Ahmad Goree named chief of staff for Dallas city manager
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has announced that Ahmad Goree has been named as her chief of staff, effective Monday, June 30. Goree brings with him to the City Manager’s Office more than 15 years of service and experience in public administration, strategic leadership and community engagement. He most...
Walmart pilots ‘Dark Stores’ to speed up online delivery
The dark stores are designed to stock high-demand products and function as smaller-scale fulfillment centers.
Famous small-town Texas steakhouse to reopen in Denton County north of Fort Worth
Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse , a 75-year Denton County landmark and once among America’s most famous small-town cafes, has been sold to Denton County restaurateur Marty Bryan and will reopen as part of the Marty B’s empire. owner Dave Ross said. The little back-road restaurant at 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder, has been...
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Carrollton, Texas to Try
Carrollton’s rapidly growing Asian population has made it one of the state’s most exciting epicenters for Chinese cuisine. Strip mall gems sit beside ultra-modern restaurants, drawing foodies from Dallas and beyond. Here are five standouts where you’ll find both authentic regional Chinese and innovative...
Allen teacher indicted on indecency with a child charges
ALLEN, Texas - An Allen elementary school teacher was recently indicted for indecency with a child. A grand jury indicted Austin White, a teacher at Preston Elementary School, on four charges of indecency with a child that involved sexual contact. White, 29, turned himself in to the Collin County Sheriff's...
State Fair of Texas Announces Jam-packed Music Lineup for 2025
If you make a trip to the State Fair of Texas every year, plan a trip on one of these days to check out some amazing live music. State Fair of Texas September 26 Through October 19. One of the best parts of fall is the State Fair of Texas...
Texas Tech alum shines in Netflix series ‘Forever’
Michael Cooper Jr., a Texas Tech University graduate and Dallas native, is making waves in the entertainment industry with his role in the popular Netflix series "Forever." Cooper, who has never lived outside of Texas, said, "I'm Texas born and bred." After attending the University of Texas at Austin and...
DFW Airport Unveils Nation-Leading Hybrid Aircraft Firefighting Vehicle
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has introduced its first hybrid Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, the Striker Volterra, becoming one of the first airports in the country to deploy the cutting-edge emergency response technology. The Striker Volterra is a specialized six-wheeled apparatus...
2 arrested, charged in Pleasant Grove shooting: police
Two men were arrested and charged following a shooting in Pleasant Grove on Monday that left one victim in critical condition. Juan Salinas, 35, faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, while Alexander Salinas, 24, is charged with aggravated assault and discharging a firearm at an occupied...
4 Dallas-area universities rank among world’s best and more top stories
Editor's note: In the top Dallas news of the week, Big D shines in two new reports. Plus, two hot restaurant openings and a gleaming Texas glamping experience. Get the details on our most popular Dallas stories below, then visit this event guide to make some weekend plans. 1. 4...