68-year-old man killed while crossing Arlington road, police said
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police are investigating a crash that killed a 68-year-old man. Officers responded Tuesday around 9 p.m. to the intersection of S. Cooper St. and Lovers Lane, the Arlington Police Department said in a press release. There, they found the man, who has not yet been identified, lying unresponsive in the road. He was rushed to the hospital, where he...
Gun Goes Off In Shopper’s Jacket At Dallas Joe V’s Self-Checkout
A routine grocery trip turned painful yesterday afternoon when a man's handgun fired from inside his jacket at a self-checkout lane inside the Joe V's Smart Shop on the 7000 block of Samuell Boulevard in Dallas, police said. Officers were called to the store around 3:20 p.m., and the man was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound...
Showers today, Isolated severe storms this weekend
Showers today, Isolated severe storms this weekend
New BJ’s locations Texas: Club rivaling Costco, Sam’s expands to Texas
A new warehouse retailer poised to rival Costco and Sam’s Club is expanding into Texas. BJ’s Wholesale Club is opening its first location in Forney, Texas, on Friday, April 24 — though the store is celebrating the launch in the Lone Star State with $2 gas on Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a news release. The Massachusetts-based...
New Documentary Chronicling the Rise and Fall and Rise of Deep Ellum Premiers at...
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. In the early 1980s, the eastern border of downtown Dallas was a ghost town. Empty warehouses stood...
Dallas gang members charged in meth trafficking conspiracy
DALLAS, Texas — Four alleged gang members from the Dallas area have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Ventrous Deshun James, Joseph Lewis Morgan, Dionyuta Henry, and David Beaty were charged by federal complaint on April...
Ferris Crews Stage Massive Rescue, Pull 75 Animals From Rural Dallas County
Ferris City officials, working with the American Humane organization, say they pulled 75 animals, mostly dogs, from two Dallas County properties outside the city limits on Monday after crews found them in urgent need of medical care. City Manager Brooks Williams said staff made the call to intervene on the...
‘Full of life.” | Man killed after being struck by stolen car in violent...
DALLAS, Texas — The family of 60-year-old Jose "Joey" Avila says they are grieving and searching for peace after he was killed in a violent chain of events tied to a carjacking in East Dallas. “Honestly, there’s anger,” said his niece, Sam Sanchez. “It’s just earth-shattering.”...
TAMKO says forced relocation could cost Dallas $500M as city considers shut down process
The Dallas City Council will vote on Wednesday whether to hire a consultant to research the financial cost of shutting down two controversial factories: GAF in West Dallas and TAMKO in Joppa. But forced shut down or relocation could cost the city millions. A TAMKO spokesperson said in a statement...
Texans Are Flocking to This Enormous Thrift Store That’s Almost Too Good to Be...
Right in the heart of Dallas on Cedar Springs Road sits a thrift store that’s making waves across Texas. Out of the Closet isn’t just another secondhand shop where you dig through dusty bins hoping for a lucky find. This place combines killer deals, daily restocks, and a mission that actually matters, all under one roof that’s become a local favorite for bargain hunters...
