South Dallas on the verge of ‘monumental’ zoning change
Sweeping zoning changes to more than 3,000 acres of South Dallas are on the verge of approval after passing through Dallas’ City Plan Commission earlier this month. The zoning amendments to the South Dallas/Fair Park Special Purpose District, or PD 595, now head to Dallas City Council for a public hearing and potential
Texas law requires calling 811 before any drilling or boring deeper than 16 inches
Texas811 excavation law questioned after Oak Cliff gas explosion. Learn about drilling requirements, utility marking, and penalties for non-compliance.
Two people injured following shooting incident in Texas
TEXAS — Two people were hospitalized after a shooting late Sunday night at an apartment complex in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, according to police. Officers responded just before 11 p.m. to an apartment building near Bruton Road and North Saint Augustine Road. When police arrived, they found a crashed vehicle ri
Operation “Soteria Shield” Leads to 276 Child Exploitation Arrests, 89 Children Rescued Across Texas
A massive multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting online child exploitation has resulted in 276 arrests and the rescue of 89 children, according to federal and local authorities. The operation, known as “Soteria Shield 2026,” was conducted throughout March and April 2026 and brought together 91 law enforcement
Hot List: 19 great restaurants to visit in Dallas-Fort Worth in June 2026
School’s out for the summer. Our June 2026 Hot List — an easy, breezy guide of where to eat in Dallas-Fort Worth right now — will focus on restaurants that are kid-friendly or summer appropriate. We’re talkin’ soft-serve margaritas on the patio, cold ceviches, sandwiches by the pool and burgers by the lake.
A Major US Airport Is Getting A New Terminal Thanks To A $4B Investment
Although it's one of the nation's busiest, this airport hasn't had a new terminal built since 2005. Change is on the way, with a $4 billion investment.
Ousted Dallas Principal Who Targeted Black Students Lands Lincoln High Post
Chandra Hooper-Barnett, the former Woodrow Wilson High School principal removed after an advisory meeting last fall that singled out Black students over their grades, has been tapped to lead Lincoln High School in southern Dallas. The reassignment is stirring fresh concern among parents and community members who say th
Texas McDonald’s Customer Dragged Out by Security Guard in Viral Video, Internet Divided Over...
A confrontation at a McDonald’s in Dallas, Texas is drawing attention online after a video showed a security guard dragging a customer out of the restaurant. The footage, which was filmed by a bystander, quickly spread across social media and sparked debate among viewers over what may have led to the incident.
If You’re Flying Into Dallas for FIFA 2026 Here’s What Locals Want You to...
Dallas is set to be one of the busiest U.S. gateways for FIFA World Cup 2026, and local officials are already warning visitors to plan ahead for airports, heat, transit, and long travel times across the metro area. For fans flying in, the biggest advice from locals is simple: Dallas-Fort Worth is larger, hotter, and mo
Collegiate runner killed in crash, 2 more hospitalized
A 19-year-old North Texas collegiate runner was killed and two other students were hospitalized in a Thursday night car crash that remains under investigation.

















