Dallas Community Shaken by Shooting on W. Wheatland Road: One Dead, Four Wounded
Tragedy struck on W. Wheatland Road last Saturday, when Dallas Police were called to the 2900 block around 9:55 p.m. on reports of a shooting. The officers who arrived found a grim scene: five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Joseph Premeaux, a 33-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed...
Dallas Zoo introduces affordable ‘Zoo For All’ membership for families on SNAP, WIC
DALLAS — Families who participate in Texas’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs can purchase a one-year, family-level Zoo membership for just $50, starting on Dec. 9. The "Zoo For All program," designed to make family-level Zoo memberships more affordable...
Dallas Police to add drones, license plate readers and cameras to random gunfire response
Dallas Police say they are now going to take a layered approach to addressing random gunfire throughout the city. It’s been two months since NBC 5 spoke with neighbors in The Villas of Prairie Creek neighborhood in Southeast Dallas, plagued by random gunfire every weekend. Andi Guevara and her...
Bishop Arts Bar Star Snatched by ICE After DWI Bust
Late in November, federal immigration agents took well-known Bishop Arts bartender Donovan Hinda into custody following a driving-while-intoxicated arrest. Friends and neighbors say Hinda, who came to the United States as a child and previously held DACA protections, has long been a familiar face at Oak Cliff events,...
Man fatally stabbed in Old East Dallas, suspect charged with murder, officials say
DALLAS — A man is charged with murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed another man in the neck in Old East Dallas Monday, officials say. Officers were called to respond to a stabbing call in the 4800 block of Gaston Avenue near the intersection with Fitzhugh Avenue around 9 a.m. Dec. 8 and found a man lying on the...
Princeton city manager resigns from job in nation’s fastest growing city
PRINCETON, Texas — The city of Princeton is navigating another major change in leadership after City Manager Michael Mashburn abruptly resigned Monday night, just minutes before the city council meeting began according to the mayor. Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. confirmed the council unanimously accepted Mashburn’s...
Opinion: Texas Police Departments Are Right to Embrace Drones
(TNS) — Frisco recently approved an amendment for the city to purchase six drones for the police department to use as part of its first-responder equipment. This is a smart move. When used by first-responder teams, drones can provide support to officers on the ground, offering information before personnel even...
1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigation
HOUSTON – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws....
Texas Clerk Fights Off Armed Robber at Local Hotel
A hotel clerk faced down an armed intruder with unexpected bravery, turning a bizarre robbery attempt into an unforgettable moment of courage.
Texas Store Offers Tattoos and Bare Knuckle Boxing
A tattoo shop with a boxing ring? North Texas has really found a way to mix art and adrenaline in a whole new way.
