More American and Texas families are experiencing homelessness
ARLINGTON, Texas — More American families are living out on the streets. Between 2023 and 2024, nearly 40% more families with children experienced homelessness, according to the latest homelessness assessment report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. That’s an 18% increase. There’s also a...
Portillo’s Admits Missteps in Texas Rollout as Revenue Slows
Portillo’s, which once had a restaurant earning $48,000 per day in Texas, is now seeing its biggest struggles come from the Lone Star State. CEO Michael Osanloo said restaurants in Texas (about a dozen across the Dallas and Houston markets) have gotten off to a slower start and are pressuring top line revenue...
Central Texas man charged in fiery crash that killed 5 Dallas-area women
The 37-year-old Leander man is being held on $1 million bond, according to authorities.
Dallas Animal Services limits dog intake amid distemper outbreak
DALLAS - Dallas Animal Services is limiting intake at its shelter due to a distemper outbreak. Testing is still underway to determine how widespread the outbreak is. Dallas Animal Services says it is only taking in dogs that are dangerous or critically ill. As for other strays or would-be surrenders,...
YouTube series Gracie’s Corner comes to Dallas for live performance
Grab the kids and get ready to sing. The viral Youtube sensation Gracie's Corner is coming to the House of Blues Dallas for a family-friendly concert. The animated music series, which typically features three-minute episodes, started as a homegrown pandemic project. Parents Javoris and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth...
Dallas man convicted of trafficking nearly 500 grams of meth
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas - U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announces that a Dallas man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Deldrick Damond Lewis, 40, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine...
Psychologist warns of withdrawal effects of cellphone ban in Texas schools
As Texas schools enforce a new cellphone ban, experts warn of short-term anxiety and urge parents to help students adjust by modeling healthy tech habits.
Grand Prairie council censures Mike Del Bosque following assault allegation
The encounter led to Del Bosque's arrest for misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief.
Former Gateway Church elders seek removal from defamation suit
Three ex-leaders say they acted without malice in a case tied to sexual abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Man Arrested for Arson After Allegedly Trying to Set Fire at Irving Gas Station
IRVING, TX – A man was arrested and charged with Arson after he allegedly attempted to set fire to his vehicle and a gas pump at a QuikTrip station on Thursday evening. On July 31, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., an Irving Arson Investigator and police officers responded to a fire at the QuikTrip located at 2215 N....
