Dallas trailblazer Anita Martinez dead at the age of 100
DALLAS — Anita N. Martinez has long been celebrated as a trailblazer and tireless advocate for the Mexican American community in Dallas. That legacy is being remembered this weekend as news of her passing at the age of 100 has been announced by her organization, the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.
Dallas fired manager hired to promote nighttime economy after he spent 3 months on...
DALLAS — The city of Dallas fired its nighttime economy and responsible hospitality manager for "unacceptable conduct" after he broke city rules by speaking to the media without his boss' permission, records obtained by WFAA show. Edward "Eddie" Grant spent three months on paid administrative leave before his firing...
City of Dallas suing former firefighter to recover $127K in overpayments
DALLAS — The city of Dallas has filed a lawsuit against a former firefighter in order to recover more than $127,000 in overpayments, documents show. According to the lawsuit, the former firefighter, Ivan Gonzales, earned a total of $127,441.34 between June 2023 and February 2025. Gonzales was hired by...
Inside DeSoto’s New ARC | City Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The City of DeSoto officially marked the opening of its new Aquatic and Recreation Center at McCowan Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, drawing a large crowd and signaling the completion of one of the city’s most significant recreational investments. A walkthrough of the facility highlights a space designed to...
1 person dead after an auto-pedestrian accident in Irving Saturday night, officials say
IRVING, Texas — One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian accident in Irving Saturday night, officials said. According to police, all westbound express lanes of State Highway 183 were closed Saturday night at Belt Line Road in Irving. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, prompting an hours-long closure....
Final days to enjoy Nordstrom brick-and-mortar store after bosses insist online shopping ‘will best...
NORDSTROM is closing a two-story store at the end of the month. The retailer confirmed the closure of its only location in Delaware on April 30. Nordstrom is closing the location at the Christiana Mall, near Newark, after 15 years. In a company statement, Nordstrom said it was closing the...
Hattie Ellis: Prison Radio’s Blues Sensation Who Never Broke Free
A Bootlegger’s Deadly Dispute (Image Credits: Unsplash) Goree State Farm, Texas — In the shadow of the Texas prison system during the Great Depression, a young Black woman’s voice captivated listeners across the South. Hattie Ellis, a Dallas bootlegger convicted of murder, transformed her incarceration into a stage for blues and popular tunes. Her performances ... Read more
Tanner Horner trial enters week 2: Death penalty focus
Week two of Tanner Horner’s trial shifts focus to whether he should receive the death penalty, with jurors weighing evidence of his actions, mental state, and future danger.
Cracker Barrel Nearing Prosper Opening
The restaurant will be opening its new DFW location at the end of April.
Sunflower Stunner: $16.9 Million Pearl Ranch Hits Market South of Dallas
Source: Tyler Thomas / Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. A 662-acre spread about 40 minutes south of Dallas is for sale, and it is not exactly subtle. Pearl Ranch in Maypearl has hit the market at $16.9 million, mixing working-ranch infrastructure with resort-style touches, lakes and a splashy sunflower field that doubles as a built-in backdrop for events and photo shoots...
