Irving TX

Pasta in Texas hits different. Maybe it’s the bold flavors, maybe it’s the generous portions, or maybe it’s just the fact that Texans don’t do anything small. Whatever the reason, this state has quietly built a pasta scene that deserves serious attention. From hand-rolled pappardelle in...

With thousands of AI-powered cameras monitoring North Texas streets, advocates, residents and officials are pushing back against what some call a “surveillance state.”. As police use of drones, cameras and AI-powered license plate readers has accelerated across the country, activism against technology designed for cont

Every summer in North Texas, there comes a point when air conditioning alone simply isn’t enough. The thermostat may say 72, but the velvet pillows look oppressive, the duvet feels like a personal attack, and the west-facing windows are doing their best impression of a pizza oven. Maybe the...

A woman is in critical condition after being shot while driving and then crashing her vehicle into a parked car in Dallas on Tuesday night. Responding officers detained a man near the scene for questioning and discovered a discarded handgun believed to have been used in the shooting. An exact...

Craving the kind of Mexican food that tastes like a friend’s family recipe, perfected over generations? Texas hides those treasures in neighborhoods, historic squares, and roadside taquerias where the tortillas are warm and the salsas carry real depth. This guide points you to nine spots where authenticity is not a buz

Legal Grounds closed in 2015 and half of Lakewood acted like the world was ending. That was the coffeehouse at Abrams and Gaston where you could get a latte and free legal advice, a combination that made no sense anywhere but East Dallas. When word got out that a restaurant was going in, the neighbors did what neighbor

When it comes to deciding on a place to retire, many seniors look to the sunny, bustling state of Florida. According to AARP, the Sunshine State was the top choice for retirees in 2025; however, the data also highlights Texas as the strongest runner-up. The Lone Star State has been gaining more attention in recent year

A suspected impaired driver slammed into a marked Dallas police cruiser at Abrams Road and Royal Lane today, injuring two officers and sending all involved to local hospitals, according to Dallas police. Officers identified the driver as 33-year-old John Gutierrez. The two officers were taken to a hospital in a...

University of Texas at Dallas walled off its Pride mural with its message “You Belong Here” in the Student Services building. The school acted in response to a right-wing social media campaign by groups including Libs of Tiktok, who claimed it violated SB17. The image above shows the...

A woman was wounded early Tuesday when a fireworks dispute in South Dallas erupted into a drive-by exchange of gunfire that left more than 60 shell casings on the street, police said. Officers were called to the 4600 block of South Malcolm X Boulevard, near a 24-Hour Food Mart, around...