DNA evidence links Texas inmate serving life sentence to 1986 cold case murder of...
DNA evidence has linked Marvin Lee Holloway to the May 27, 1986, sexual assault and capital murder of Ruby Battee in her Dallas home. Holloway is already serving a life sentence in a Texas prison for a separate 1988 murder; Dallas detectives interviewed him and secured the new warrant this month.
Former Dallas Housing Authority supervisor sentenced to prison for theft scheme
DALLAS — A former maintenance supervisor with the Dallas Housing Authority has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for orchestrating a yearslong scheme that stole nearly half a million dollars in taxpayer-funded housing money, federal officials announced Wednesday. Joel Ipina, 50, pleaded guilty in November 2
St. Paul homeowner says drainage issue is behind her flooding
Recent heavy rain in San Patricio County is once again raising flooding concerns for one St. Paul homeowner who says drainage problems are leaving her property underwater.
Fatal Frisco track meet stabbing case heads to trial over self-defense claim
The high-profile case against Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet is heading to trial next week. The emotionally charged case shook Collin County and led to protests, threats and doxxing calls targeting both families and even a judge involved in the case.
Founding Collin College Trustee Dr. J. Robert Collins Retires After 41 Years
A fter more than four decades helping shape higher education in North Texas, Dr. J. Robert Collins is retiring from the Collin College Board of Trustees. Collins, a founding trustee of the college, officially concludes 41 years of service after playing a major role in transforming Collin College from a small regional i
Houston man sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for ‘Hook and Chain’ ATM...
A Houston man received 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft. Investigators said Jacobei Townsend participated in a 2020 crime spree involving stolen trucks used to tear open ATMs and steal cash. The investigation was conducted under the Homeland Security Task Force initia
Dallas ISD graduate earns $4.2 million in college scholarships
A North Texas graduate turned months of applications and academic focus into full‑ride offers from colleges across the country.
Teen’s suicide sparked a North Texas movement to expand mental health care
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Texas ranks 50 out of 51 when it comes to access to mental health care, according to a report by Mental Health America . For Blake Serpa, that’s not good enough. His goal, and th
Texas donut shops featured in DoorDash’s Donut Day list
DoorDash has released a list of 100 top-rated local donut shops across the US in honor of National Donut Day, including 10 from Texas, and is offering a limited-time deal with Krispy Kreme.
National Hamburger Day brings freebies and deals across DFW on May 28
National Hamburger Day brings freebies and deals across DFW on May 28

















