Louisiana’s Live! Casino Hotel Bets Big on Dallas
Before there was Durant and Thackerville, there was Shreveport and Bossier City. This was before the sprawling Oklahoma complexes of Choctaw and WinStar became Dallas’s gold standard for a gambling getaway. In the nineties and early aughts, Dallasites often made the I-20 trek to Louisiana’s Red River, where casino...
Arlington Jury sentences 20-Year-Old to 75 Years in prison for QuikTrip Killing
Taymour Makarem, 20, was found guilty of murder by a Tarrant County jury today and sentenced to 75 years in prison for killing a 17-year-old at a QuikTrip on Little Road in Arlington. Prosecutors told jurors that Makarem fired seven shots at nearly point-blank range during an argument on July 16, 2023, before fleeing...
The Incredible Bookstore In Texas Where Everything Is A Steal
Some people hunt for bargains at outlet malls, but smart readers know the real deals are hiding in plain sight at a certain bookstore in Dallas. Half Price Books on East Northwest Highway is where literature meets affordability in a beautiful marriage that benefits everyone who walks through the door.
Two East Dallas locations selected as potential sites for City Hall
The Epic and Cityplace Tower have been flagged as potential sites for Dallas’ new City Hall. That is, if City Hall moves out of the I.M. Pei building in Downtown. Last week, Dallas City Council held a marathon meeting on this topic and decided to both consider options for relocation and for repairing the current...
Beads and Tortilla Tossing of Greenville Avenue Parade
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Lower Greenville Avenue in Dallas will once again come alive for the city’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Block Party. The parade marches south from Blackwell Street to SMU Boulevard, starting at 11:00 a.m., drawing thousands of locals and visitors to line the sidewalks. Prime spots...
Four people rescued from house fire in east Dallas, fire crews say
DALLAS — Four people were rescued from a house fire in east Dallas Thursday evening, according to fire officials. Fire crews were dispatched a fire with trapped residents inside in the 5700 block of Churchill Avenue around 9:30 p.m. All four residents said to be trapped were rescued by...
Irving Man With Multiple Prior DWI Convictions Arrested Again, Fentanyl Found in Vehicle
IRVING, Texas — A traffic stop late Friday night led to the arrest of a South Irving man who police say has multiple prior DWI convictions and was found in possession of fentanyl. On the night of March 13, 2026, an Irving police officer conducted a traffic stop on...
Former Dallas police leader pleads guilty to lying to police
Former Dallas police union head Jaime Castro pleaded guilty to making a false statement regarding a 2025 crash that killed 25-year-old Atianna Washington. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Irving ISD Teacher Named National Outdoor Adventures Educator of the Year
IRVING, Texas — An Irving ISD teacher who has spent nearly two decades introducing students to outdoor skills has been recognized with a national honor. Joe O’Dell, Outdoor Education teacher at Johnson Middle School, has been named the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF) Outdoor Adventures 2026 Educator of the Year....
12 Texas Pizza Places That Stay Packed Even On Weeknights
Texas is serious about its pizza, and these spots prove it night after night. From crispy Detroit-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan masterpieces, the Lone Star State has a pizza scene that rivals any city in the country. Whether you’re in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, or Fort Worth, there’s always...

















