Chicago anti-ICE protesters block vehicles, get hit with tear gas and pepper balls
Federal agents used pepper balls and tear gas against anti-ICE protesters at a Chicago-area facility Friday during a tense standoff in Broadview, Illinois.
Take Home a (Little) Big Tex From the State Fair
Most people think of the annual State Fair of Texas as a 24-day event, beginning in mid-September and concluding in mid-October. But in the Dallas area, the fair extends far past its festival dates. When I was growing up in Rockwall, my elementary school teacher tucked fair tickets into our...
7 Gigantic Flea Markets In Texas Where $26 Gets You More Than You’d Think
Wondering where your dollars stretch furthest at massive flea markets in Texas?. These 7 enormous shopping destinations offer incredible value and unforgettable treasure hunting adventures!. 1. Third Monday Trade Days (McKinney) Why do Texans love naming markets after days of the month?. It’s one of life’s great...
Millions in Texas Told to Share Rides, Take Lunch to Work
Air quality alerts were in effect for two major Texas metro areas on Friday.
Former Plano teacher sentenced to 20 years for grooming student
PLANO, Texas - A former private school teacher in Plano who was accused of grooming one of his students will spend the next 20 years in prison. According to court records, Jacob Allred pleaded guilty earlier this week to the offense of sexual performance by a child, which is a second-degree felony.
Pet food brand rewards dog parents with $100 for new shoes
DALLAS (KDAF) — In celebration of National Walk Your Dog Week (Oct. 1–7), a pet food company is treating pet parents nationwide to $100 to put toward a brand-new pair of shoes. Nature’s Recipe™ knows dog parents are no strangers to well-worn, well-loved shoes, so the brand is...
Police, prosecutors meet with AT&T leaders cracking down on copper theft
With the skyrocketed cases of copper theft throughout Texas, Dallas law enforcement leaders met today for a discussion with AT&T. The Dallas-based telecommunications giant saw $4-million worth of copper theft last year in Texas alone.
Lewisville Man with Parkinson’s Found Safe After Urgent Community Search Effort
The community can finally sigh in relief as the Lewisville Police Department confirmed that Arthur Kinney, a resident who had been missing, has been found. Earlier, an urgent appeal was launched by the authorities to locate the 68-year-old man who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and shows early signs of dementia....
Irving Man Arrested for DWI, Gun Assault After Apartment Disturbance in Valley Ranch
On Tuesday night, September 16th, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Irving Police officers were dispatched to the Valley Trails Apartments in the 8900 block of E. Valley Ranch Parkway following reports of a disturbance and possible shots fired. Officers arriving on the scene observed the suspect, 26-year-old Nikolay...
‘Trust no one’: North Texas woman loses over $13K to scammers posing as Wells...
FRISCO, Texas - Charleedra Johnson-Hatton of Frisco thought it was Wells Fargo Bank calling in May 2024. She then realized her phone had been spoofed. After she realized the caller was a scammer, Charleedra immediately went to the Wells Fargo in Sienna. She says the manager there believed she had been scammed, but...