10 killed in violent weekend crime across DFW metroplex
Ten people died in separate violent incidents across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex between Friday, Oct. 3, and Monday, Oct. 6, according to police.
DPD Arrests Alleged Drug Dealer on Felony Charges After Following Robbery Lead
DALLAS, Texas—A routine traffic stop by the Dallas Police Department’s Southwest Crime Response Team (CRT)/Deployment officers led to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer and the seizure of illegal narcotics and a handgun. On September 25, 2025, CRT officers located and arrested Ricardo Cabriales, 35, who was...
Texas-sized prices diminish state fair attendance
High prices — as much as $350 for a family of four — are causing some people to skip the State Fair of Texas this year, according to Dallas television station WFAA. Early in its 24-day run, the fair seems to be experiencing sparse attendance. “I couldn’t help...
Homeowners outraged after HOA destroys beloved property feature: ‘Incredibly irresponsible’
"The community is clearly upset." Homeowners outraged after HOA destroys beloved property feature: 'Incredibly irresponsible' first appeared on The Cool Down .
OU drops to No. 6 in latest AP Poll; Texas drops out of top...
OU fell to No. 6 in the latest AP Poll, despite its 44-0 win over Kent State on Saturday. The Sooners were No. 5 last week after beating Auburn at home. Texas A&M jumped them in the polls this week, though, after the Aggies’ impressive win over Mississippi State. The bigger news in the AP Poll is that Texas dropped...
Violent weekend in North Texas, and State Fair of Texas addresses rumors | Dallas...
October 6, 2025 - A violent weekend in North Texas, with at least 8 people killed in shootings or stabbings.
Texas Instruments informs employees of upcoming layoffs
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Texas Instruments notified employees about an upcoming wave of layoffs expected in December for their existing Dallas and Sherman fabrication plants. An anonymous employee told KXII the company broke the news to employees on Thursday, September 25. The move comes as Texas Instruments looks to...
Second Victim in Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility Dies Days Before Expecting Birth...
A second victim has died from injuries sustained during the Sept. 24 shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas, according to a Latino civil rights organization representing the victims’ families. The League of United Latin American Citizens announced Tuesday that Miguel Ángel...
’Have You Called The Police Yet?’: Dallas Man Orders An $18 Espresso Martini. Is...
Cocktails have gotten expensive. What used to cost $8 or $10 a few years ago now routinely runs $15, $18, or even $20 at many restaurants and bars. With prices climbing that high, diners expect their drinks to deliver—not just in taste, but in presentation and quality. After all, when you’re shelling out nearly $20...
Dallas train shooting leaves 1 dead, second homicide on DART transit system in a...
One person was killed on Sunday in a shooting on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit train, marking the second deadly attack on the city train in a week.