Irving Homeowners Can Reduce Property Taxes with Homestead Exemptions; $109k Saved in 2024
Homeowners in Irving have opportunities to lower their property tax burden through the City's Homestead Exemption and the Over 65/Disabled Persons Exemption. Both exemptions reduce a property's taxable value, thereby decreasing the amount of taxes owed on a primary residence. According to the Dallas Central Appraisal...
Dallas Police Arrest Suspect in Pleasant Grove Armed Robbery, Shooting; Seize Drugs and Guns
The Dallas Police Robbery Unit has made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on June 7, 2025, in the 9200 block of Bruton Road in Pleasant Grove. Sha Brun Booker, 21, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery. The investigation began after a...
Body of missing Dallas firefighter recovered from North Texas lake, officials say
The body of Juan Chaidez was located and recovered from Lake Lavon near Bratonia Park.
This Dallas Spot Serves the Best Fried Chicken in Texas, Says Report
(KNUE-FM) The truth is, there are MANY places to get amazing fried chicken in Texas. Yeah, we're very blessed when it comes to delicious food choices. And when it comes to 'the best,' I find that to be somewhat subjective. What may be the 'best' to me may be different...
Dallas ISD to offer free summer meals starting July 9
Food and Child Nutrition Services is extending its summer meal program into July. To ensure families have access to nutritious meals over the summer, a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch will be provided every Wednesday throughout the month. Families do not need to be enrolled in Dallas ISD...
Dallas Zoo offers $1 tickets for all ages on Dollar Days
Enjoy discounted admission and food specials at the Dallas Zoo's Dollar Days on July 17 and August 5. Tickets are available online.
Dallas firefighter remembered as hard worker who loved the job, his mom and making...
Officials recovered Chaidez' body near Bratonia Park on Lavon Lake, after two days of search efforts.
Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty
Cameron Turner, 23, will spend 12 years in prison.
A $1.5B investment in Texas’ film industry has become law
Editor's note: This story is part of an ongoing series for Arts Access examining the health and well-being of our North Texas arts economy. Senate Bill 22, which invests $1.5 billion into Texas’ film incentives program over the next decade, has been passed into law and will go into effect starting Sept. 1.
Texas Steakhouse Just Named One of the Best in the World
(KNUE-FM) Whenever someone claims to have the best steak or any food for that matter in Texas, I always get a little nervous for them. That is a very bold statement especially when we are talking about the importance of a steakhouse in Texas. There are many to choose from:...
