Dallas Zoo’s Viral ‘Breakdancing’ Gorilla Zola Dead At 23
Zola, a 23-year-old western lowland gorilla whose pool 'breakdancing' videos made him an internet fixture, died Wednesday at the Dallas Zoo. Zoo veterinary and animal care teams euthanized him after a rapid decline marked by lethargy, reduced appetite, and other signs of discomfort, and staff were unable to get him...
City Hall Roundup: Homeless Housing Desert, ICE Deal Gets Iced, Crosswalks
The fate of Dallas City Hall has been dominating headlines, but you’ll find none of that in this roundup. Read this morning’s standalone coverage on that ongoing saga later. For now, catch up on some of the other news coming out of 1500 Marilla St. What Parts of...
9 Underrated Drive-Ins In Texas That Locals Say Are Worth The Detour
If you really want to eat like a Texan, you have to ditch the big cities and listen to the whispers. I’m talking about those incredible, often shabby, drive-ins that have survived decades in small towns purely because their food is legendary. They aren’t trying to be fancy, they...
Monkey Caught on Video Inside Texas Spirit Halloween Store
A monkey in a Halloween store? Sounds like the perfect recipe for some holiday fun. Wait till you hear more!
Dallas Mayor Eyes $25M ICE Deal, Mulls Ditching City Hall
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants a public airing over a roughly $25 million offer from ICE — and he’s also weighing whether the city should repair or abandon its I.M. Pei–designed City Hall. He said he needs more information from federal officials and the police chief before deciding on any partnership, as council...
Firefighters find body after Dallas house fire, officials say
One person was found dead after a Saturday night house fire in Dallas that took firefighters nearly an hour to put out, officials said.
Dallas church gives $2,000 checks to furloughed, unemployed parishioners
For those facing uncertainty over the government shutdown and the economy, some answered prayers came during Sunday service at Concord Church in Dallas. Toward the end of the service, Senior Pastor Bryan Carter invited those furloughed and unemployed to the front for prayer and a surprise. He announced that 200...
Fiery Big Rig Blaze Stops Traffic on I-35 Dallas
Traffic came to a standstill on I-35 as a truck fire erupted near Swisher Road, reminding us all of the unpredictability of the road.
Upcoming Lane and Ramp Closures on Dallas Parkway and DNT in Frisco, Nov. 10–15
From November 10 to November 15, 2025, there will be daily lane and ramp closures on Dallas Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco. These closures are part of the NTTA’s DNT widening project. Both northbound and southbound right lanes between Gaylord Parkway and PGA Parkway will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3...
Texas Drivers Witness Unforgettable Drone Light Show Proposal
Sometimes, there are proposals that stun the state. And this one is certainly one for the ages.
