Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a Dallas County case involving an unborn child, a surrogate and a pair of “intended parents.” “Baby Gabriel,” as the unborn child is called in the Tuesday press release, was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a severe birth defect where th
As Enrollment Falls, Texas School Districts Are Competing for Students
Standing in front of dozens of teachers, administrators and district staff Monday morning, Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum reminded them they would be making a first impression for the district with many families they met that day. "So y'all turn on your charm," she said. "You are going to be...
Five Meatball Subs That Prove Dallas’ Cred as a Sandwich City
A great meatball sub is one of the most important credentials needed for accreditation as a sandwich city. If you didn’t know, I will enthusiastically plant the flag: Dallas is a Sandwich City. We have the sloppy, saucy, cheese-stretchy meatball hoagies and the stained receipts to prove it. Here...
Plano drunk driving crash injures single mother just before school starts
A North Texas woman suffered critical injuries after a suspected drunken driver rear-ended her vehicle near SH-121 in Plano, ejecting her through the sunroof. 21-year-old Xander Jaymes Smith was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury. The victim's 17-year-old daughter
Four DPD employees fired this week, chief says
The recent decision by Dallas authorities to address misconduct has sparked conversations about standards in public service. When the chief revealed the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings it highlighted the topic of Dallas police firings in a way that invites reflection on responsibility and consequences. Four staff
8-year-old Texas boy dies after near-drowning at Lake Texoma
An 8-year-old boy from Texas who was involved in a near-drowning incident at Lake Texoma on Saturday has died from his injuries.
The Berkshire Mall May Soon ‘Start From Scratch’ And Bring In Two Major Retailers
The old Berkshire Mall site may finally get a makeover. A Dallas developer wants to tear down the shuttered mall and build smaller shops, restaurants, and outdoor spaces on the 42-acre lot. Target stays put.
Arlington man kills girlfriend, then himself in Denton murder-suicide
An Arlington man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend on Sunday afternoon before turning the gun on himself, Denton police said on Tuesday. Denton police responded to the 1900 block of North Bell Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a shooting, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs
An arrest affidavit details a deadly incident last month in Deep Ellum that involved a man being pushed down stairs. The affidavit says three people were leaving a bar on Main Street when they got into a verbal argument with 21-year-old Josiah Gomez while on the stairway from the upstairs bar. One witness said Gomez to
Arlington Man Gets 27 Years for Skull Fractures Inflicted on 2-Month-Old
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Ivan Ssenengo to 27 years in prison this week after finding him guilty of aggravated assault of a family member causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon, a case rooted in the assault of a two-month-old infant that left the baby with multiple skull fractures and a traumatic brai
