Dallas Man Arrested for Capital Murder in Carjacking
22-year-old Rocky Mejia Jr has been arrested and charged with capital murder for the deadly carjacking of Juan Hernandez Esparza’s shooting in Northwest Dallas. Rocky Mejia Jr was arrested on August 22, 4 days after the initial incident that happened on August 18. Rocky Mejia Jr. is being held on a $504,000 bond....
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy’s murder-for-hire trial date is set
The rapper has been on house arrest after being charged with capital murder in March. Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, who was charged in March with capital murder for allegedly orchestrating a hit on a fellow rapper, is scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 2, 2026, according to a recent court filing.
Denton smoke shops prepare as Texas outlaws THC vapes, Chinese-made e-cigs and more starting...
Denton smoke shop owners were relieved when Senate Bill 3, which proposed banning all consumable THC products statewide, was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June. However, around the same time, Abbott approved a different piece of legislation targeting cannabis sales and sales tactics that appeal to minors. Senate...
Law enforcement to crack down on drunk driving over Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend is approaching meaning more police out watching for drunk drivers. The Irving Police Department has joined other law enforcement agencies in the DWI Enforcement Initiative which starts Friday and runs through Labor Day itself.
Dallas Rapper FBG Murda Shot During an Altercation He is a Suspect In
Dallas drill rapper FBG Murda was shot in Irving on Tuesday, according to police. A spokesperson from the Irving PD said over the phone on Wednesday morning that FBG Murda, real name Cayto Rivers, was shot a little past 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1000 block of East Irving Blvd.
10 American Cities Where Summers May Soon Be Unbearable
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns across the globe, many American cities are experiencing rising temperatures and increasingly uncomfortable summers. This article explores ... Read more The post 10 American Cities Where Summers May Soon Be Unbearable appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Van Alstyne bus driver fired after accident
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - Van Alstyne ISD has fired a bus driver almost a week after a bus was involved in an accident. The district said that the driver failed to report the accident, left the scene of the accident and failed to ensure the safety of students after the accident.
North Texas woman loses life savings to scam by fake FBI agent, phony bank...
Victim says she was manipulated over the phone for hours and directed to hand over cash in a parking lot.
Denton County Proposes 5% Property Tax Increase, Invites Public Input at September Hearing
Denton County residents, take note. In what seems to be an annual democratic exercise, the proposed budget for the county's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is now on the table, with a public hearing scheduled for the early days of September. Here's what's brewing: this budget is projected to increase total property taxes by a...
Plano police arrest burglary suspect with help of drones, K9 unit
PLANO, Texas — A man was arrested earlier this month for the burglary of a business on K Avenue, officials said. The Plano Police Department said officers responded to a call on Aug. 8 after a business owner reported seeing a masked man on live security footage placing items into a bag inside his building in the 900...