Irving Man Convicted and Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal Shooting Case
On October 1, 2025, Raimond Rubio of Irving was found guilty of murder by a Dallas County jury and sentenced to 30 years in prison by Judge Elizabeth Frizell. Rubio was convicted in the death of 31-year-old Josue Rigoberto Umanzor. Irving police responded on the morning of December 28, 2023, to an assault call in the...
This Veterans Day, buy a wreath to honor those buried at DFW National Cemetery
It’s Veterans Day, and there's another way to honor those who served our country to ensure our freedom: donate a wreath to be placed at the gravesites at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. This year, 59,000 graves will need a wreath at the cemetery, and according to the Wreaths Across...
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident on IH-35E Leads to Traffic Standstill in DeSoto
Early morning traffic in DeSoto was brought to a standstill following a fatal traffic accident that unfolded on the 1400 block of North IH-35E. DeSoto Police Department reported that the tragic sequence of events began around 2:30 a.m. when a 26-year-old man from Wilmer lost control of his vehicle, causing his van to...
Dallas Zoo Announces Death of Beloved Gorilla Remembered for Viral Dance Moves and Love...
The groovy gorilla went viral in 2021 for his rhythm and spins
Aga Khan IV makes rare visit to Dallas to meet officials, followers
Thousands of Ismaili Muslims will gather in Dallas on Monday for a rare visit from their spiritual leader. Why it matters: North Texas has one of the largest — and growing — populations of Ismaili Muslims in the U.S. This is the first time an Ismaili imam has visited Dallas.
Third DART train shooting in a month leaves one hurt near Akard Station
Dallas police are investigating another shooting on the DART rail system after a man was wounded near Akard Station in downtown Dallas Friday morning.
FWPD officer surrenders on evading arrest warrant; investigation launched
A Fort Worth police officer has been placed on restricted duty after turning himself in to face a charge of evading arrest or detention. Officer N. Johnson, a member of the patrol bureau, surrendered to the Keller Police Department on Thursday following an active arrest warrant. The department has launched...
Arrest made nine years after deadly Arlington shooting
ARLINGTON, Texas - Nearly nine years after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot following a house party, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2016 Arlington homicide. 2016 Arlington Homicide. Lebraxton Brown, 32, was arrested last month on one count of murder in the death of Michael Hartley,...
Houston beats Dallas, Austin regions with highest share of A-rated schools, per Children at...
Children at Risk also recognized more "high achieving, high poverty" schools with Gold Ribbons this year, in part because that designation included charters and magnets for the first time.
America’s Wildest Pickle Party Hits Texas
The Big Dill World's Largest Pickle Party transforms Arlington's Globe Life Field into America's most theatrical food festival November 8, 2025.

















