North Texas vape shops face losses, uncertainty after ban on THC-infused vapes
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal Axe Murder in Dallas; Irving Gang Detective Helped...
A Dallas man has been sentenced to life in prison for the savage killing of a stranger in December 2023. On December 7, 2023, 23-year-old Carlos Estrada, an illegal alien, fatally attacked a homeless man in Dallas using an axe. The victim, who was texting on his phone at the time, had no warning before Estrada struck...
Euless Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Meth Manufacturing and Distribution
The Euless Police Department, in a meticulously executed operation in the summer of 2023, arrested Mark Aaron Coker, age 46, on charges of manufacturing and distributing Methamphetamine, as per a recent social media announcement. The law enforcement efforts, carried out with the Mid-Cities Drug Task Force, aimed to...
Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Head-On Crash on SH-114 in Irving
A 45-year-old man was killed Friday night in a wrong-way crash that shut down part of State Highway 114 near the Irving–Grapevine city limits. The collision happened just before 8:30 p.m. on August 29, when a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of SH-114 struck another car head-on, according to Irving...
Dallas SWAT Raids Drug House, Arrests Five, Seizes Fentanyl, Guns, and Body Armor
Dallas, TX – Dallas SWAT officers conducted a raid last week at a suspected drug house in Northwest Dallas, arresting five suspects and seizing fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and body armor, authorities confirmed. Multi-Week Investigation Leads to Raid. The operation took place on August 22 at...
Dallas Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Long-Term Stalking and Violation of Protective Order
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for violating a protective order and repeatedly harassing a woman over more than a decade. Fifty-year-old Shedrick Thornton, who had two prior convictions related to the victim, was found guilty on August 14, 2025, of violating a protective order. The victim first...
12 Texas Burger Joints That Have The Biggest Burgers Ever
There’s something about Texas that demands everything to be larger than life. From the vast landscapes to the hearty hospitality, the Lone Star State doesn’t do small. And when it comes to burgers, Texans mean business. Join me on a delicious adventure as we explore 12 burger joints across the great state of Texas...
Gaithersburg Murder Suspect Caught in Texas
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that 39-year-old Luis Antonio Quintanilla, wanted for the fatal shooting of his partner, 35-year-old Maritza Ferman Sorto, in Gaithersburg on August 31, was arrested in Irving, Texas, and is awaiting extradition to Maryland. According to MCPD, “On Sunday, Aug....
The Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Festival In Plano Returns This September
September is here! Among the many exciting events lined up for this month, ranging from Oktoberfest celebrations, fall activities, and early onset Halloween hijinx, is the sensational Plano Balloon Festival. Flying from Thursday, September 18, to Sunday, September 21, the Plano Balloon Festival is a signature annual...
The Best Southern Fried Chicken In Texas Is Hiding Inside This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
In the heart of Dallas’ Deep Ellum district, nestled among trendy boutiques and music venues, sits an unassuming brick building that houses what might be the most transcendent fried chicken experience in the Lone Star State. Pecan Lodge may have built its reputation on smoky brisket, but their Southern...
