Transit advocates imagine Addison without DART.
In January, the Addison City Council voted to put a citywide withdrawal from DART on the May ballot, joining five other cities in doing so. (As we mentioned in Leading Off, early voting for May elections starts today.) While half the cities opted to drop their elections, three remain: Addison, Highland Park, and University Park. All three say the move stems from longstanding dissatisfaction...
Lewisville fatal hit-and-run: suspect told officials he hit deer before turning himself in
LEWISVILLE, Texas - A suspect turned himself in to the Denton County Jail last week, a month after he was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Lewisville. On March 14 at approximately 7 a.m., police responded to a call about a man lying on the northbound service road near E I-35 and Arthurs Lane in Lewisville.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher arrested on child grooming charge
CARROLLTON, Texas - Another Carrollton Farmers-Branch ISD teacher was arrested and charged with child sex crimes last month. Carrollton Police arrested Kolby Campbell, a theater teacher at Creekview High School, on March 28 and charged him with child grooming. The alleged incident took place in August 2024. Brice had been...
Frisco family shaken after bobcat attacks dog in backyard
A quiet backyard moment turned into a terrifying encounter when a bobcat attacked a small dog in a North Texas neighborhood, leaving a family shaken and warning others about how close wildlife dangers can get — even in familiar spaces. On Easter Sunday in a neighborhood off Rock Creek...
A Sweet New Addition: Cafe Meltie Opens In Downtown Plano
D owntown Plano’s dining scene just received a touch of artisanal flair. Cafe Meltie officially opened its newest location at 930 East 15th Street, Suite 200, inviting guests to step into a space where modern cafe culture meets neighborhood hospitality. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels transportive. The interiors are polished yet welcoming, designed for lingering conversations over lattes and leisurely...
Changes coming to 650 Walmart stores this year: What customers can expect
Hundreds of Walmart locations across the country are set to be remodeled later this year, the company announced on Thursday.
STIRR Addison Has Closed, Following the Deep Ellum Exit Last Year
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. STIRR in Addison announced Monday that the restaurant and lounge has closed. An Instagram post explained that...
Frisco Cops Collar Waxahachie Woman In 24-Year Lake Lewisville Cold Case
Frisco police say a 24-year-old cold case has finally cracked open, with officers arresting a 55-year-old Waxahachie woman this morning in connection with the 2002 killing of a Plano man near Lake Lewisville. It is the first public break in a homicide that has lingered unsolved for more than two decades and officials say it follows newly developed leads and...
Dallas pastor Sarah Jakes-Roberts nearly paralyzed after falling from trampoline, fracturing neck
DALLAS — Sarah Jakes-Roberts, the co-senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, is in the hospital with fractures in her neck after falling from a trampoline over the weekend. The Potter's House confirmed the incident in a statement online, saying Jakes-Roberts is recovering after suffering the injury on...
Moisture at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery causes veteran’s urn to rot
Moisture inside a columbarium at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery has caused a Korean War veteran's wooden urn to rot. The veteran's family says they reached out to the cemetery over a month ago when they discovered the moisture but had been unable to move the remains to a dry place.
