East Plano Islamic Center challenges state order to stop funeral services
The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is suing the state to resume Islamic funeral rites, which were halted by a Texas Funeral Commission order in March. EPIC argues their funeral services are religious acts, not commercial, and their suspension violates constitutional rights and has impacted 11 congregants. This...
Dallas woman charged with murder after fatal shooting
DALLAS, Texas — A 43-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Dallas, according to police. Rashonda Lowe, of Dallas, Texas, is accused of shooting 53-year-old Jaime Rokkett, who died at the scene. The incident occurred on July 1, 2025, around 3:50 p.m. in the...
Watch: Gorilla Breakdancing in Pool at Dallas Zoo
Meet Zola, the gorilla who lives in Dallas Zoo that is famous for his dance moves. He’s just wowed his fans again. This time, zookeeper Ashley Orr caught him on video playing in a pool. Why Enrichment Matters Zola’s pool time is more than fun. It’s part of the zoo’s effort to keep animals mentally and … The post...
Explore ‘The Forty’ – a 20,059 Sq. Ft. Modern Sanctuary in the Heart of...
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Police chase man on Dallas Love Field tarmac
DALLAS - A man was taken into custody on Friday morning after allegedly driving onto the Dallas Love Field tarmac. Dallas police said it happened around 6 a.m. in the 8600 block of Lemmon Avenue. According to preliminary reports, the man intentionally rammed another car in the airport parking lot.
Man driving U-Haul van killed by Cedar Hill police after chase into Dallas
A man is dead after being shot by a Cedar Hill police officer following a chase Thursday afternoon. According to police, at about 2 p.m. on U.S. Highway 67, officers were in pursuit of a driver in a U-Haul moving van who was believed to be impaired. The driver refused...
Dallas judge throws out Ken Paxton’s lawsuit over State Fair of Texas gun ban
A Dallas County district judge dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas over the State Fair's gun policy enacted at last year's fair. In a June 24 ruling, Judge Emily Tobolowsky granted the city and State Fair's motions for summary...
Dallas police raid drug houses, seize drugs and arrest suspect
DALLAS, Texas (KWTX) - An effort led by the Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigations Division (SID) culminated in the seizure of a slew of narcotics and the arrest of a suspect. Deshyne Williams, 31, was arrested and charged with manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance. He was also charged...
Father-daughter duo paints giant US flag onto Grand Prairie field to honor Fourth of...
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — In Grand Prairie, Texas, Colin Wright has long taken it upon himself to maintain the state-owned land behind his home, mowing it to keep fires and critters at bay. “If I get in trouble, so be it,” Wright said. But this year, Wright and...
Families pack Downtown Garland Square for early July 4 celebration
Garland opened its Downtown Square in 2023, and the plaza was hosting its Independence Day celebration Thursday with food trucks, live music and fireworks.