Texas Should Think Twice About State Bill 1596 Allowing Short-Barrel Firearms
I live in Irving, and I’m a high school student who cares about safety in our schools and neighborhoods. Right now, Texas lawmakers are working on a bill called SB 1596. This bill would make short-barreled guns, like sawed-off shotguns, legal under state law. Even if federal rules still apply, Texas police would not...
Victim’s family ‘having nightmares’ again as defendant’s DWI sentence goes through appeals
The family of 20-year-old Colton Roberts thought a guilty plea and prison sentence for the man who killed him meant closure and justice, but the case is now in the hands of the state's highest criminal court as the defendant's attorneys filed a petition for a discretionary review, according to court records.
Dallas Police Apprehend Three During Proactive Patrols Including a Fugitive and Alleged Imposter Lawyer
In a recent operation that took to the streets of Dallas, local law enforcement officers have made multiple arrests during their proactive foot patrols. According to a social media post by the Dallas Police Department, the task force officers from the CBD Task Force took to the 900 block of Pacific Avenue last week,...
22-year-old arrested after fatal South Dallas shooting
DALLAS - Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2700 block of Donald Street at around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday morning. The preliminary investigation determined that when officers arrived, they found 26-year-old Calan Gilbert unresponsive at the location. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and the victim died....
9 Massive Flea Markets In Texas That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Want to find massive flea markets in Texas that make bargain-hunting dreams come true?. These 9 incredible markets offer endless treasures and unbeatable deals!. 1. First Monday Trade Days (Canton) Picture the world’s biggest garage sale stretched across acres of Texas countryside. That’s what you get when you visit...
Dallas Senior Corporal Karissa David Honored with RISE Award for Exceptional Bravery in Law...
In a ceremony that honored the bravery and dedication of women in law enforcement, Senior Corporal Karissa David stood out as a recipient of the RISE Award at the 2025 Women of Law Enforcement conference. This prestigious accolade is reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding courage and commitment to their duty,...
2 people hospitalized after truck crashes into police, Dallas officials say
DALLAS — Two people were hospitalized after a truck crashed into a tree on Henderson Avenue, officials said. Dallas-Fire Rescue responded to reports of a crash around 12:49 a.m. near 1601 Henderson Avenue, Dallas-Fire Rescue said in a statement. First responders found that a truck had crashed into a tree, officials...
Dallas Police investigate death of man in custody
A man arrested after a shooting call in Dallas died Sunday night after suffering a medical emergency while in jail, police said. The man was arrested for criminal mischief and taken by Dallas Fire-Rescue to a hospital for a superficial injury.
Raphael Saadiq Was One Man, No Band at Dallas Show
With 30 years in the game, Raphael Saadiq brought his one-man show, the No Bandwidth Tour, to Dallas with an audience packing the Majestic Theatre on Friday, Sept. 19. They expected to hear the R&B crooner provide a concert with all of his classic chart-topping songs, but what we got was so much more than just the...
Slow Dallas Police Response Times Stoke Rising Fears and ‘Crime Anxiety’
If you’ve been shot, stabbed or are racing down Interstate 75, fleeing the scene of a crime, you can expect a large number of Dallas’ boys in blue to be on the scene in the blink of an eye, even if it’s a very slow 10.67-minute blink. If you have any other kind of emergency other than what the Dallas Police...

















