Dallas City Council approves renaming historic bridge after Cowboys legend Pettis Norman
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a ceremonial renaming of the historic Houston Street Bridge on Wednesday in honor of late Dallas Cowboys legend, civil rights advocate and business leader Pettis Norman. The more than 100-year-old bridge, which connects downtown Dallas to Oak Cliff, will carry Norman's name along the...
Families react to plea deal in Arlington assisted living deaths case
Families whose loved ones were cared for at Arlington assisted living facilities operated by Regla Su Becquer say they are disappointed after a plea deal brought the criminal case against her to a close. Becquer was sentenced this week to a total of 30 years in prison for financial abuse...
Driver sentenced to 7 years for drunken crash that killed SMU student
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas - A Dallas woman was sentenced to 7 years in prison Wednesday for the 2023 death of an SMU student. Lynee Pollis, 30, was reportedly sentenced Wednesday after being convicted of intoxication manslaughter and assault. Pollis will also have to serve ten years of probation, with 15...
Pizza spot Fortunate Son to open a new restaurant in East Dallas
Matt Tobin has been trying to bring his pizza concept to East Dallas for two years. The co-owner of East Dallas’ Goodfriend Package Store, an amazing sandwich shop and cafe, and Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House, plopped a pizza spot in Garland as part of a revitalization effort by the city back in 2024.
North Texas motorcyclist going 120 mph runs out of gas, arrested, authorities say
An Arlington man was arrested after refusing to stop for a Johnson County sheriff's deputy. The pursuit ended in Erath County.
Crate & Barrel Dallas Outlet to Triple Showroom Space at Ace on Inwood
Crate & Barrel is expanding its longtime Dallas outlet store at the former Inwood Design Center, tripling its showroom space at M2G Ventures’ renovated property Ace on Inwood. The home furnishings retailer announced Monday that it will increase its overall footprint at 1317 Inwood Rd. from 12,000 to 18,000...
Domestic violence reports spike in Dallas
Dallas police say they have noticed a spike in family violence cases across the city this year in comparison to last year. Why it matters: More than 10 million people nationwide are affected by relationship abuse every year, per National Domestic Violence Hotline CEO Katie Ray-Jones . October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By the numbers: Dallas police received 10,537 reports of domestic violence between January and Sept. 30 this year, compared to 10,046 during the same period la
Dallas ISD teacher’s aide murder case ends with 20-year prison sentence
The man who was arrested for the murder of a Dallas ISD teacher's aide in 2024 has been sentenced to 20 years. Sixto Banegas Matute was arrested on Jan. 10, 2024, for murder in connection to the death of Jennifer Mendez Olascoaga. He has been in jail since his arrest up until his sentencing on Oct. 13.
School District Cancels Play After Female Student Cast in Male Role, Citing Anti-Drag Show...
“It’s really saddening just to see that this is what the district is focused on,” student Ana Mota said
Woman sentenced for operating unlicensed group homes across North Texas
Regla Becquer was sentenced to 28 years in prison and two years in state jail after pleading guilty to fraud, endangerment, and criminally negligent homicide. Becquer was arrested in 2024 in connection to abusive conditions reported by a woman living in a group home she operated. At least 13 people...
