5 Best Burger Spots in Carrollton that Locals Rave About
Carrollton, TX sits in the Dallas‑Fort Worth sprawl, but its burger culture is very much its own—Korean‑influenced spots, craft‑beer joints, and old‑school grills all have die‑hard fans. 1. Twisted Root Burger Co. (Carrollton) Twisted Root is a DFW classic, and the Carrollton location has...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture purchases Martin High School senior’s steer
Saturday was a really good day for Arlington ISD’s agriculture program at the Tarrant County Jr. Livestock Show. And it was extra good for Martin High School senior Max Maurer. First, Maurer’s steer was named the Champion American Steer. Then, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, purchased...
41 cadets take the oath as Dallas police officers
DALLAS - The Dallas Police Department Academy’s 406th class graduated on Friday. Over the past year, the department has aggressively increased recruitment, including hiring people away from other departments. DPD Cadet Graduation. What we know:. On Friday, 41 cadets took an oath to become Dallas police officers. They...
This Texas Hole-in-the-Wall Kitchen Is Known for Street Tacos That Taste Like a Trip...
West Jefferson Boulevard is lined with everyday storefronts, but Taqueria El Trompo stands out for one reason. The smell of sizzling meat and warm tortillas reaches you before you even make it to the door. Inside, it is all focus and flavor. The trompo turns steadily, carving smoky, marinated pork...
Parking Lot Showdown: Two Teens Busted After Deadly Grand Prairie Shootout
A midday argument in a Grand Prairie parking lot spiraled into a deadly shootout on Wednesday, leaving two men dead and two 18-year-olds facing capital murder charges, according to police. Scene And Response. Officers were called around 2:30 p.m. to the 2400 block of South Carrier Parkway after reports of...
Dallas man dies in fiery crash on Interstate 20
CALLAHAN, Texas — A 31-year-old Dallas man died after his vehicle collided with a parked truck on Interstate 20 early Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident occurred at 2:33 a.m. on February 27, 2026, at the 297-milepost eastbound rest area. Samuel Angel Vargas,...
Oak Cliff’s Beloved Rudy’s Chicken Closing After 30 Years
After three decades of feeding Oak Cliff and the rest of North Texas, Rudy’s Chicken on Lancaster Road is closing its doors — and if you grew up anywhere near southern Dallas, you already know this one hurts. This week, the line wrapped around the building like it...
The Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye, Act III’ With Three Stadium Dates
Dubbed "The Long Goodbye, Act III," the three new dates start with a show at the Truist Park in Atlanta on May 5, followed by a show at FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University in Nashville on May 9, and the third at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 16.
MP Materials selects suburban Dallas site for factory
Las Vegas-based MP Materials has selected a site in Northlake, Texas, about 45 miles northwest of Dallas, as the location of its planned United States rare earth elements (REEs) and magnetic materials manufacturing campus. The company says its $1.25 billion investment at the 120-acre site will create more than 1,500...
Students Turn to Library After Texas Cellphone Ban
A Texas cellphone ban at Hillcrest High School in Dallas has led to book checkouts tripling as students turn to the library for entertainment.
