Randy’s Steakhouse owner fights to save historic restaurant
A wedding. A baptism. Yearly Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. What do all of these have in common? For Randy Burks, every major event in his life for the past three decades has occurred at his restaurant: Randy's Steakhouse . For the past 32 years, he's had a pretty simple routine. He gets up at 5 a.m. to start...
Dallas still waiting for first 100° day of summer – that’s unusually late
As of late July 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport hasn’t officially reached 100°F yet - a rarity this late into summer. The region usually hits that milestone by July 1, but this year’s scorcher is running well behind schedule.
North Texas students head back to school in 2 weeks, mid‑August
As summer winds down, students across North Texas are gearing up to head back to the classroom for the 2025–26 school year. Here’s when classes officially begin in major districts:
It’s not their first rodeo, 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo celebrates cowboys legacy
Lesa Ellinger blasted out of a metal gate, riding a sleek cross between a thoroughbred and a quarter horse. Her white embroidered button-up flapped in the wind as she rode in formation with her fellow drill team members, guiding her horse in perfect sync around the arena. The crowd admired with awe.
Dallas County murder suspect barricades herself in cab of semi for nearly 4 hours...
HUTCHINS, Texas - A 57-year-old woman was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting and killing a man, then barricading herself in a truck for hours, authorities said. Patricia Holt, 57, was taken into custody around 8:55 p.m. following a standoff with Dallas County Sheriff's deputies in the 1500 block of...
1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into at least 2 Dallas homes, police...
The Dallas Police Department said the incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Woodwick Drive.
Missing Denton Man with Cognitive Impairments Found Safe, Community Breathes Sigh of Relief
Relief has spread through the Denton community as the City of Denton Police Department announced on social media that Tony, the 24-year-old man who went missing earlier this week, has been safely located. An outpouring of gratitude followed the department's update, thanking the public for their role in sharing the...
McKinney man arrested after his wife was found dead during welfare check
A McKinney man is under arrest after firefighters found his wife dead Saturday in a closet from an apparent stabbing, according to a police press release. McKinney firefighters were responding to a request for a wellness check for 42-year-old Eslam Mohamed after receiving a call from a concerned relative overseas,...
This Classic Texas Café Serves the Best Blue-Plate Special
Looking for a great place to eat here in Texas, but you’re on a tight budget? This one is for you. While I’ve heard of the blue-plate special, I don’t believe I’ve ever ordered one (at least, not by that name). But if you’ve ever had a plate that comes with a main course and three sides, you’ve had one. Seeing as I...
A Fabulous, Funky Little Forest Hills 1940s Find
If you’ve never heard the phrase “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky,” you don’t know what you’re missing. This beautiful East Dallas neighborhood near White Rock Lake has some of the most interesting and charming houses you will ever find. The original homes were built as lake cottages and hunting cabins between the...
