Man found dead under train bridge in Arlington, police say
ARLINGTON, Texas — Police are investigating after they say a man was found dead Thursday under a train bridge near Stadium Drive and Elder Drive in Arlington. Officials say it doesn't appear the man was hit by a train. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine an official cause and manner of death.
The breakup between Dallas and the operator at Fair Park just got messy
DALLAS — Breaking up is hard to do. The city of Dallas and the company hired to run day-to-day operations at Fair Park are learning that the hard way. Earlier this summer, Dallas Park and Recreation Department Director John Jenkins terminated the city's contract with Fair Park First, the nonprofit operator of the...
Unlikely engineers put their flying machines to the test this weekend in Irving
IRVING, Texas — Like many crazy ideas, it all started with a drink. “Margaritas are definitely what inspired us on this one,” said David May. Earlier this year, May and his friends were out to dinner and by the end of the night, they were convinced they could fly.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill in McKinney to halt Sharia-based housing plans
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation passed during the 89th legislative session that will ban residential property developments from creating Sharia compounds and Sharia law in Texas, Aug. 12. The bill, which would prevent potential religious discrimination, comes in response to the proposed EPIC City project led by...
Dog Leash Laws in Dallas Texas: Essential Rules & Local Guidance for Owners
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New mom paralyzed after being crushed by a tree sues Dallas property owner
A North Texas mom is taking a Dallas property owner to court after a tree crushed her and her car, leaving her paralyzed. According to a lawsuit filed in Dallas County on Monday, the Marsau family claims, "This tragedy was foreseeable and was the product of neglect. A dangerous, rotting tree was allowed to lean over...
Friends, family gather to mourn victim of North Richland Hills shooting
As adults gathered with bunches of pink and black balloons on Friday evening at Dallas’ Owenwood Park, children, dressed in the same colors, ran around a nearby playground. “Shayla’s right there,” one of the children screamed, pointing at a framed photo leaned against a column. “That’s Shayla.” The crowd had gathered...
DeSoto police arrest suspect after high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
DESOTO, Texas — A high-speed pursuit early Friday morning led to the arrest of a Dallas man driving a stolen vehicle, according to the DeSoto Police Department. Officers apprehended 30-year-old Luis Arquimidez Vidaurri after he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The incident began around 2:35...
Irving Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Neighbors During Argument
IRVING, TX – On September 4, 2025, at 9:02 p.m., Irving Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of Hughes Dr. near N. O’Connor Rd. in North Irving. Five victims — Gary Lopez, Geovanni Lopez, Mercedes Mejita, Elena Lopez, and George Lopez — told officers they had been arguing with their neighbor,...
20-Year-Old Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash on Hwy 360 in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning on State Highway 360, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old woman. At approximately 4:46 a.m. on September 5, 2025, officers responded to the southbound lanes near the I-30 interchange...