Dallas County Jail Finally Gets A Passing Grade After Years Of Flunking
The Dallas County Jail just pulled off something it has rarely managed in recent years: a full state inspection with zero required fixes. After a long stretch of regulator citations and complaint-driven reviews, county officials say the clean bill of health reflects real, day-to-day improvements inside the Lew...
Dallas FBI Ramps Up Hunt for Most Wanted Human Trafficking Suspects: Public’s Aid Essential!
In an effort to intensify the crackdown on human trafficking, the FBI's Dallas division has updated its Most Wanted list, spotlighting four individuals suspected of involvement in human trafficking crimes. The bureau is calling for the public's assistance in tracking down these suspects. The announcement,...
EarthWise Pet Supply now closed in Richardson
EarthWise Pet Supply closed in Richardson on Dec. 31. (Isabella Zeff/Community Impact) EarthWise Pet Supply closed its Richardson location on Dec. 31, according to a social media announcement. The post stated that the closure was “due to industry changes beyond our control.”. EarthWise Pet Supply served as a pet...
Frisco Mochas & Javas Drive-Thru Set To Pour Its Last Latte This Month
The steady stream of lattes at Mochas & Javas’ Frisco drive-thru is about to dry up. The Legacy Drive location is set to close later this month, with Jan. 24 listed as its final day of service. The Frisco shop has been a go-to stop for commuters and nearby...
Plano Massage School Busted As State Yanks License And Slaps $200K Fine
State regulators have shut down a Plano massage school they say was cutting corners in a very big way, revoking its license and tagging it with roughly $200,000 in penalties after finding falsified training records and graduates who allegedly never got required hands-on practice. The Texas Department of Licensing...
Collin County Deals Blow to Planned Muslim Community Formerly Known as EPIC
(WBAP/KLIF) — A planned Muslim community slated for North Texas hits another snag. The former East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), now re-branded as “The Meadow”, has failed to achieve preliminary approval from Collin county development services. Collin county Judge Chris Hill issued a release, Thursday, explaining...
DART dropping 7 bus routes, changing other bus, rail schedules effective Feb. 2
Dallas Area Rapid Transit says they'll be dropping some bus routes and changing other weekday rail and bus schedules starting Feb. 2. DART said it is eliminating seven bus routes with nearby alternative transit options and decreasing the frequency of peak weekday light rail service. “These changes reflect what our...
Cat caught on camera starting dangerous kitchen fire after jumping on stove and turning...
A cat started a fire that caused severe damage to a kitchen in Dallas County, Texas, this week after it was able to turn on the stove, officials said. The Garland Fire Department responded to the fire on Wednesday and immediately extinguished the blaze, the department said in a release.
Midnight Bust Shocks Mesquite As Councilman Brandon Murden Faces Domestic Assault Charge
Mesquite City Hall woke up to a headline it did not want yesterday, after District 6 City Council member Brandon Murden was arrested just after midnight on a domestic assault charge, according to booking records. He was taken into custody early Thursday, released after posting bond, and the alleged victim has not...
Wall Street Giant Flirts With Massive DFW Move That Could Shake Up ‘Y’all Street’
Morgan Stanley is quietly sizing up Dallas-Fort Worth for what could be a blockbuster consolidation of its U.S. operations, a potential shift that people briefed on the talks say might send thousands of jobs to North Texas. The plan has evolved in recent months and is still very much in flux as executives sort...
