Unseen Bodycam: Dallas Officer’s Split-Second Decision in Fatal Knife Standoff
Video footage and 911 call recordings released Monday by the Dallas Police Department grant a rare glimpse into the tense moments preceding the fatal officer-involved shooting of a knife-wielding man on Fairview Avenue. Chief Daniel Comeaux unveiled the audio and multiple angles of body-worn camera footage from July...
This mom in Coppell makes Islamic home decor inspired by her faith
Lail Hossain’s Coppell home is a quiet oasis with a cohesive color palette and modern chic aesthetic. That’s not by accident. Hossain owns her own small business, With a Spin, making Islamic-inspired home decor for North Texans. One of her favorite pieces in her home is a gold-and-white...
23-year-old Lewisville Lake drowning victim identified
The body of Alyssa Benet Jones was recovered from Lewisville Lake in the early hours of Sunday, July 13, after a reported drowning. The incident marks the eighth drowning on Lake Lewisville in 2025. Jones, 23, died by accidental drowning, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office. Her body was found...
One more day of rain chances, then the faucets shut off
One more day of scattered shower and thunderstorm chances remains before a period of dry weather commences, as high pressure in the upper levels builds across North Texas into the weekend, persisting into the next week.
Scientists create food sensor that detects unwanted bacteria, chemicals
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a portable food safety device they hope will one day be used at every level of the food industry—from processing facilities to home kitchens. Called READ FWDx, short for Rapid Electroanalytic Diagnostic Food Water Diagnosis, this proof-of-concept device...
Trash Service Changes Are Coming to Dallas. People Are Pissed.
In the new year, around 26,000 Dallasites will have to haul their trash through the kitchen and straight to the curb, or take the long way around the yard as the city phases out alleyway trash services for certain areas. The changes, which will affect residents whose trash is currently collected from alleys less than...
This South Padre Island Townhome Makes a Fabulous Second Home for Dallasites
We have reached the point of summer in Dallas where the heat cranks up to another level. The cooler temperatures and rain showers have been nice but now the humidity is settling in and the mosquitoes are dedicated to turning me into their personal buffet. The only thing left to say is, “Oy vey. What wouldn’t I give...
Dallas Suburb Named the Best City in the U.S. for Renters
We love Dallas, but there are significant reasons why so many people are making their way to the northern suburbs these days. One recent study points to several key factors when naming McKinney the best place for renters in North Texas and throughout the United States. In a study published...
Dallas man sentenced to 38 years in fentanyl murder case
The investigation began in November 2023, when deputies responded to an overdose call in Blue Ridge, Texas, according to a news release.
Dallas cop suspended, accused of stealing from several Apple stores
A Dallas police officer has been suspended after police say he stole from several Apple Stores where he was working off-duty as in-store security.
