Texas Weather Alert: As Temperatures Plunge, Rare Midwest Quake Raises Frost Quake Concerns
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, Texas – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is now drawing attention across Texas as a strong surge of Arctic air pushes deep into the state, driving temperatures sharply lower and creating...
Dallas jail passes state standards inspection after unannounced visit
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has given Dallas County's jail a passing inspection — with no notes for corrective action. Despite a clean report, Sheriff Marian Brown said she plans to keep improving jail operations. "We continue to look at what it is that we do every day...
Prepare now for a MAJOR winter storms Friday-Sunday
Ladies and gentlemen, please ensure your seatbelts are securely fastened, and your tray tables are in their upright position. A significant winter storm is forecasted to impact North Texas from Friday through early Sunday.
Reunion Tower to be under maintenance until summer
The Reunion Tower in Dallas is getting a makeover. The official Reunion Tower account posted on X on Jan. 14, announcing it's getting a "facelift" to make its light shows "brighter and better than before." The maintenance is set to conclude around summer, according to the X post. The GeO-Deck...
TxDOT reopens I-30 south of Downtown Dallas after weekend demolition as multi-year canyon project...
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has reopened all lanes of Interstate 30 on the south side of downtown Dallas after crews spent the weekend demolishing bridges and pavement as part of ongoing reconstruction work.
Confidence growing…A Possible Winter Storm this Weekend.
Confidence is increasing regarding the potential for a significant intrusion of Arctic air and impactful wintry precipitation from Friday into the upcoming weekend. Monitor the forecast closely over the next several days as we fine-tune the details and start thinking about how you can Protect the 4 P’s: People, Pets,...
Chef Kevin Ashade Is Bringing Pangea Back — and This Time, It’s in Dallas
This is not a drill. After five years serving upscale Southern eats at his restaurant Pangea, chef Kev Ashade closed his Garland spot with little notice in January 2025. We all thought his creative global flavors had gone to the grave until this week. This weekend, chef Ashade shook the...
Dallas ordered to remove rainbow crosswalks by January 31
Because Dallas waited until the last day to file for an exemption to an order to remove its rainbow crosswalks, Dallas is the last Texas city to get a final order to remove them. The city has until January 31 to remove them or face a loss of state and federal road funding.
The Sample House closes Allen location
The Sample House sells candles, gifts, home decor and more. (Courtesy The Sample House) The Sample House’s Allen location closed in late December, Director of Retail Bryan Poole confirmed. The business sells candles, gifts, home decor and more, per its website. The Sample House still has locations in Frisco,...
Night of Giraffes, Hippos, Lions Raises $1.5M for Zoo
As the last rain clouds dissolved into a crisp Texas evening, the Dallas Zoo transformed into a glowing wonderland. More than 800 guests arrived at Zoo To Do 2025: Nocturne to celebrate the Zoo’s mission of “Engaging People & Saving Wildlife,” but what made the night unforgettable wasn’t just the music or the menu —...
