Swoozie’s Reopens in the Plaza at Preston Center
Following its Dallas debut in August 2008, Swoozie’s developed a reputation as a one-stop shop for party goods, gifts, tableware, and monogrammed items in Preston Center. The festively-decorated Preston Center location represented the second for the Atlanta-born brand, founded by Kelly Plank Dworkin. In the years...
Clark Road Inferno: Driver Dies In Pre-Dawn Dallas Crash
A quiet stretch of Clark Road in Southwest Dallas turned deadly yesterday when a vehicle veered off the roadway, slammed into a utility pole, and burst into flames, killing the driver on impact. The crash happened in the 8200 block of Clark Road around 5:25 a.m., and first responders pronounced the driver dead at the...
Favorite Pizza Spot in Downtown-Arts District Shutters
Ever walk a mile in the rain for a slice of pizza only to get there and its closed? Not to say we did, but our offices are a mile away from Pizza Leila. In fact, this was one of our favorite pizza shops in Dallas. Alas, that’s how we...
Thousands of Dallasites Face Eviction Each Month. Most Need ‘Just a Little More Time’
When Mark Melton traveled to Austin last year to testify about the need for tenants’ rights and legal aid, the response he heard was, “Aren’t you just delaying the inevitable?”. The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, which Melton founded, represents thousands of Dallasites facing eviction in court each...
Man who drove nearly 40 miles with body of legless pedestrian upside down in...
A Texas man who slammed into a pedestrian, causing the victim to fly through the windshield before driving nearly 40 miles with his new passenger next to him is headed to prison. The post Man who drove nearly 40 miles with body of legless pedestrian upside down in the passenger seat learns his fate first appeared on...
Texas barbecue heads to the skies with American Airlines’ new in-flight menu
First-class passengers on American Airlines flights from Dallas to New York will soon receive more than just extra legroom; they’ll also enjoy a plate of smoky Texas barbecue, straight from one of the state’s most celebrated pits. Beginning in February, American is teaming up with Deep Ellum’s Pecan...
15-year-old in custody after allegedly shooting father in Plano, police say
When officers arrived, they detained the teen. The victim was transported to a hospital in an unknown condition, police said.
Dallas Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Major Elder Fraud Case
DALLAS, TX - A Dallas County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in a sweeping elder abuse case that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable victims, prosecutors announced this week. With leadership from Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot, the Dallas County...
More Waffles Headed to DFW
Southern comfort food is continuing its DFW hot streak with the introduction of yet another location of a chain specializing in the cuisine. Waffle House has filed permits for its next Tarrant County storefront, this one in Fort Worth. The cult-favorite restaurant will be moving into a newly erected building...
Target to open four new stores in North Texas
DALLAS — Several new Target stores could be coming to North Texas soon, according to the company's upcoming locations page. After announcing plans to open hundreds of stores over the next decade, Target says it will open 30 new stores in 20 states, but it's not clear when those stores may open.
