Back-to-school fairs ease expenses for families
TEXAS — As families across Texas prepare to send their children back to school, many are also trying to manage the rising cost of supplies. The 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is helping ease that burden by providing thousands of Dallas Independent School District students with free backpacks, school sup
The Bloody Mary Bar Alone Is Worth Brunch at Jonathon’s Forestwood
Jonathon’s Forestwood sits at 5337 Forest Lane in North Dallas, and on a Saturday morning the parking lot fills up long before most people are willing to admit they’re awake. Owner Jonathon Erdeljac, known around Dallas as the Gravy King for good reason, has built a real weekend following here since opening in Septembe
Raccoon in Dallas saved after mayonnaise jar was stuck on her head for days
A sticky situation in Dallas had a happy ending for one raccoon named Mayonesa. According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days. Despite several sightings and rescue attempts, she managed to stay just out of reach of DAS offic
Homicide at 2600 Main Street
On July 5, 2026, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a major disturbance with ambulance call in the 2600 block of Main Street. The preliminary investigation determined that two men, later identified as Josiah Gomez, 21, and Sylvester Victor, 26, were involved in a physical altercation outside of a b
Joby Aviation Opens Texas Facility to Prepare for Dallas-Fort Worth Air Taxi Service
Joby Aviation has established a new Texas base to support planned electric air taxi operations across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Dallas city manager signals possible layoffs for city employees ahead of next month’s budget...
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hints that layoffs could be coming for city employees as Dallas prepares a budget she says will impact its workforce. Tolbert addressed employees Friday in a YouTube video, saying the city must look closely at how it can best serve Dallas residents as it faces a changing finan
Duncanville Police Arrest Grand Prairie School Teacher
On Friday, August 7, 2026, the Duncanville Police Department arrested James Robinson, a Duncanville resident, for Sexual Assault of a Child – Prohibited Person, a First-Degree Felony under Texas law. The arrest is the result of an ongoing criminal investigation conducted by the Duncanville Police Department. At this ti
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Lee Alcorn
For decades, if there was a fight for justice in North Texas, chances were Lee Alcorn was there. Alcorn was a warrior. Whether it was addressing unfair media coverage, police misconduct, or unfair hiring practices he could be counted on to join the movement. The longtime civil rights leader, who...
North Texas Irish Festival moving to Denton in 2027
DENTON, Texas - A longtime Irish festival held in Dallas will move to a new city starting next year. The North Texas Irish Festival will be held in Denton starting in 2027. Dallas had been the festival's host city for more than 40 years, beginning in 1983. Festival organizers say...
This Cowgirl-Themed Coffee Shop in Texas Uses a Sourdough Starter Older Than America
Along a charming street in historic Grapevine, a welcoming coffee shop pairs excellent lattes and pastries with something even more special. Howdy Honey has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike with its Western-inspired decor, house-made everything approach, and a secret ingredient that’s been alive longer

















