Dallas pauses DEI programs, protecting $305m in funding
The City of Dallas voted to pause its DEI programs to avoid losing $305 million in federal funding, a move that drew criticism from community advocates who urged the city to find an alternative solution.
Plano police arrest five people behind 29 car thefts worth $1.1 million
The suspects stole mostly Camaros and Corvettes from a dozen different cities. Behind masks on a rainy day in March, two of the suspects first stole a Chevrolet SS from a gym parking lot in Plano. It was all caught on the victim’s dash camera video. Between March and...
Dallas Animal Services closes down intake of animals for second time
On Saturday, August 2, Dallas Animal Services announced that it would no longer accept dogs from the public due to an outbreak at the shelter of Canine Distemper Virus, a contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects dogs. The shelter said that it would accept only sick, injured, or...
Dallas Woman Threatened To Kill Her Teacher At 18. Decades Later, She Allegedly Murdered...
Back in 1986, Patricia Ruth Holt, a then-18-year-old, was charged with attempted murder after threatening to kill her teacher. Almost 40 years later, Holt, now 57, is accused of killing her boss, whom she allegedly shot in the head. As reported by The Daily Freeman, the teacher-related incident occurred back...
Dallas Police Department Nets Multiple Arrests and Seizures in Joint Operation Against Drug Trade
In a recent bust targeting drug sales in high-crime areas, the Dallas Police Department's Northeast Patrol, along with units from the Southeast, North Central, and Northwest divisions, executed a joint operation on July 18. The operation led to multiple arrests and seizures, adding up to 5 felony charges and 8 felony...
Plano’s Hezly Rivera Wins U.S. Gymnastics National Title
Plano gymnast Hezly Rivera is adding more gold to her growing collection. The 2024 Olympic champion shined once again, taking home the senior all-around crown — plus three apparatus titles — at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans. Rivera’s performance capped a year of remarkable consistency...
Dallas Fugitive Arrested in Rowlett Teen Shooting Case
ROWLETT, Texas — Xavier Sen’cer Stevenson, wanted in connection with a June 13, 2025, aggravated robbery that left a 15-year-old boy shot in the head, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dallas. At approximately 3:28 p.m. on June 13, Rowlett police responded to a shooting in a...
Texas high school track and field state champion found dead in his home
A Texas high school track and field state champion has died unexpectedly. According to KDFW in Dallas , Roy Hughes Jr. was found unresponsive in his home after he came home from practice on Friday. His mother, Virginia Mosley, told the station that Hughes Jr. fell asleep and never woke up. Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived...
Officer Michael Smith Retires After Distinguished Two-Decade Career with Mesquite Police Department
The Mesquite Police Department in Texas recently announced the retirement of one of its long-serving officers, Michael Smith. Officer Smith is closing the chapter on a career that began with the department back in 2006. His tenure included roles across various units, from patrol duty to working in Criminal...
Investigation Underway After Inmate Found Unresponsive In Jail
Just two days after being booked, a Garland inmate's tragic end raises alarming questions about health care in local jails — let’s unpack this unsettling story.
