Frisco police say automated license plate readers help solve crimes as technology use grows...
FRISCO, Texas — Automated license plate readers are becoming increasingly common in law enforcement across Texas, providing officers with a tool they say helps solve crimes more quickly. The Frisco Police Department is among the agencies using the technology, which allows officers to identify vehicles connected to...
Dallas Man Wanted by DPS Arrested After Barricading Himself in Home Following Police Chase
Dallas, TX — A Dallas man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested after fleeing from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and barricading himself inside a residence, authorities said. According to DPS, the incident began on March 3 around 2:30 p.m. when a trooper patrolling Frankford Road near...
This Unassuming Donut Shop Might Just Be The Best-Kept Secret In Texas
Tucked inside a quiet shopping strip at 17459 Preston Rd in Dallas, Texas, Jarams Donuts doesn’t look like much from the outside. But step through the door, and you’ll quickly understand why locals keep coming back again and again. With a 4.4-star rating and hundreds of loyal fans,...
Alton man found in possession of $3.4 million worth of methamphetamine headed to Dallas,...
An Alton man was found with nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The news release said 32-year-old Diego Mendez, of Alton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance over 400 grams. He was booked into...
Turtle Creek Cat Crackdown As Park Crews Yank Dozens of Rogue Feeders
Dallas parks crews spent their Saturday hauling out more than 30 unauthorized cat feeding stations and makeshift shelters from the wooded banks of Turtle Creek, and what they found was not exactly a cozy feline haven. According to city officials, workers reported unsanitary conditions, including rotting food and...
Man found dead on Forest Lane in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas — A 42-year-old man was found dead on Forest Lane in Dallas, prompting an ongoing investigation, according to the Dallas Police Department. On March 6, 2026, at approximately 5:52 p.m., officers were alerted to an unconscious male in the 8100 block of Forest Lane. Upon arrival, they discovered the man...
Botham Jean’s Family Hits Dallas With Suit Over Unpaid $98 Million Verdict
Botham Jean’s parents and sister have taken Dallas back to court, filing a lawsuit in Dallas County District Court this week that asks a judge to force the city to pay the civil judgment tied to Jean’s 2018 killing. The family wants the city to cover the nearly $98.65 million federal verdict entered against former...
Dallas County Opens $52M Public Health Laboratory Near Dallas Medical District
Dallas County has officially opened the new Dallas County Health and Human Services BSL-3 Public Health Laboratory, a $52 million, 63,000-SF facility near the Dallas Medical District. Developed in a public-private partnership with Hunt Real Estate & Infrastructure, the laboratory gives Dallas County a modern public...
Emcee Duo Keeps Pep Rally Tradition Alive
AVID coordinator Elizabeth Brown and Theatre Collective head director Erik Archilla walk to the middle of the gym, decked out in neon and glow in the dark accessories, as students cheer in the stands. The music dies down and Brown holds up the mic to kick off the senior pep rally.
$5.38M asphalt overlay projects starting this summer in Plano
Construction is underway for multiple projects along Park Boulevard. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) Several Plano roads are set to undergo more construction this summer as the city moves ahead with its next phase of asphalt overlays. What you need to know. At their Feb. 23 meeting, Plano City Council members...

















