Another popular Deep Ellum venue is closing, citing safety concerns, neighborhood violence
DALLAS — A popular Deep Ellum restaurant and nightlife venue announced that it will be closing its doors this weekend, citing ongoing concerns about violence in the area. This move comes as city and community leaders push for new safety measures across the Dallas entertainment district. In a statement...
Man’s body recovered from Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie Police says
The department said at about 7:20 p.m., officers were called to the lake in response to a reported drowning.
Five Teens Crash Stolen Honda After Armed Carjacking in Dallas
A carjacking in Old East Dallas ended in a police chase and a serious crash overnight, leaving one teenager in critical condition and four others with a variety of injuries. Dallas police say the group, ... Read more
Dallas City Council to vote next week on moving departments out of City Hall
The Dallas City Council prepares to decide next week on relocating key services from their longtime home, a step that could redefine how the city manages daily operations for residents. Discussions around the Dallas City Hall move have gained urgency as officials weigh the need for updated facilities against the costs
Severe Thunderstorms to Hit Kansas, Oklahoma and North Texas Through Mother’s Day With Hail,...
WASHINGTON, DC — A new round of severe weather is expected to return to the Plains after a short break. Forecasters say nearly 40 million people could see storms from Friday into Mother’s Day. The main threats are large hail and damaging wind gusts, with some storms capable...
Dallas Shooting: 4 hurt in drive-by shooting at apartment complex
DALLAS - Four people are recovering after a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex in Dallas overnight. The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. at the Estelle Village Apartments on Highland Hills Drive. Police said the gunfire came from inside a car, and that the four suspects were all wearing...
Rainy Thursday in North Texas keeping temperatures below average
Temperatures will climb back into the triple digits into next week.
Texas lawmakers examine the state’s fragmented response to homelessness
For decades, Texas has largely treated homelessness as a local responsibility. Cities operate shelters and fund outreach programs. Counties run jails and public hospitals. Police officers respond to disturbances, while nonprofit organizations provide housing, treatment and other services. Now, state lawmakers are quest
Dallas Zoo Dollar Day sells out fast as families flock for $1 admission
Dallas Zoo's popular Dollar Day is sold out! Families enjoyed $1 admission, snacks & drinks. Plan for August 4 tickets.
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 new restaurants to try in July
It used to be that summer was a sleepy time for restaurants to open, but those days are gone in Dallas, where the openings keep coming fast and furious. The July 2026 edition of Where to Eat, CultureMap's monthly column offering advice on places to try, includes long-awaited sushi from Austin, an elevated Mexican resta
