Viral Dallas Christmas mansion cost taxpayers $30,000, as city proposes changes
DALLAS — Dallas' viral Preston Hollow home, known for its over-the-top holiday decor, cost the city thousands of dollars in 2025, the city said. The city spent money on off-duty officers, barricades and vehicles after the home caused large crowds and significant traffic issues in the neighborhood, according to a city...
Dallas jail passes state standards inspection after unannounced visit
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has given Dallas County's jail a passing inspection — with no notes for corrective action. Despite a clean report, Sheriff Marian Brown said she plans to keep improving jail operations. "We continue to look at what it is that we do every day...
Prepare now for a MAJOR winter storms Friday-Sunday
Ladies and gentlemen, please ensure your seatbelts are securely fastened, and your tray tables are in their upright position. A significant winter storm is forecasted to impact North Texas from Friday through early Sunday.
Most new housing in North Texas is out of reach for low-income renters, study...
Affordable housing in Dallas is becoming more scarce for renters who make less than $30,000 a year, according to a new study released Tuesday. The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality shared the latest findings in a study titled "Abundance For Who?" exploring housing access and affordability in the...
Group Behind Princi Italia Opens New Italian Concept in Preston Hollow
Dough and flame have just made another appearance in Dallas. This time, they’re imagined in a newly opened modern Italian restaurant, Centrale Italia, in Preston Hollow Village next to Chicken Guy off Walnut Hill Lane. The concept comes from Restaurant Works, the hospitality management company behind Princi Italia...
Want to feed the homeless in Dallas? You might need a permit soon
DALLAS — It's not uncommon in parts of Dallas to see a charity or church group providing free meals for the homeless community. Those groups have mostly been allowed to operate without oversight from the city, but that could soon change. The Dallas City Council will hear a presentation...
5 Legal Requirements for Keeping Bees in Texas (Plus Local Restrictions)
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Texas beekeeping operates under a surprisingly flexible regulatory framework compared to many states, but that doesn’t mean you can simply set up hives without understanding the rules. Whether you’re planning to keep a single backyard hive...
Dog that mauled North Texas woman had bitten someone before, Dallas Animal Services says
DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas woman brutally injured by an unleashed pit bull earlier this month is now learning the dog had attacked someone before, but a key legal step was never taken that could have changed what happened next. Toni Hudson was walking in her Oak Cliff neighborhood...
Dallas ordered to remove rainbow crosswalks by January 31
Because Dallas waited until the last day to file for an exemption to an order to remove its rainbow crosswalks, Dallas is the last Texas city to get a final order to remove them. The city has until January 31 to remove them or face a loss of state and federal road funding.
10 Texas Thrift Giants Where $25 Still Buys a Full Cart
Texas knows how to do everything bigger and better, and that includes thrift shopping. From the sprawling suburbs of Dallas to the artsy streets of Austin, the Lone Star State is packed with secondhand treasure troves where your wallet gets a serious break. Whether you’re hunting for vintage denim, quirky...

















