Texas’ first White Castle to start construction
DALLAS — White Castle, a fast-food chain beloved in the Midwest, is set to open its first Texas location later this year. Construction on the 3,400-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to begin June 2, according to a recent media advisory. If all goes according to plan, the North Texas location in Grandscape at The Colo
Bon Bon Caffè Brings Euro-Style Sugar Rush To Grapevine’s Main Street
Grapevine’s historic Main Street just picked up a new all-day hangout. Bon Bon Caffè, a European-style bakery and café from local restaurateur Paola Pedrignani, quietly opened earlier this month and is already covering just about every craving from sunrise to last call. Mornings lean toward pastry and espresso, midday
Texas’ top restaurants and chefs crowned at the 2026 Tastemaker Awards
After months of hard work and culinary determination, CultureMap has completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. The series kicked off April 9 with our Austin Tastemaker Awards at Distribution Hall, then we moved to Houston on April 16...
19-year-old LSU student dies in crash while headed home to Dallas
OPELOUSAS — A 19-year-old LSU freshman died in a car crash on Friday in Opelousas while traveling home to Dallas. Louisiana State Police said the crash occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 190 near Jennings Road, resulting in the death of Courtney Hodge of Texas. According to...
The Creator Of Dallas Knew Nothing About The Texas City — And It Showed
The creator of Dallas later discovered the show's Texas stereotypes belonged to another city entirely.
One person arrested after a standoff with SWAT in Plano Monday morning
PLANO, Texas — One person has been arrested after a standoff with SWAT in Plano early Monday morning, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Peppertree Place just before 1 a.m. regarding an assault. When police say when they arrived on scene, they were able to make contact with the victim of
Memorial Day 2026: Carry The Load Memorial March continues through rain, lightning
Rain and severe storms briefly paused the annual Carry The Load march along the Katy Trail on Sunday, though many participants chose to continue through the downpour. Thousands of participants nationwide joined the event to honor fallen service members, highlighting the enduring daily grief and sacrifice experienced by
They Spent Weeks Housing Homeless People, Then Police Showed Up
Service Providers Launched a New Initiative in South Dallas to Provide Apartments to People in Encampments, But That Didn’t Stop Police from Making Arrests. The officers arrived by 6 a.m. last Thursday, parking their squad cars and white vans on … Continue reading →
Denton County Transportation Authority secures federal funding for bus expansion
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) has successfully acquired $2,295,000 in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through its Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. With this funding, DCTA will purchase three new 35-foot diesel buses as part of its goal to enhance transit servic
19-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle crash, 1 person injured, police say
DALLAS — A 19-year-old man died after he was involved in a crash in east Dallas, officials said. Officers responded around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, to an accident in the 5500 block of South Buckner Blvd., the Dallas Police Department said in a press release. Investigators found...

















