Governor Abbott calls for investigation into alleged Sharia tribunals in North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has called for investigations into entities in Texas that he says may be operating as Sharia tribunals under the guise of legal courts. In a letter sent to North Texas District Attorneys and Sheriffs, the Attorney General of Texas, and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Abbott expressed...
La Porte man dies after crashing truck in Plano
A 55-year-old La Porte man died early Monday, Nov. 24, after his tractor-trailer left the roadway and struck a sign, Plano Police said. Juan Felix Garcia Gil was found unresponsive inside his vehicle after the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of East Plano Parkway and K Avenue around 12:45 a.m., according...
New Bridge Over I-30 In Hunt County
If you are planning a trip to or from Dallas, construction on I-30 is getting worse. TxDOT has begun construction of a new Interstate 30 overpass at County Road 2511 and FM 36 in Hunt County. Meanwhile, the I-30 construction in Hunt County has not moved into its second phase. Si planeas un viaje …
Body found in Lake Ray Hubbard near Rockwall
ROCKWALL, Texas - Rescue crews are working to recover a body from Lake Ray Hubbard. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, someone called 911 just after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday to report a body that was floating in the lake along Interstate 30, closer to the Rockwall side of the interstate. Technical...
Police in Texas enlist K-9s to combat child exploitation
ROCKWALL, Texas — The rising number of child sex abuse and exploitation cases has led more Texas police agencies to rely on an extra set of eyes and a nose in the field. Just a few days on the job and the newest employee at the Rockwall Police Department, just east of Dallas, is getting used to her new coworkers,...
Dallas Police Recruit Arrested in Garland on Drug and Weapon Charges
On November 24, 2025, Dallas Police Academy recruit Asher King was arrested by Garland Police. He was charged with possession of THC and unauthorized carrying of a weapon. King joined the department in June 2025. He has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
Addison considers leaving DART as North Texas cities question transit investment
Several communities are questioning their return on investment in the transit agency.
Keith Lee Joins Minnie’s Food Pantry For Its Largest Thanksgiving Giveaway Yet
Dallas-based food critic and social media star Keith Lee headlined this year’s 18th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway, joining Minnie’s Food Pantry on Nov. 22 at Red Tail Pavilion in Plano. Lee, whose TikTok restaurant reviews routinely send fans lining up around the block, has become a major presence in North Texas since...
McKinney council approves 7-Eleven permit along US 75
Planning is underway to open a new 7-Eleven at the corner of Bloomdale Road and North Central Expressway in McKinney. (Courtesy 7-Eleven) Plans are underway to open a new 7-Eleven convenience store across the street from the Collin County Courthouse in north McKinney. What happened?. McKinney City Council members...
Unexpected Hailstorm Stirs Local Neighborhood
In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, residents of Melissa were taken aback by an intense hailstorm that occurred recently. The hailstorm, which was characterized by loud noises and significant impact, has sparked a flurry of discussions on social media platforms.
