Violence lowered significantly at Dallas County juvenile center after staffing changes
Dallas County's juvenile detention center director says that staff changes have led to a 90 percent drop in violence. Lynn Hadnot said changing shifts from eight to 12 hours strengthened staff and calmed juvenile residents, which has resulted in fewer incidents. "That captures both," Hadnot said. "So we're talking...
Teen killed after friends were ‘playing with’ gun at Arlington home, police say
A 14-year-old Martin High School student, identified as Riley Jordan, was fatally shot in an Arlington home Friday night after a group of friends was reportedly "playing with" a handgun. Arlington police arrested a teenage boy who was in the room at the time of the discharge and charged him...
DART Board OKs Plan That Would Return Some Sales Tax Dollars to Cities
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board Friday greenlit a plan that could return some sales tax dollars to member cities in an effort to persuade cities — including Highland Park and University Park — to call off their withdrawal elections. The plan approved Friday would see the...
14-year-old student killed in Arlington shooting, teen charged with manslaughter
ARLINGTON, Texas - A 14-year-old Arlington boy was fatally shot on the night of Feb. 20, 2026, while he and several friends were handling a gun inside a home, police said. Officers responded about 10:31 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 4600 block of Sausalito Drive, according to the Arlington Police Department.
Dallas Police Officer Hospitalized After Dog Attack in South Dallas; Second Person Also Transported
Dallas, Texas – A Dallas police officer and another individual were transported to a hospital Friday afternoon following a dog attack in South Dallas, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood and prompted a coordinated response from both police and emergency medical personnel....
Auntie Anne’s Setting Down New Airport Location
Hungry travelers on the move will soon have a fresh way to sate their hunger. Auntie Anne’s is opening a new outpost at the DFW Airport, with work set to begin later this summer according to official permitting documents. The wildly popular snack haven is setting up its newest...
Legendary restaurant, Rudy’s Chicken in Oak Cliff, to close this week after decades in...
DALLAS — Dallasites lined up for hours this weekend to get a final taste of the legendary chicken restaurant in Oak Cliff, Rudy's Chicken. The restaurant will close on Feb. 28, according to a sign on the restaurant's door. Crystal Holt and Morgan Alexander lined up on Sunday, along...
Over 200 Dogs Rescued in Sweeping Northeast Texas Dogfighting Crackdown
Northeast Texas – Law enforcement agencies collaborated on February 10 to free over 200 dogs and puppies from a sprawling suspected dogfighting operation across more than 20 properties.[1][2] One of ... Read more The post Over 200 Dogs Rescued in Sweeping Northeast Texas Dogfighting Crackdown appeared first on...
Shockers No-Hit, Walk Off Bluejays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jade Sanders twirled a no-hitter, and Kinzey Woody blasted a walk-off grand slam in Wichita State's doubleheader sweep of Creighton, 8-0 and 8-4, on Saturday in Day 2 of the Boerner Invitational at Allan Saxe Field. The Shockers (7-5) improved to 4-0 in the Boerner Invitational...
TSA says PreCheck remains operational despite earlier suspension announcement during partial government shutdown
TSA said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational despite an earlier announcement from the Department of Homeland Security that the service was being suspended during the partial government shutdown.
