Police investigate Frisco car theft after victim finds vehicle on social media
FRISCO, Texas - Vehicle thefts happen every day throughout many communities in North Texas, but one victim was beyond surprised when she saw her stolen car on social media. Courtney May realized her Nissan Sentra had been stolen from her driveway in Frisco on Tuesday morning. Her toddler’s car seat...
Portillo’s Admits Missteps in Texas Rollout as Revenue Slows
Portillo’s, which once had a restaurant earning $48,000 per day in Texas, is now seeing its biggest struggles come from the Lone Star State. CEO Michael Osanloo said restaurants in Texas (about a dozen across the Dallas and Houston markets) have gotten off to a slower start and are pressuring top line revenue...
Central Texas man charged in fiery crash that killed 5 Dallas-area women
The 37-year-old Leander man is being held on $1 million bond, according to authorities.
Texas students face major changes as new education laws take effect
A new Texas law bans students from using cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches on school property during the school day, with districts responsible for creating a secure storage plan. Another new law, effective in September, requires the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, with districts like Frisco...
Dallas Animal Services limits dog intake amid distemper outbreak
DALLAS - Dallas Animal Services is limiting intake at its shelter due to a distemper outbreak. Testing is still underway to determine how widespread the outbreak is. Dallas Animal Services says it is only taking in dogs that are dangerous or critically ill. As for other strays or would-be surrenders,...
Crimes Against Children conference tackles modern threats to youth
The Crimes Against Children Conference in Dallas deals with a very tough topic. Attendees, like Haley Cano, are all child‑abuse professionals coming to learn how to protect children in an ever‑changing world. “Just different issues that are going on right now,” Lead education coordinator for Midland Rape Crisis...
YouTube series Gracie’s Corner comes to Dallas for live performance
Grab the kids and get ready to sing. The viral Youtube sensation Gracie's Corner is coming to the House of Blues Dallas for a family-friendly concert. The animated music series, which typically features three-minute episodes, started as a homegrown pandemic project. Parents Javoris and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth...
Dallas man convicted of trafficking nearly 500 grams of meth
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas - U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announces that a Dallas man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Deldrick Damond Lewis, 40, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine...
Psychologist warns of withdrawal effects of cellphone ban in Texas schools
As Texas schools enforce a new cellphone ban, experts warn of short-term anxiety and urge parents to help students adjust by modeling healthy tech habits.
Former Gateway Church elders seek removal from defamation suit
Three ex-leaders say they acted without malice in a case tied to sexual abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.