monday, targets North East Independent School District...
National Powersport Auctions Breaks Ground on New Denton, TX Facility
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a provider of powersports remarketing and auction services, will celebrate the groundbreaking of its newest location in Denton, TX on Thursday, February 19, at 9:00 AM CST. The ceremony marks an important milestone in NPA’s continued growth and commitment to expanding its services...
Sunday Gunfire Rocks East Oak Cliff, Leaves One Dead
Gunfire in East Oak Cliff turned deadly yesterday, leaving one person dead and neighbors with more questions than answers. Dallas police said officers were sent to a shooting call in the 1500 block of Whitaker Avenue at 10:53 a.m. When they arrived, they found a wounded person who later died. Authorities have not...
Medical City Plano earns fourth straight top hospital award
For the fourth consecutive year, Medical City Plano has been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, earning the Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospital Award. This distinction places Collin County’s largest hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical excellence, according to...
Buffalo Wild Wings Faces Boycott Calls Over Halal Menu
Critics of Halal food have called the Islamic form of slaughtering animals inhumane.
He was a 14-year-old accused in a North Texas triple homicide. More than four...
DALLAS — A 14-year-old accused of opening fire inside a Garland convenience store the day after Christmas— killing three teenagers, injuring a fourth — and then vanishing. Five years later, Abel Acosta is still on the run. Dec. 26, 2021: A deadly encounter. Garland police say the...
Plano Park Prayer Turns Ugly As Man Hurls Islamophobic Slurs
A community Barakah Breakfast in a Plano park took an ugly turn yesterday when a man walked up to a group of Muslim students and volunteers from Islamic Relief at the University of Texas at Dallas and started hurling anti-Muslim slurs as they finished their prayer. No one was physically hurt, but attendees were...
Dallas police, U.S. Marshals arrest 11 fugitives in Operation Clean Sweep
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police have launched Operation Clean Sweep, resulting in the arrest of 11 fugitives wanted for violent crimes. Between February 2 and February 13, 2026, suspects were apprehended on charges including robbery, aggravated robbery, murder, and federal charges for armed robbery, according to the...

















