Journalist who died in Russian captivity was tortured, report says
Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna , who died in Russian captivity, was tortured and had organs removed before her body was returned, according to a joint media report published Tuesday through Forbidden Stories , a nonprofit media organization. In February, Russia returned Roshchyna's emaciated body with signs...
11 Kid Friendly Patios around Plano where parents can relax
It’s not easy navigating dining options with children. Over the years that we have lived here in Plano, we have seen more and more restaurants open that combine both a patio and a play area. But Plano and the surrounding areas offer a variety of restaurants with kid-friendly patios...
Egg N Bird in Plano: An Unexpected Breakfast Ride Worth Taking
In the age-old debate of which came first — the chicken or the egg — Egg N Bird proves it doesn’t matter; both can harmoniously coexist. You know that place you drive by a hundred times and mentally file under "Maybe someday?" That was Egg N Bird for us. Nestled in a repurposed fast-food joint, it didn’t exactly...
Andra Adkins was deemed medically fit to be in the Dallas County Jail —...
Dallas County did not accept Andra Adkins until after Parkland Hospital staff deemed him medically fit for detainment. He died hours later. Andra Adkins died hours after he was medically cleared to be booked in to the Dallas County jail. Suicide had been initially suggested as the cause of his...
Dallas Police Department Investigating Death In Custody
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Dallas police conducted a traffic stop at C.F. Hawn Freeway and North Jim Miller Road. The preliminary investigation determined that an officer observed a vehicle at Lake June Road and Jim Miller Road and ran the license plate. Two felony warrant hits returned, one for...
Best Breakfast Sandwich in Texas? Dallas Spot Tops List
Countless breakfast sandwich combinations exist. But which one is superior?. Award-winning food and lifestyle website LoveFood recently compiled a list of the best breakfast sandwiches in every U.S. state. The team used a variety of its own experience in food journalism, with user reviews, accolades and first-hand...
6-foot boa constrictor removed from tree in North Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — A sneaky slithery serpent got stuck in a tree in Arlington's Veterans Park last week, according to the city. A 6-foot-long red-tailed boa constrictor was pulled down from the tree by three Arlington Animal Services employees, the department said in a social media post. It came on the same day as...
Second victim in Arlington double homicide identified
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office has identified the second victim in a double homicide that happened on Saturday, April 26 at an Arlington QuikTrip. The victims have been identified as 20-year-old Omed Abdal, and the 19-year-old has been identified as Ayaz Mohsin Abdullah. 17-year-old Saman Islam is...
Angry mob surrounds home of alleged serial cat killer. Then they realize they got...
A vigil turned violent Sunday after an angry mob targeted a home they believed was connected to an alleged serial cat killer — except, they got the wrong house. Community owners and activists gathered outside a home in Santa Ana , California , believing it belonged to the brother of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, who is...
Private Pickleball Courts Are the Latest Status Symbol in North Texas Backyards
Pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — think tennis, but on a smaller court with a paddle instead of a racket. The scale may be smaller, but the popularity is massive. It’s growing so fast, in fact, that public courts aren’t enough — and homeowners are taking matters into their...
