Dallas man sentenced to 10 years for East Texas meth trafficking
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Dallas man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Emmanuel Robles, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced...
Dallas leads the state in the number of deadly crashes per capita
DALLAS - A new report shows Dallas has the highest rate of deadly crashes per capita in Texas. A work group believes that’s because of how streets are designed in Dallas. Years ago, Dallas leaders adopted a policy aimed at reducing traffic crashes and injuries to zero. But Dallas...
Dallas weather: Flooding, severe weather risks return to DFW
DALLAS - Don't forget an umbrella this week! After a sunny weekend, severe storm risks are back in North Texas. Clouds will continue to increase throughout Monday, with humidity also on the rise. Scattered showers are expected to begin around midday west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, moving into the Metroplex by the...
Driverless 18-Wheelers Are Now Hauling Freight in Texas
HOUSTON, TX – If you’re traveling along I-45 between Houston and Dallas, don’t be surprised if the 18-wheeler next to you doesn’t have a driver. Aurora Innovation, a self-driving vehicle tech company, has officially launched the first commercial driverless freight service using autonomous semis in Texas. The trucks...
Plano votes on city’s largest-ever bond package
PLANO, Texas - Plano residents voted in the largest bond referendum in the city’s history. The nearly $650 million bond was broken down into seven separate propositions for street improvements, as well as facilities upgrades for police, library, parks and rec, and fleet operations. Here’s how each proposition fared....
Preston Hollow Crime Reports April 29-May 4
Detectives stopped a passenger from flying with a hidden stockpile of cash on April 30 when they seized the U.S. currency and relinquished it to Homeland Security Investigations at an airport hangar in the 7200 block of Lemmon Avenue. Tuesday 29. A residence was broken into and burglarized in the...
Grand Prairie Police investigate crash that killed 2, injured 2 others
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - The Grand Prairie Police Department is investigating a crash that killed two people and injured two others on Sunday night. The crash happened at SE 8th Street and Teal Drive around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the driver of a Ford pickup was heading south on...
Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958
As a part of Dallas since 1958, Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans multiple locations around the metroplex, including spots in Irving, Lewisville, and Forney, all of which carry the same...
Dallas Braces for Flood Watch: Up to 4 Inches of Rain Forecasted Amidst Heavy...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood Watch for wide swaths of north central, northeast, and south-central Texas, including Dallas, in anticipation of a deluge expected to bring 1 to 3 inches of rain, with isolated areas up to 4 inches. The watch will be in effect from Tuesday morning through...
Two Plano residents involved in fatal crash
Two people died after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided on May 3, according to the Plano Police Department. The crash was reported around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street and Del Sol Drive, when Plano patrol officers and fire-rescue personnel responded to reports of a serious injury traffic crash....