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Family of motorcyclist killed in I-20 hit-and-run share grief, plea
Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, was a particularly deadly weekend on Dallas County roads. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office responded to six fatality crashes, including two crashes involving hit-and-run drivers. The family of a young father killed while riding his motorcycle in Southern Dallas is pleading for...
Klyde Warren Park set for big Fourth of July celebration in Dallas
Live music, food trucks, family fun, and a rooftop fireworks show will light up downtown Saturday night.
Garland’s free July 3 celebration returns
The City of Garland will host Red, White & You, a family-friendly event featuring live music, carnival rides, food trucks, games, and an 20-minute fireworks show on July 3, starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.
Pop star Demi Lovato has written a cookbook
DALLAS — Demi Lovato, a singer and actor raised in Dallas-Fort Worth, has added a new role to a long resume: cookbook author.
Next Week’s Texas Temps Will Be 10°+ Above Normal
The heat dome that has resulted in miserably hot temperatures in the eastern United States will soon make its way to Texas. Humidity Already Making Texas Feel Hotter Than It Is. I don’t know about you, but it’s been plenty hot enough for me here lately. Even with the high...
FedEx lays off 131 employees at North Texas facilities
DALLAS — FedEx is laying off 131 employees at facilities in Garland and Plano, the company announced Friday. The layoffs will impact 81 employees at the company's facility on Herrmann Drive in Garland and 50 employees at the FedEx facility on Capital Avenue in Plano, according to a company news release.
Stolen German Shepard puppy found, suspect arrested in McKinney
A 10-week-old German Shepherd puppy, allegedly stolen from a Petland store in McKinney on Wednesday, has been safely recovered by police. Louis Anthony Pena, 29, was arrested in connection with the theft and remains in the Collin County Jail. Surveillance video showed the suspect, who had been filling out credit...
Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Suspect
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal crash. On June 19, 2025, at about 10:35 p.m., Dallas police responded to a major accident in the 12300 block of Ravenview Road. The preliminary information determined that the victim was struck by an unknown...
Texas budget includes money for green space at Fair Park
A parking lot at Fair Park could be replaced with grass and 400 trees. The project received $3 million in the state budget but still needs $6 million more.
