This Hidden Lake Highlands Pocket Has Hills, Trees, and a 3,100-Square-Foot Home for $675K
Lake Highlands Pointe is a small neighborhood you may never have noticed, made up of two cul-de-sac streets tucked off Easton Road. There are no through-streets, so traffic is largely limited to those who live there, It’s private and peaceful — all the more so because of the beautiful terrain. Mature trees, winding str
As creeks eat away at Arlington backyards, residents demand city take action to prevent...
Helena Montgomery bought her house in North Arlington for the backyard. It’s where she and her husband, Calvin Montgomery, hosted birthday parties, cookouts and holiday celebrations. That was 25 years ago. Today, she’s watching that backyard disappear. Their pool is tilting, so much so that the water level looks...
‘Americans just don’t want to be surveilled’: Growing backlash against North Texas Flock cameras
Once you know what a Flock camera looks like, they're hard to miss. The black cameras attached to solar panels have sprung up across North Texas, and the country, with law enforcement using the license plate readers to track cars. Police say they're invaluable for solving crimes, but many North...
Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a Dallas County case involving an unborn child, a surrogate and a pair of “intended parents.” “Baby Gabriel,” as the unborn child is called in the Tuesday press release, was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a severe birth defect where th
As Enrollment Falls, Texas School Districts Are Competing for Students
Standing in front of dozens of teachers, administrators and district staff Monday morning, Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum reminded them they would be making a first impression for the district with many families they met that day. "So y'all turn on your charm," she said. "You are going to be...
Five Meatball Subs That Prove Dallas’ Cred as a Sandwich City
A great meatball sub is one of the most important credentials needed for accreditation as a sandwich city. If you didn’t know, I will enthusiastically plant the flag: Dallas is a Sandwich City. We have the sloppy, saucy, cheese-stretchy meatball hoagies and the stained receipts to prove it. Here...
Plano drunk driving crash injures single mother just before school starts
A North Texas woman suffered critical injuries after a suspected drunken driver rear-ended her vehicle near SH-121 in Plano, ejecting her through the sunroof. 21-year-old Xander Jaymes Smith was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury. The victim's 17-year-old daughter
Four DPD employees fired this week, chief says
The recent decision by Dallas authorities to address misconduct has sparked conversations about standards in public service. When the chief revealed the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings it highlighted the topic of Dallas police firings in a way that invites reflection on responsibility and consequences. Four staff
8-year-old Texas boy dies after near-drowning at Lake Texoma
An 8-year-old boy from Texas who was involved in a near-drowning incident at Lake Texoma on Saturday has died from his injuries.
The Berkshire Mall May Soon ‘Start From Scratch’ And Bring In Two Major Retailers
The old Berkshire Mall site may finally get a makeover. A Dallas developer wants to tear down the shuttered mall and build smaller shops, restaurants, and outdoor spaces on the 42-acre lot. Target stays put.
