Builder plans 35-home development near popular Smithfield TexRail station
Sandlin Homes wants a zoning change that would bring 35 new homes to vacant land near the Smithfield Station, a popular TEXRail stop. The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, at 4301 City Point Drive, to discuss the request from Sandlin Homes to change the zoning to infill planned residential development on approximately 7.5...
Man arrested after armed standoff at arson investigation site in Richland Hills
RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A 53-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon following a more than hour-long armed standoff with police at a Richland Hills home that had already been sealed off as evidence in a weekend arson investigation, officials said. Officers were called at approximately 4:34 p.m. to the...
Stunning Dallas-Fort Worth museum declared most beautiful in the world
A new list of the world's most beautiful museums includes one gleaming North Texas museum on the roster for 2026: The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington. The "World’s Most Beautiful Museums List 2026" is curated by Prix Versailles, a global architecture and design award program, and recognizes only seven institutions worldwide. The National Medal of Honor Museum is the only museum in...
Texas water park changes ‘Muslim only event’ after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K...
A "Muslim only event" at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park shifted to a "modest dress only" and "all are welcome" policy after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to revoke state grants.
Pappas Restaurants Integrates Irving-Based On the Border Into Its Portfolio
Houston-based Pappas acquired On the Border in a bankruptcy auction in May 2025. In the year since, On the Border has undergone "a sweeping menu overhaul," strengthened its operations, and focused on elevating the overall guest experience, Pappas says. One year after acquiring Irving-based On The Border Mexican Grill &...
Vehicle becomes trapped under semi-trailer Wednesday morning on I-45 near Loop 12, officials say
DALLAS — A vehicle became trapped under the trailer of an 18-wheeler on Wednesday morning, officials say. First responders were dispatched just before 1 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Interstate 45 and Loop 12 regarding a major accident, Dallas Fire-Rescue said in a statement. When crews arrived on...
Homicide at 4600 Wimbelton Way
On May 3, 2026, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 4600 block of Wimbelton Way. The preliminary investigation determined that two suspects, later identified as 17-year-old Yeremy Zapata Aleman and 20-year-old Keyner Calero Jiron, were involved in an altercation with a man at a business, and followed the man in their car...
Suitcase Break Leads to Major Airport Arrest
A broken suitcase at a Dallas airport led to a shocking discovery and an arrest.
Police: 2 separate shootings in Deep Ellum leave security guard dead, 5 others injured
DALLAS — Dallas Police are investigating two separate shootings in Deep Ellum on Wednesday morning, officials say. Around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dallas Police responded to reports of multiple people being shot in the 2900 block of Commerce Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they found five people with gunshot wounds. All five victims had non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials on scene...
Vehicle crash causes house fire in Dallas Tuesday, officials say
DALLAS — A vehicle crashed into a house in Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, causing a fire, officials say. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, firefighters responded just before 3 p.m. Tuesday to the 3200 block of Minoco Drive. When crews arrived on scene, they found that a vehicle had crashed into the house, causing both the car and house to catch fire.

















