99-unit apartment building to take over lot of former Arlington electronic store
A new 99-unit apartment building that narrowly passed a Planning and Zoning Commission vote will pop up in downtown Arlington after the City Council approved the plan. The Balfour Lofts will be on a 1.605-acre tract on the site of the old Johnny Balfour Electronics store. District 5 council member...
Dallas Community Urged to Aid in Investigation of Fatal Shooting on Elam Road
The Dallas community was shaken by a recent incident of gun violence resulting in a fatality. On Sunday, officers responded to a shooting at the crossroads of Elam Road and North Jim Miller Road. Details emerging from the initial investigation pointed to an unsettling confrontation where the victim, identified by the...
‘Dallas is not for sale’: Protesters urge City Council to reject ICE agreement
DALLAS, Texas — A coalition of community groups gathered at Dallas City Hall this week to say no to a possible partnership between city police and federal immigration authorities, even after Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said he already turned down the deal. “Dallas is not for sale,” said Sharon...
Irving Man Sentenced to 45 Years After Toddler Dies from Scalding Burns
DALLAS COUNTY, TX - A 27-year-old Irving man, Chancellor Alexander Nelson, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to Injury to a Child Causing Serious Bodily Injury by Omission, following the death of his 16-month-old son. He had also been charged with Capital Murder, but agreed to plead...
Dallas principal removed after calling meeting with only Black students about their grades: ‘You...
The principal at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas has been removed after she held a meeting exclusively with Black students to blame them for the school's academic reputation. Principal Chandra Hooper-Barnett called the meeting only with Black students discuss the school’s recent “B” academic rating , sparking...
The Creepiest Ghost Stories and Haunted Locations in DFW
The term “based on a true story” has essentially lost its meaning. Sure, some rare films such as Lincoln and Apollo 13 became renowned as thoroughly accurate depictions of historic events, but in Hollywood those are rarities. Goodfellas is based on a true story. Sort of. Remember Dallas Buyers Club? Jared Leto’s...
Theft of landscaping equipment sets back Garland mentorship business
GARLAND, Texas - A Garland family woke up to find their truck and equipment adding up to $20,000 stolen from their front yard. The Martinez’s say it’s not just a hit for their business, but for the young men they’re trying to keep on the straight and narrow.
North Texas cities to consider leaving DART
Several North Texas cities will hold meetings next week to debate withdrawing from DART transit services.
Two Women Sentenced for Deadly Facebook Marketplace Robbery in Dallas
DALLAS, TX - The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced that two women have been sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of 66-year-old Ahmad Alkhalaf during a Facebook Marketplace robbery in November 2024. According to court records, Alkhalaf, of Sachse, had advertised an iPhone 15 for sale on...
Texas Mother Accused of Moving Out While Son Was at School, Leaving 12-Year-Old Behind
DALLAS, TEXAS — A Texas mother has been accused of abandoning her 12-year-old son after allegedly moving out of their apartment while he was at school — packing up all belongings and leaving the child behind, according to a report from NBC DFW. Boy Returned Home to Empty...

















