The Hidden Meaning Behind Texas’ Colorful Road Markings
Those colorful spray paint lines on Texas roads mark underground utilities like gas, power, and water — here’s what each color means and why they matter.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by truck in Dallas, police say
DALLAS — The driver of a truck in Dallas lost control of the vehicle and hit a pedestrian, who later died, early Saturday, police say. Officers were called to the 5200 block of Harry Hines Boulevard shortly after 3:30 a.m. and found a truck driver had lost control of the vehicle and hit the pedestrian, according to a...
J. Alexander’s to open first North Texas location in Plano
The Plano location will be at the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Windhaven Parkway intersection. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) J. Alexander’s Kitchen and Bar is coming soon to Plano, according to a J. Alexander's representative. The details. The Plano location is set to open in early 2026,...
Roundup: Silver Line opening, service cuts and other recent DART updates
DART officials held several public hearings throughout the summer in North Texas cities about proposed service cuts. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Check out some recent updates about the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, including 2026 service changes, the Silver Line opening and a new modern bus fleet. 1....
Family speaks out after woman killed in shooting over not saying ‘thank you’
Family members of a Dallas woman shot and killed in the parking lot of a PetSmart are speaking out about the tragedy. According to an arrest affidavit, 41-year-old Cecilia Simpson was shot to death after confronting another woman for not saying “thank you” as she held the door.
Homicide at 4500 Live Oak Street
On September 29, 2025, at about 5:00 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 4500 block of Live Oak Street. The preliminary investigation determined 57-year-old Delia Duron had been stabbed by the suspect, 48-year-old Damion Soloman, at the location. Duron was taken to a local hospital. Soloman...
Shocking DFW Commute: Drivers Exit Cars, Start Throwing Punches
A frustrating DFW commute turned violent when two drivers got out of their cars and brawled.
TGI Fridays offering free food for some federal workers amid shutdown
The promotion will be available all day, every day during the two-week period, unless the shutdown ends before Oct. 23.
Dallas Crime Response Team Apprehends Two Suspects Admitting Involvement in Shooting Incident
Last Friday, the Dallas Police Department's Southeast Crime Response Team carried out an operation that ended in the apprehension of two suspects linked to a recent shooting. The surveillance of a suspect vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Murdock Road paved the way for this arrest. The team witnessed the vehicle...
Angie’s Brings Affordable Luxury Dining to Plano
When Angie’s opens in Plano on November 13 at 701 W. 15th Street, it will bring something rare to town — luxury food at fast-food prices. Founded by Tony and Roushan Christofellis, Angie’s started in 2022 with Angie’s Lobster, a drive-thru restaurant created in memory of Tony’s late mother, Angela “Angie”...

















