Fences, demolition signs go up at closed Plano ISD schools, neighbors wonder what’s next
PLANO, Texas — In Plano, Carpenter Middle School is preparing for its final chapter. After serving the community for nearly 47 years, the school—one of four campuses closed by Plano ISD last year due to declining enrollment—is now surrounded by fencing as demolition is set to begin.
MS-13 gang member arrested during Texas traffic stop
DEL RIO, Texas — A traffic stop in Val Verde County led to the arrest of an MS-13 gang member as part of Operation Lone Star, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, when a DPS Trooper stopped a maroon Ford Taurus on U.S. 277.
The 15 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Have Been Announced
The State Fair of Texas has some of the most unique foods you'll find at any fair. These 15 finalists prove how creative the concessionaires are.
Dallas man convicted in robbery, attempted rape retrial in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More than a decade after a Dallas man robbed a Shreveport woman and threatened to rape her, a unanimous Caddo Parish jury found him guilty as charged in a retrial that concluded Thursday, August 21, 2025. The three-woman, nine-man jury in District Judge Donald E. Hathaway...
Portillo’s opens in Grand Prairie
The Grand Prairie location marks the company’s 8th restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Farmersville ISD teacher on leave, accused of using excessive force on student
A Collin County teacher is on administrative leave after she was accused of improperly restraining a 6-year-old student with special needs, district officials say.
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia named Fort Worth’s new chief of police
Former Dallas top cop Eddie Garcia will take over the Fort Worth Police Department , city manager Jay Chapa said Thursday. Garcia, who is currently serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, will be the Fort Worth department’s 28th chief of police, according to a statement from the city. The announcement of...
Frisco resident wins $5M on scratch-off lottery ticket
FRISCO, Texas - Someone in Frisco is celebrating a $5 million win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off Texas Lottery ticket. According to the Texas Lottery, the winning "5 Million Royale" ticket was recently purchased at a RaceTrac convenience store on El Dorado Parkway in Frisco. One of the winner’s scratch-off...
Deep Ellum at a Crossroads
Deep Ellum has always been more than a neighborhood—it’s a heartbeat of Dallas. Founded 152 years ago, the area has grown into a cultural hotspot with more than 100 bars and restaurants and over 25 live music venues. On any given night, locals and visitors alike can be found crowding its patios, stages, and sidewalks.
Dallas family highlights need for Make-A-Wish after birthday party instills hope
It's back-to-school time for students all over North Texas, but for one family in South Dallas, back-to-school isn't just a day on the calendar. It's a miracle. "When doctors, his doctors, see him, they're shocked at how well Neeno's doing," Diana Mendoza said of her 9-year-old son, Neeno. In 2022,...
