Teen identified in fatal Garland crash involving two vehicles
GARLAND, Texas — An 18-year-old has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash that occurred late on February 21, 2025, according to the Garland Police Department. The crash took place just before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Garland Avenue and Stratford Drive. Garland officers arrived to find that one...
Texas High-Speed Rail Moves a Step Closer
Amtrak said: "We are seeking to identify the interest of potential partners through responses to this Request for Qualifications process."
Cartel leader wanted in connection to Southlake murder extradited to U.S.
A Mexican cartel boss could appear in a federal court in Texas as soon as Friday. José Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernández, known as "El Gato," is one of 29 prisoners handed over by Mexico on Thursday to face justice. It is a stunning turn of events. Villarreal-Hernández’s extradition marks a...
Where Buc-ee’s is Opening in Texas and Beyond by 2027
(Terrell, Texas) - Which camp are you in? Do you love Buc-ee's and want to stop every time you pass by one? Do you despise Buc-ee's and wonder why anyone even tolerates stopping at one? I see both sides of the argument but I am in the camp of "I. Love. Buc-ee's."
Fort Worth doctor reflects on measles outbreak in 1990 that infected more than 4,000...
The measles outbreak that started in late January in West Texas has infected dozens of people and killed a school-aged child according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. It comes as health officials released exposure concerns in San Antonio and Central Texas. On Wednesday, Rockwall County said an...
Denton County’s only non-profit addiction center faces closure amid funding crisis
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — Solutions of North Texas, the only non-profit addiction treatment center in Denton County, is confronting the possibility of closure due to a significant decline in funding. The facility, which has seen a steady increase in clients—from 559 in 2022 to 893 in 2024—now faces financial...
Airline Offering All-You-Can-Fly Pass Out of Texas This Summer
(Dallas, Texas) - Many of you are planning your couple or family vacations for the summer. Those plans will most likely include a flight out of Dallas or Houston or Shreveport, Louisiana. Flights can get pretty pricey depending on where you're going. The thing about airlines is that they don't...
Illegal Names: 8 Names You Can’t Give Your Baby in Texas
TEXAS (DDN) – Choosing a name for a newborn is a fun and exciting affair. Parents want a name that is pleasant to the ear, has a significant significance, or honors someone special. However, certain names are not permissible. In the United States, certain baby names are outlawed. In Texas, there is a specific list of...
Texas Police Won’t Join ICE Raids – Instead, They’re Talking with Migrants
There is a divide on immigration enforcement in Texas. While Governor Greg Abbott has taken a hardline stance on border security, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is taking a different approach, refusing to participate in federal deportation raids led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What’s...
Bill aimed to give Texas teachers $4 billion in pay raises passes unanimously
Whether Texas Teachers get $4 billion in pay raises is now up to the Texas House of Representatives. Senate Bill 26 unanimously passed out of the Texas Senate.
