Builders FirstSource raises $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United
IRVING, Texas — Builders FirstSource has announced that its 2025 charity event held Sept. 24-25 raised approximately $1.6 million for Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). This marks the 19th year of the Builders FirstSource partnership with Blood Cancer United, which has helped...
Made in Tarrant: Mother, daughter offer boarding, grooming, care services to North Texas birds
Heather Gamble was surrounded by pets growing up. But birds — particularly parrots — hold a special place in her heart. After moving to Texas 11 years ago and later rediscovering her love for birds, she decided to set up her own pet store. Gamble and her daughter run Heather’s Feathers in Bedford, where they offer...
Family speaks out after woman killed in shooting over not saying ‘thank you’
Family members of a Dallas woman shot and killed in the parking lot of a PetSmart are speaking out about the tragedy. According to an arrest affidavit, 41-year-old Cecilia Simpson was shot to death after confronting another woman for not saying “thank you” as she held the door.
Shocking DFW Commute: Drivers Exit Cars, Start Throwing Punches
A frustrating DFW commute turned violent when two drivers got out of their cars and brawled.
TGI Fridays offering free food for some federal workers amid shutdown
The promotion will be available all day, every day during the two-week period, unless the shutdown ends before Oct. 23.
Dallas Crime Response Team Apprehends Two Suspects Admitting Involvement in Shooting Incident
Last Friday, the Dallas Police Department's Southeast Crime Response Team carried out an operation that ended in the apprehension of two suspects linked to a recent shooting. The surveillance of a suspect vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Murdock Road paved the way for this arrest. The team witnessed the vehicle...
Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends in Dallas Suburb Crash
In a quiet Dallas neighborhood, a routine day turned chaotic as doorbell cameras caught a wild car chase that left many shaken.
Garland police officer involved in fatal crash
A police officer in Garland was involved in a crash that killed another man on Friday morning. Garland police said the officer was heading east on West State Street and hit truck with no lights on that was stopped in the middle of the intersection at McKinley Street. 32-year-old Juan Pablo Rio Aguilar was standing in...
Pedestrian hit, killed in Dallas, driver arrested
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a truck on Harry Hines Boulevard early Saturday morning. Dallas police said the driver of the truck lost control and hit the pedestrian. The driver was arrested. The incident happened just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday. A driver has been arrested after Dallas...
Irving ISD Security Officer Honored with NAACP Community Service Award
Irving, TX – For nearly 18 years, Elsie Smith, a Security Officer at the Irving ISD Administration Building, has dedicated herself to protecting students and staff—and inspiring the community. This fall, her commitment was recognized when she received a Community Service Award from the local chapter of the NAACP.
