Pet of the week • 04-17-26
Ready to add a little adventure to your life? Meet Wolfie, a one-year-old brindle boy with a heart that’s just as big as his personality. With his striking coat and crisp white accents, Wolfie turns heads wherever he goes, but it’s his joyful spirit that really steals the show. Wolfie is all about action and affection: One minute he’s exploring the world...
Dallas police investigate fatal shooting of man presenting as female
DALLAS, Texas — A man who presented as female was fatally shot early Friday morning in Dallas, according to police. Dallas Police responded to a shooting call at approximately 2:19 a.m. on April 17, 2026, in the 1800 block of Park Row Avenue. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot by an unknown suspect. The individual was transported to the hospital by...
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE...
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has threatened to cut state funding to three of Texas’ largest cities if they fail to change policies that the governor says limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Around $200 million in public safety funding is at risk for Houston,...
Dallas gang members charged in meth trafficking conspiracy
Dallas gang members charged in meth trafficking conspiracy
Carjacking Chaos in East Dallas Leaves Pedestrian Dead Near Live Oak
A carjacking in East Dallas spiraled into a deadly crash yesterday, leaving a pedestrian fatally injured near Collett Avenue and Live Oak Street, according to police. Officers say a suspect shoved a driver out of a vehicle, then jumped into a passing car and sped away. That car later hit another vehicle, and the impact sent a pedestrian to the hospital, where the person...
Homicide at 1800 Park Row Avenue
On April 17, 2026, at approximately 2:19 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 1800 block of Park Row Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined that a person was shot by an unknown suspect. The victim was transported to the hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue where they died. It was determined that the victim was a man who presented as female...
Residents demand solutions after wave of vehicle break-ins in Dallas
Neighbors in southwest Dallas say vehicle break-ins have become so common that many now expect to find damage or theft when they walk to their cars. Residents at Rolling Meadows Apartments say the ongoing crimes have left them frustrated and on edge, as the cost of repeated incidents continues to add up and solutions feel out of reach.
After 6 years, Poets Books is leaving its Bishop Arts location after its landlord...
DALLAS — After six years, Poets Books is leaving its Bishop Arts location after its landlord declined to renew its lease, the bookstore announced Thursday on social media. "Our landlord informed us they are not renewing our lease," the store wrote in a social media post. "We're not closing, business is thriving."
New Franchisees Are Taking Perkins to Texas for the First Time
Legacy casual dining concept Perkins is set to enter one of America’s largest markets with the signing of a three-unit franchise agreement for the Dallas metro. The agreement is with an ownership group experienced in hotels and restaurants. Sometimes franchisees are former owners and in others longtime fans. Naren...
Patagonia to close Deep Ellum shop after five years
DALLAS — After five years in Deep Ellum, Patagonia is packing up its gear and hiking out of Dallas. The popular outdoor retailer, which boasts 37 locations across the country according to its own website, opened its only Dallas location -- and just its second in Texas -- in the prominent Dallas entertainment district in 2021 after first announcing its plans to do so in 2019. The...

















