Appeals court dismisses Gateway Church defamation suit, most claims against Morris
A state appeals court on Thursday ordered the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit against Southlake-based Gateway Church and former members of its leadership, according to court documents. Justices of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas based their ruling on a First Amendment doctrine that holds that civ
Expert weighs in on Karmelo Anthony new trial motion | The Post
John Helms, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, shares some insight on Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial. He talks about what's been happening in the hearing and the facts from the initial trial.
Dallas Zoo’s new baby elephant makes public debut
DALLAS - The Dallas Zoo has introduced a new baby elephant who is now making public appearances. Matope was born back on July 26. He weighed a whopping 230 pounds after the 21-month pregnancy. Since then, the zoo has been busy babyproofing the African Elephant habitat so that Matope can...
Two lovebirds from the Lone Star State compete to be ‘America’s Favorite Couple’
'We met at the exact right time to be the best versions of ourselves for each other,' said Camille Monae, who went to East Central High School.
Dallas man indicted in alleged $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury indicted a 41-year-old Dallas man for allegedly orchestrating a $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme. Prosecutors say Garrett Douglas Johnson falsified financial records to secure over $40 million in loans from 2018 to 2024. Johnson faces up to 30 years in federal prison for each...
Dallas Straps ‘Barnacle’ Clamps On Scofflaw Cars Starting Monday
Starting next Monday, Dallas drivers who have racked up three or more unpaid parking tickets in the past year could find a 17-pound black-and-yellow device suction-cupped to their windshield, and getting it off will cost more than just paying the ticket. The city is rolling out Barnacle immobilization devices as part o
Lancaster Man Slashes Own Hand Attacking DeSoto Clerk, Customer With Razor
A 36-year-old Lancaster man is facing an aggravated robbery charge after police say he stole items from a DeSoto convenience store and then attacked the clerk and an intervening customer with a razor blade late Monday night, cutting his own hand in the process. DeSoto Police responded to the 1500 block of the North I-3
Driving while Texas license is invalid and resisting arrest reported in this week’s crime...
This is a crime wrap-up for Aug. 4-17. Failure to maintain financial responsibility, subsequent conviction and driving while Texas license is invalid. At 2:29 a.m. Aug. 7, a non-UTA affiliate was stopped for a traffic violation at 615 W. Abram St., UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. The driver was cited and
After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare
After employee medical costs drove a $51 million budget shortfall, the city of Dallas is preparing to tighten its belt in ways that could significantly alter employee health plans. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council reviewed a proposed change to how the city provides medical benefits to its employees. The...
Triple-digit heat and gusty winds spark grass fires across North Texas, force school relocation
"Almost 50% of our fires were from debris burning and equipment use."
