Body of missing Dallas firefighter recovered from North Texas lake, officials say
The body of Juan Chaidez was located and recovered from Lake Lavon near Bratonia Park.
Dallas restaurant Frenchie debuts in former Corner Bakery spot
A French restaurant has debuted in an iconic Dallas space: Called Frenchie, it's a new concept from Travis Street Hospitality (Knox Street Bistro, Georgie) now open in North Dallas’ Preston Center Plaza in the former Corner Bakery space at 8420 Preston Center Plaza. Described as a quintessential French brasserie...
Grimes County crash claims life of 18-year-old
ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) - An 18-year-old woman from Frisco was killed Saturday afternoon in a head-on collision on State Highway 90, south of County Road 115 in Grimes County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash happened around 3:45 p.m. when a 2023 Mazda CX-5 traveling south tried...
Three mosquito traps in Denton County test positive for West Nile, fogging scheduled
Denton County Public Health on Monday reported three positive West Nile virus mosquito traps, including one each in Lantana and the Harvest area. The locations will be fogged three times starting on Tuesday and continuing through next Monday if weather allows. Truck-based “ultra-low volume” fogging will occur between...
Allen Police Officer Dominique Akins honored by state
Allen Police Officer Dominique Akins was among 31 law enforcement professionals recently recognized by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for exceptional acts of valor, professional achievement and public service. The awards go to selected peace officers, reserve officers, jailers, custodial officers and...
Dallas Zoo offers $1 tickets for all ages on Dollar Days
Enjoy discounted admission and food specials at the Dallas Zoo's Dollar Days on July 17 and August 5. Tickets are available online.
Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty
Cameron Turner, 23, will spend 12 years in prison.
A $1.5B investment in Texas’ film industry has become law
Editor's note: This story is part of an ongoing series for Arts Access examining the health and well-being of our North Texas arts economy. Senate Bill 22, which invests $1.5 billion into Texas’ film incentives program over the next decade, has been passed into law and will go into effect starting Sept. 1.
State Fair of Texas shooter sentenced to 12 years in prison
DALLAS - The man who injured three people in a shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty. Court records show that 23-year-old Cameron Turner accepted a plea deal on Monday. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison...
Dallas aggravated robbery investigation leads to seizure of drugs, guns, counterfeit money
DALLAS - The Dallas Police Robbery Unit launched an investigation after a victim was held up at gunpoint and shot in the 9200 block of Bruton Road on June 7, 2025. Within a few hours, robbery detectives and officers with the Fugitive Unit and ATF Task Force identified and tracked down the suspects.