Plano company owns rig in East Texas where explosion caused large fire and evacuations,...
An explosion at an East Texas natural gas or oil well site operated by a Plano-based company set off a large fire that was seen for miles and led to some evacuations, but caused no injuries, authorities said Tuesday. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office received numerous calls late Monday of...
Dallas police to hold press conference addressing shooting in Highland Park
The Dallas Police Department is holding a press conference to address a recent shooting incident that left an officer injured and a man with a gunshot wound after a traffic stop near Highland Park. The press conference is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Police said the...
BJ’s expands into Texas
BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to hold a grand opening for a location in Forney, Texas, on Friday that will be the company’s first location in the state. The club retailer also said last week that it plans to open stores in Waxahachie, Southwest Fort Worth and Grand Prairie, Texas, “in the coming weeks.”
Waterlogged DFW Cemetery Vault Leaves Veteran’s Urn Rotting
On March 19, a family visit to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery took a jarring turn when two brothers opened a columbarium niche and found standing water that had rotted a wooden urn holding their father’s remains. The urn belonged to Marvin Matus, a Korean War veteran who died in 2020, and the brothers were there to inurn the cremated remains of his...
Garland Cops Bust Alleged Truck Theft Crew After 25 Work Rigs Vanish
Garland police say a months-long investigation into a suspected vehicle-theft crew ended in early April with five arrests and a haul of stolen property they believe spans multiple North Texas cities. Investigators allege the group targeted older-model Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge trucks and work vans, pulling off at least 25 vehicle thefts and making off with more than $62,000 in property...
Upscale Dining and Nightlife Spot Unexpectedly Closes at Village on the Parkway
STIRR has permanently closed after its final service on April 19, 2026, and will not renew its lease at the Addison location.
Dallas bar and restaurant Stirr closes last remaining location in area
Its the restaurant that launched its owners' later fortunes.
ALDI to close Forest Lane location in Dallas, offers transfers to employees
DALLAS — ALDI is closing one of its Dallas locations effective immediately. In a statement to WFAA, the grocery chain announced Tuesday that its store at 9779 Forest Lane will shut its doors for the final time on April 21. The company called the move a “difficult decision” but...
‘An easy target’: Man bullied co-worker with speech impediment before gunning him down after...
"We want to know why they did this to him," the victim's other sister said. "We want to know the answers." The post 'An easy target': Man bullied co-worker with speech impediment before gunning him down after their shift, police and family say first appeared on Law & Crime .
Rain, thunderstorms barrel toward parts of Texas today – here’s where
Rain is heading to Texas. Several cities, from San Antonio to Dallas, will see heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, April 21. It will be safest to grab a sweater and an umbrella before heading out the door. The National Weather Service's (NWS) latest forecasts show what residents can expect over the next few hours.
