Garland city workers, police aid stranded driver during winter storm
TEXAS — Not everyone could stay off the icy roads during the winter storm, including a security guard whose Sunday morning commute went from bad to worse. Mashakii Roan was stranded for hours near Interstate 30 in Garland. She had a flat tire, and her car was stuck on the icy entrance to an Exxon gas station and...
Popular Dallas Hot Chicken Spot Shuts Down, Moves to Ghost Kitchen Model
Palmer’s Hot Chicken in Lakewood, off Abrams and Mockingbird, was one of our favorite hot chicken sandwiches in Dallas for the past five years. On Sunday, Jan. 25, owners Palmer and Amanda Fortune closed the restaurant to transition to a ghost kitchen because of rising costs. Palmer’s Hot Chicken will now focus on...
Man found ‘Walking to Dallas’ from East Texas during first day of winter freeze
A Harrison County deputy assisted a man who was found walking to Dallas during severe winter weather, providing him with a courtesy ride, a warm meal, and comfort.
North Texas officials still urging residents to wait before getting back on roads
PLANO, Texas — Much like the merchandise at Costco, cabin fever comes in bulk. “That’s the reason I’m out here is boredom,” said shopper Mark Harrison. “We know that everyone is probably going stir crazy, but we ask that, if you can stay off the roads, we ask that you really do,” City of Plano Spokesperson Amanda...
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire announce tour with 3 Texas stops
After three years, iconic musicians Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire are reuniting for the "Sing A Song All Night Long Tour." The tour kicks off with a June 24 show in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and ends with a show in Austin on Aug. 14 at the Moody Center. The other Texas stops include San Antonio on July 28 at the...
Corpus Christi man among 3 arrested in Freer child exploitation sting
FREER, Texas — A coordinated undercover operation by the Freer Police Department in partnership with Veterans for Child Rescue (V4CR) targeted individuals allegedly trying to exploit minors online. Police said three men have been arrested so far, and investigators have more than 18 arrest warrants pending as evidence...
Texas airports buckle under winter storm, flights cancelled nationwide
More than 400 departing flights were cancelled from Houston, Dallas and Austin airports.
You’re Very Likely To Experience Winter Traffic Delays in These 2 North Texas Cities
You know who knows about driving in dangerous winter weather? Canadians do, that’s who. That’s why we take it very seriously when a Canadian source, even one dedicated to sports betting, says that some North Texas cities are pretty bad at dealing with winter traffic delays. Such news...
Paralympic Skier Danelle Umstead Is Blind and Has MS. She’s Won 3 Olympic Medals:...
“MS has taught me to redefine my strength,” she tells PEOPLE
Winter storm: North Texas road conditions Monday
DALLAS - As many parts of the state remain frozen and slick, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians. Most areas in North Texas are coated in a layer of ice, sleet...
