Dallas Suburb Named the Best City in the U.S. for Renters
We love Dallas, but there are significant reasons why so many people are making their way to the northern suburbs these days. One recent study points to several key factors when naming McKinney the best place for renters in North Texas and throughout the United States. In a study published...
Dallas man sentenced to 38 years in fentanyl murder case
The investigation began in November 2023, when deputies responded to an overdose call in Blue Ridge, Texas, according to a news release.
Dallas cop suspended, accused of stealing from several Apple stores
A Dallas police officer has been suspended after police say he stole from several Apple Stores where he was working off-duty as in-store security.
Fort Worth Has a World-Class Zoo Where You Can Feed Giraffes and Mingle With...
Ever locked eyes with a gorilla while holding a Texas-sized churro? Or walked inches away from a free-roaming kangaroo? At the Fort Worth Zoo, these aren’t just hypotheticals—they’re part of the everyday magic. Nestled in the heart of the city but shaded by mature oaks and alive with the sounds of exotic chatter, this zoo is more than an animal exhibit—it’s a full-blown adventure for all ages.
South Dallas School Returns Bill Hutchinson’s Donation
Last week someone drew my attention to a press release on Global Newswire (archived here). The headline: “Bill Hutchinson Strengthens Educational Access with Transformative Gift to St. Philip’s School and Community Center.”. I found that news hard to process because Hutchinson is such a problematic source of...
Sewing store opens in Plano, offers classes and crafting supplies
Sewing Solutions Hub is located at 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 221, in Plano. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) Sewing Solutions Hub is now open, according to owner Haitham Ajjeh. The shop offers a variety of fabric, sewing machines and accessories. Additionally, the business also hosts sewing classes and provides...
Krum Man Arrested for Murder in Connection to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in Denton
DENTON, TX – A Krum man has been arrested and charged with Murder following an investigation into a fatal overdose that occurred in December 2024. On December 3, 2024, Denton Police officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of N. Wood Street, where 64-year-old Mark Allan Saltsman was found unresponsive and...
How an Overnight Hunt Brought a 13-Year-Old Home Safely
In the quiet hours before dawn on July 13, Lewisville’s typically tranquil neighborhoods were stirred to life by the urgent wail of sirens and the beam of searchlights cutting through the summer haze. Officers fanned out along backroads and into the early-morning air, racing against time to find a vulnerable teenager...
Stolen Dallas Car Sparks DFW High-Speed Chase, Suspect Nabbed Near Lewisville Lake
A high-speed pursuit that began in Irving and barreled into Lewisville on Sunday morning ended with the arrest of a 36-year-old suspect believed to have stolen a vehicle from Dallas. The incident, which unfolded before rush-hour traffic surged, has sparked renewed debate among North Texas residents over the risks of...
Homicide at 7900 Olusta Drive
On July 13, 2025, at about 12:30 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a call for service in the 7900 block of Olusta Drive. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found 63-year-old Maria Manning, dead, and a man injured at the location. Manning died at the scene. The man was taken to a local...