A warehouse plan in South Dallas that was initially rejected by City officials and then resurrected on appeal was blocked in a Dallas County court on Tuesday. Developers envision a...
Dallas County Approves New Jail Agreement with City of Dallas
After months of negotiations, officials of Dallas County and the City of Dallas have reached an agreement over the use of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center. According to The Dallas Morning News, the...
By Mary Dada | May 19, 2022
Critically Missing Teen Still Not Located
A teen declared missing more than three weeks ago has still not been found. Gabrielle McDonald-Willis was last seen on April 27 in the 1800 block of Commerce Street in downtown Dallas....
By Mary Dada | May 19, 2022
City Launches OneCOP Program to Unite Community
In an effort to strengthen relationships and reduce crime in the community, the Arlington Police Department has adopted a new program directed toward church congregations. The OneCOP (One...
Dallas-Based Firm to Develop Acid Gas Treatment
Dallas-based company Caracara Services has formed a joint agreement with a subsidiary of Houston-based firm Battalion Oil Corp to develop a gas treatment facility in West Texas. Caracara Services...
By Mary Dada | May 19, 2022
Three I-635 Sections to Close This Week
As part of a $1.74 billion construction project started by the Texas Department of Transportation in the spring of 2020, three sections of I-635 will be closed for maintenance this week. The...
Family Asks for Answers in 2021 Hit and Run
Friends and family of a woman hit and killed on McKinney Avenue last year are pleading for the driver responsible for her death to admit to his crime. If that does not happen, they hope someone...
By Mary Dada | May 18, 2022
Local Restaurant Owner Giving Away Baby Formula
A Mansfield restaurant owner is doing what he can to help parents navigate the baby formula shortage in the U.S. Benji Arslanovski, who runs Our Place Restaurant, had the thought to request formula...
Local Police Department Allows Officers to Display Tattoos
Officers in Arlington Police Department now have the right to bear tattoed arms. On Monday, May 16, APD announced, via Facebook, that police officers are no longer required to cover up tattoos. APD...
Alex Stein Removed from Meeting for Hassling Judge Jenkins
On Tuesday, a commissioners court meeting experienced a bit of commotion after a local media sensation made alarming claims against Judge Clay Jenkins. The Dallas County Commissioners Court met on...
30,000 Pounds of Eggs Spilled on I-30
A big rig truck overturned on I-30 in Dallas on Monday morning, spilling 30,000 pounds of eggs out over the freeway. The accident occurred at around 3:50 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-30, near...
Dallas Sees Record Heat in May
Texans in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex have been experiencing a warmer-than-average May this year. While it is not unusual for summer to peak around the corner a little early, the tenacity of...
Local Resident Wins $1 Million in Lottery Scratch-Off
A fortunate Fort Worth resident recently received a fantastic surprise when they discovered the scratch-off lottery ticket they had recently purchased was worth $1 million. The winning ticket came...
Local Town Approves ‘Free’ Health Care for Residents
A small town near Dallas has recently launched a program that will provide health care for its residents using tax dollars, WFAA reports. Brooks Williams, the city manager of Ferris, told WFAA this...
Eight-Year-Old Girl Fatally Hit by Van
An eight-year-old girl from Mesquite was involved in a fatal accident near North Beltline Road on May 11. Authorities said a passing 2009 Ford E250 van hit the girl in the 400 block of Feather Crest...
By Mary Dada | May 15, 2022
Dallas Film Premiered at EarthX Film Festival
On May 12, a documentary showcasing the natural beauty of Texas premiered at the EarthX Film Festival in Dallas. The film, Deep in the Heart, will be shown in theaters across the state starting June...
Police Requesting Help Finding Missing Teen
Dallas Police are requesting the public's help finding a missing teen who disappeared last month. Gabrielle McDonald-Willis, 15, went missing on April 27. She was last seen walking on foot in the...
New Local Program Seeks to Fight Teen Gun Violence
Leaders from Fort Worth's City Council and school district have launched a program aimed at curbing teen gun violence. The Fort Worth Violence Intervention program is an initiative that seeks to...
By Mary Dada | May 13, 2022
Dallas Bans the Sale of Puppies and Kittens in Pet Stores
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday prohibiting pet store sales of dogs and cats. The Dallas Morning News reported Dallas residents and animal welfare...
Dallas Approves $2 Million to Clean Up Former Recycling Lot
The Dallas City Council approved $2 million to clean up lead contamination found on the site of the former Blue Star Recycling facility. The site has been part of numerous lawsuits and numerous...
Dive Team Recovers Sunken Vehicle at Boat Ramp
A dive team from the Hood County Sheriff's Office recovered a vehicle on Sunday that had rolled into the Brazos River in Granbury. According to reports on Hood County Today, the dive team received a...
By Mary Dada | May 12, 2022