North Texas mother says she wasn’t notified about sentimental items stolen from son’s mausoleum...
DALLAS — What began as a visit for Virginia Griggs to her son’s resting place at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Dallas ended in heartbreak after treasured memorial items disappeared from his niche. Her son, Robert Victor Gonzales, died in 1998 from a rare bone...
Dallas’ best restaurants and chefs revealed at 2026 Tastemaker Awards
After months of buildup, the best restaurants, chefs, and bars of the year were revealed and celebrated at our 2026 CultureMap Dallas Tastemaker Awards. On May 7, the winners were crowned at a tasting event and awards ceremony, hosted by NBC5 Texas Today host Cleo Greene, at Astoria Event Venue in Irving.
Costa Vida Eying New DFW Home
Diners may not immediately associate great Mexican food with Utah, but an expanding chain is setting out to challenge preconceived notions. Costa Vida, founded in Layton, Utah, is getting ready to do just that in the DFW, with a new location planned for Forney. The restaurant will be bringing a...
Serve & Sip Pickleball Club To Open in Dallas, Adding Dining & Socializing to...
Combining America’s hottest new sport with dining and socializing, Serve & Sip Pickleball Club is set to open in Dallas in late May. Located at 11250 N. Central Expy. off Royal Lane, the 200-plus capacity club offers climate-controlled courts and a full-service restaurant and bar. The brand’s founder, SMU...
Parking lot fight leads to shooting in Arlington Thursday night, officials say
ARLINGTON, Texas — A parking lot fight between two groups of people led to a shooting in Arlington late Thursday night, officials said. According to police on scene, multiple people got into an argument in the parking lot of a business center in the 4000 block of Bagpiper Way just after 10 p.m. Thursday.
How This Closed Denny’s Has Evolved in North Richland Hills, Texas
SprawlTag first covered this North Richland Hills site on February 23, 2020. At the time, the former Denny’s on Glenview Drive had already closed. The building has since taken on a new life. Today, the former restaurant at 8025 Glenview Dr is home to Salon and Spa Galleria | Glenview.
Man fatally shot after hurting 4 in attack at Richardson restaurant, police say
When officers arrived, the suspect, who was still armed with a knife, was standing outside the entrance of the restaurant.
Texas Father Cleared After Deadly Dallas Carjacking Defense
In a tense and potentially tragic incident near Dallas, a Texas father has been cleared after using deadly force during an attempted carjacking involving his family. The frightening event took place near Highway 66, where the family's vehicle, containing eight people including young children, was involved in a crash. This disruptive moment quickly escalated when a suspect tried to forcibly take their vehicle, putting...
One of the largest private U.S. fleets to begin driverless trucking hauls in Texas
Aurora Innovation, Inc. will partner with a major restaurant distributor to begin driverless trucking operations in Texas. On May 6, 2026, Aurora announced an agreement with McLane Company, Inc., one of America’s largest private fleets, to transition to driverless commercial operations on a route between Dallas and Houston, Texas. The companies are planning to expand […] The post One of the largest private U.S. fleets...
Haltom High School band teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
HALTOM CITY, Texas - A former Haltom High School band teacher was arrested for allegedly having a relationship with a student. Joseph Nguyen, 23, was arrested Wednesday and booked into the Tarrant County jail on a charge of improper relationship between an educator and student. He was released after posting...

















