Man accused of killing woman he lived under North Dallas bridge with
DALLAS - A 30-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a homeless encampment in North Dallas earlier this week has been arrested, authorities said Thursday. The U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force took Joshua Schaeffer into custody on Thursday. He is charged with murder in the death of...
City of Dallas invites older adults to attend free housing summit offering support and...
Dallas, Texas – Older adults in Dallas will soon have the chance to access critical housing information and support at the upcoming 2025 Aging & Housing Summit, a free community event hosted by the City of Dallas Office of Housing & Community Empowerment – Age-Friendly Senior Services and Fair Housing Division. The...
From Irving Buzz to SH‑121: Simply South’s Meat‑Free South Indian Hit Lands in Frisco
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. North Texans hungry for meat‑free South Indian cooking have a new stop: Simply South has opened in Frisco at 8250 State Hwy 121. Debuting August 25, 2025, the outpost brings an all‑vegetarian menu and the same playbook that drew lines in Irving—now...
Hammer-wielding man arrested after attacking woman jogging in Plano park, police say
PLANO, Texas — A man armed with a hammer attacked a female jogger at a park Thursday evening, police said. According to the Plano Police Department, officers responded to an assault call at Bob Woodruff Park in the 2300 block of Shiloh Road around 5 p.m. Police said a woman had been jogging in the park when a man...
UNT Dallas campus will host drive-thru with free Thanksgiving food
The North Texas Food Bank, in partnership with the University of North Texas at Dallas, Tom Thumb / Albertsons, and UNIQLO, will host a Thanksgiving food distribution for families in need on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 am-12 pm (or while supplies last) on the UNT Dallas campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd.
Monkey On The Loose In Plano Spirit Halloween Store
A live pet monkey caused chaos at a Plano Spirit Halloween store after being spooked by animatronics and swinging from rafters.
Some North Texans say ‘lucky’ means getting a cup of noodles to eat amid...
“We’re eating a lot of rice and noodles, surviving on like soup and vegetables," said Toni Breshers. Breshers typically receives about $480 a month in SNAP benefits for her and her son. In her account right now?. “Sixteen cents! I’m gonna be honest, like 16 cents," she said.
Vehicle fire shuts down I-30 through Rockwall, officials say
ROCKWALL COUNTY, Texas — A fiery crash involving an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 through Rockwall on Thursday morning, officials said. The highway was still closed around 9 a.m., four hours after the crash happened. The Texas Department of Transportation reported the...
Discussions about Princeton city secretary cut short after recusals
The Princeton City Council was supposed to discuss complaints against the city secretary and a top city official — and perhaps recommending their dismissals. But in an unusual development, that didn’t happen because three council members recused themselves. That meant the council couldn’t act on those agenda items...
City Council Approves ‘Emergency’ Food Bank Donation After SNAP Benefits Stall
The Dallas City Council approved a $1 million donation to the North Texas Food Bank on Wednesday afternoon in response to the federal government shutdown, which has stalled the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions of Texans who rely on the aid to put food on the table.
