State Highway 114 shut down in both directions due to ‘police activity,’ officials say
IRVING, Texas — Part of State Highway 114 has been shut down in Irving due to "police activity," officials say. Traffic camera footage shows that part of the highway has been closed in both directions between Highway 183 and Tom Braniff Drive. It's not yet known exactly what police...
Bonnie Parker Returns to East Dallas
Robert Abtahi and law partner David Payma have come to expect some interruptions in their daily work. Ever since they moved Texas Defenders to a newly renovated building by Baylor Hospital, near downtown Dallas, visitors off the street have been stopping by, asking to take a look around the place and maybe snap a few...
Group of Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved Elementary School Crossing Guard with a...
Trecia Crawford, known to the Mott Haven Elementary School community as Ms. Crawford, had been without a vehicle since hers broke down about five months ago
10 Texas Breakfast Cafes Where The Biscuits Are Half The Reason To Go
Texas takes breakfast seriously, and nowhere is that more obvious than at the state’s legendary breakfast cafes. From fluffy, golden biscuits to hearty plates piled high with Southern classics, these spots have earned loyal followings for good reason. Whether you’re a longtime Texan or just passing through, these...
Richardson father of 6, who served with U.S. forces, dies in ICE custody one...
A 41-year-old Afghan wartime ally and father of six died in federal custody Saturday morning, less than 24 hours after being arrested by ICE agents in Richardson. Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal, who served alongside U.S. Special Forces for a decade, suffered a medical emergency at the Dallas ICE Field Office before being...
Dallas native wins 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest
Big Tex will be sporting some new boots at the State Fair of Texas this fall, and now we know who gets to help design them. This year's winner is Aaliyah McNeal, who grew up around the corner from Fair Park and attended the fair every year growing up. McNeal...
Dallas police investigate double homicide on Audelia Road
DALLAS, Texas — Two men were found dead from gunshot wounds in the 12100 block of Audelia Road, according to the Dallas Police Department. On March 15, 2026, at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers responded to a call for police assistance and discovered 21-year-old Mardreus Ward with multiple gunshot wounds. A second...
Superintendent shuffle: All of the North Texas superintendents leaving their school districts this year
DALLAS — In the span of just a few days earlier this month, four North Texas superintendents announced their resignation, joining a fourth superintendent who announced their retirement last month. This comes as other school districts in the region are searching for new superintendents, with some are already naming...
Man with Dallas Warrants Arrested after Wrong-Way Pursuit on I-37 in Atascosa County
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A man with active warrants out of Dallas was arrested late Friday night after leading deputies on a dangerous pursuit that included driving the wrong way on Interstate 37. Just before midnight, an Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near FM 140 and...
As North Texas school districts turn to virtual options, some hope it will bring...
School districts across North Texas are rolling out full-time virtual and hybrid learning programs for high school students this fall. Frisco, Granbury, Denton and Argyle ISDs are among districts that have announced plans to offer new virtual options after a 2025 state law expanded pathways for students to attend...

















