Arlington Crime Rates Decline for Fourth Consecutive Year; City Commemorates MLK with Events and...
Arlington citizens witnessed a notable dip in crime during 2025, with a 12% reduction reported by the Arlington Police Department (APD). An APD statement highlighted the department's continued practice of sharing annual data with the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), helping in understanding and...
Dallas police investigating Pleasant Grove area homicide
DALLAS - A 30-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas after he allegedly pointed a handgun at another man, police said. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 7400 block of Hunnicut Road. According to a preliminary investigation by the Dallas...
New Crispy Cones ice cream shop tops Dallas’ 5 most popular stories
Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a new ice cream shop with a twist and a major downtown Dallas road closure. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan the rest of your weekend. 1. Crispy Cones opens in Plano...
Motorcyclist killed after overnight accident on Interstate 35W per Fort Worth Police
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police say a motorcyclist is dead after being hit by another vehicle on Interstate 35W and East Belknap St this morning. Officials say the accident happened just before 2:45 a.m. when officers were called to a scene where a motorcyclist was thrown from their bike after being hit. Police...
New 2026 Eviction Law Changes Rules for Texas Landlords and Tenants
As we ring in 2026, Forney residents and property owners alike are facing a significant shift in the local housing landscape. Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 38 (SB 38) has officially overhauled the Texas eviction process, aiming to modernize procedures while speeding up cases involving unauthorized occupants....
DeSoto police arrest suspect in vehicle burglary spree
DESOTO, Texas — A 23-year-old Cedar Hill man was arrested after being caught breaking into a vehicle, according to the DeSoto Police Department. The arrest occurred on January 15, 2026, following a report of suspicious activity in the 1500 block of Tanglerose Court. Officers responded to the scene at...
Spill involving pallets, oil and honey buns shuts down I-30 near downtown Dallas
DALLAS — All westbound lanes of Interstate 30 are closed Sunday morning after an 18-wheeler spilled pallets, oil and honey buns onto the road, officials said. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office responded around 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, to a crash in the westbound lanes of I-30 near I-345 near downtown Dallas, the...
Fort Worth, TX, Firefighter Granted Workers’ Comp Amid Public Outcry
The worker’s compensation company used by the City of Fort Worth will pay for an injured firefighter’s surgeries and medical devices, the firefighter said Friday. The company’s reversal comes after widespread backlash from government officials and the public. City council member Charles Lauersdorf ripped into the...
11 Hole-In-The-Wall Diners In Texas That Are Totally Worth The Road Trip
Want to find amazing hole-in-the-wall diners in Texas that justify any road trip?. These 11 hidden gems serve incredible breakfast and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Ol’ South Pancake House (Fort Worth) Fort Worth’s best kept breakfast secret hides in plain sight at Ol’ South Pancake House. This unassuming...
Neighbors Call Police on Friends Listening to Music, but the Texas Cops Joined the...
A group of friends in Fort Worth, Texas, was having an amazing time listening to some music when, suddenly, some neighbors called the police on them. When the officers arrived, though, they joined in on the fun, asked for a song, and sang with the partying family. @lbz_pete. Llegaron pidiendo...

















