Pedestrian killed in crash in southern Dallas, police say
DALLAS — A pedestrian hit by a vehicle in southern Dallas early Monday morning has died, police say. Police responded to the crash shortly after 3 a.m. Monday near the intersection of South Masters Drive and the westbound CF Hawn Freeway service road, officials say. Officers determined a pedestrian...
This Oktoberfest Train In DFW Chugs Along This Week With German Beers And A...
Here at the tail-end of September, it’s the last week of the year to enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations. In celebration of the beloved Bavarian holiday, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad are deploying a special seasonal steam engine called the Oktoberfest Craft Brew Train, to take passengers on a special beer German...
Starbucks to close six North Texas stores as corporate cuts ripple nationwide
Dallas, Texas — Starbucks is closing six cafés across Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend, part of a $1 billion restructuring that is eliminating nearly 900 corporate roles and trimming the chain’s U.S. and Canada footprint for the first time in years. The shutdowns take effect after service Saturday, Sept. 27, and follow...
Dallas Shooting: Man killed in East Oak Cliff
DALLAS - One man is dead after an overnight shooting in the East Oak Cliff area of Dallas. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Monday. Police said two men got into a fight in the parking lot of a strip mall near the intersection of Ann Arbor Avenue and South Marsalis Avenue.
Former Plano educator sentenced to 20 years after child grooming allegation, records show
PLANO, Texas — A former Plano private school educator has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was accused of grooming a child, court records show. Jacob Allred, a former employee at Great Lakes Academy in Plano, pleaded guilty to sexual performance by a child, a second-degree felony, and was sentenced to 20...
North Texas manufacturing facility closing, impacting nearly 50 jobs
GARLAND, Texas — A manufacturing facility is closing in North Texas, impacting nearly 50 jobs. Hill & Smith, which manufactures traffic control products, is closing its facility in Garland. The company said it's targeting Nov. 21 as the final day of operations for the facility. According to a Worker Adjustment &...
Texas Starbucks Stores Closing in 2025 — See the Full List
Starbucks is closing multiple Texas stores as part of a major remodel push. Victoria isn’t on the list — but even here, the vibe inside stores is changing.
Job fair at Gilley’s Dallas will have 1000s of jobs from 60+ employers
Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins is hosting a job fair with thousands of jobs available. It's the 8th Annual "You’re Hired Job Fest," and it'll take place on Thursday, October 2, from 9 am-1 pm at Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd., in partnership with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.
Dallas crash: Suspect detained after six-vehicle crash critically injures one
DALLAS - One person is in critical condition and a suspect has been arrested following a crash that involved at least six cars at a Dallas intersection overnight Saturday. Dallas police responded to a major accident at the intersection of Cockrell Avenue and McKee Street just after 2 a.m. Officers...
State Fair Of Texas Honors Central Texas Camp Counselors With 2025 Pride Of Texas...
DALLAS – The State Fair of Texas has awarded the 2025 Pride of Texas Award to youth camp counselors from Central Texas, recognizing their extraordinary courage during the devastating July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River. They presented the award in front of the Hall of State at Fair Park during the Opening...