Reported knife threat leads to deadly shooting response by Dallas police, officials say
Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
Man charged with capital murder for shooting death of Dallas tattoo shop owner
Kenneth Wayne Brown Jr., 24, has been arrested and charged with capital murder for the Jan. 6 fatal shooting of Oak Cliff tattoo shop owner Just Smith-Gibbs. Police linked Brown to the scene via a cell phone and rental car he allegedly abandoned after the victim returned fire with an AR-15-style pistol during the...
Protective Order Suspect Arrested After Pursuit and Hours-Long Standoff in Little Elm
LITTLE ELM, TX - Little Elm Police Chief Rodney Harrison says officers safely arrested 40-year-old Matthew Sierra on Saturday, February 7th, following a vehicle pursuit and hours-long standoff. On Friday, February 6th, the Little Elm Police Department received a report that Sierra had violated a protective order...
JUST IN: 2026 Crystal Charity Ball To Benefit Eight Dallas County Children’s Non-Profits
Late yesterday, the 2026 Crystal Charity Ball members went through the final stage of its charity selection process for this year’s fundraising efforts. After the committee vetted, interviewed and attended Thursday’s presentation by the final Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2026 Crystal Charity Chair Jennifer...
Richardson Panel Clears Way for Bigger West Middle School Rebuild
Richardson’s City Plan Commission has signed off on zoning changes that would let Richardson West Junior High be rebuilt as a larger middle school, clearing a key hurdle in Richardson ISD’s push to convert its remaining junior highs into middle schools. The district plans a phased rebuild that keeps students on...
Realtors Predict Buying Homes in These 11 Cities Will Pay Off in 10 Years
Realtors predict that buying a home in these 11 fast-growing cities could deliver strong returns and long-term value for buyers within the next decade.
North Texas / DFW School Walkouts & ICE — Feb 8–15, 2026
Students across North Texas campuses walked out to protest federal immigration enforcement policies. School districts warned that walkouts during instructional time violate attendance rules and may face consequences. The events highlight ongoing tensions around student civic engagement and school policy enforcement....
Reflecting on Black American Business History
National Visionaries and Texas Pioneers Who Built Economic Power. Black American business history is often framed narrowly—either as isolated success stories or as footnotes to broader civil rights narratives. In reality, Black entrepreneurs were builders of systems: banks, supply chains, manufacturing firms, retail...
AT&T Moves Forward With Plano HQ Plans After Rezoning Approval
Plano is one step closer to welcoming AT&T’s global headquarters after the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission approved the initial rezoning for the former Electronic Data Systems campus. “This move will bring our teams together under one roof and strengthen our long-term presence in the DFW region,” CEO John...
Hidden Gem’s Charcoal-Grilled Burgers Have Kept Locals Coming Back 67 Years in Richardson, TX
Since 1957, a Richardson institution has been flame-grilling burgers to perfection over charcoal that fills the air with irresistible smoke. 🍔. Del’s Charcoal Burgers delivers old-school burger perfection in a nostalgic 1950s atmosphere where fresh ingredients meet time-honored cooking methods. Current owner Taher...

















