Violence Craters At Dallas Juvenile Lockup After Leadership Shakeup
Violent incidents at Dallas County's Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center have plunged about 90 percent since new leadership overhauled staffing and schedules, according to the county's juvenile department. Director H. Lynn Hadnot credits longer shifts, new clinical programming and a rebuilt detention staff for calming...
The Texas Smokehouse Serving Brisket Folks Cross Counties For
I’d heard the whispers about Pecan Lodge long before I ever made it to Deep Ellum, stories about brisket so tender it barely needed teeth and lines that stretched around the block like some kind of meaty pilgrimage. Walking toward the entrance, I could see why people drive from...
Grapevine staff, first responders honored for saving teen’s life at a rec center
Grapevine city employees and the fire department are credited for saving the life of a 17-year-old who went into cardiac arrest at a recreation center in December. Assistant Fire Chief Wes Williams recognized both teams during a City Council meeting earlier in February for saving the life of Zach Smith. “Their...
Dallas Police say drugs recovered, children unharmed after fatal shooting of armed man
Dallas Police released new details Monday afternoon, including body camera video, of last Friday's fatal shooting involving a police officer. The department said a police officer shot and killed a man on Feb. 19 while serving a narcotics warrant on the 1000 block of Shaw Street in West Dallas. Chief...
The 12 Highest Rated BBQ Restaurants in All of Texas
There is something about Texas BBQ that makes you want to plan an entire road trip around it. I still remember the first time I caught that smoky, wood-fired smell drifting through an open car window somewhere outside Austin, and I knew right then that this state takes its barbecue seriously.
Retiring firefighter makes unexpected save while recovering his phone from storm drain
GARLAND, Texas — A retiring Garland firefighter is proving that sometimes saving lives is all about being in the right place at the right time. Frank Simon, a driver engineer with the Garland Fire Department, is preparing to retire after 40 years on the job, the department said in a social media post.
Texas woman accidentally declared dead 4 times by Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration has declared Dallas native Helen Cvik dead four time since 2017, despite Cvik being very much alive. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on how the accidents have hindered her care.
A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up
For 14 months, Princeton, the once-tiny town in northern Collin County that has grown larger each year since COVID, found some breathing room. It has been the fastest-growing town in the United States since 2020, rising from a population of 17,000 to nearly 40,000 by mid-2024. City officials estimate the town’s...
Former teacher faces additional charges in Little Elm investigation
LITTLE ELM, Texas — The Little Elm Police Department has announced additional charges against 30-year-old Eric Moore, of Frisco, in an ongoing investigation related to his January 29 arrest. Moore, a former teacher at North Texas Collegiate Academy's East Campus, was initially arrested and released on bond on...
Announcing Texas’ beers of the year.
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild revealed the winners of its 2026 Cup over the weekend. 132 craft breweries in the state submitted beers across 30 categories to be judged blind by their industry colleagues. Turns out metro Dallas is by far the best region in Texas for British ales. The...

















