City officials in Dallas are considering changing how waste collection is carried out. During a committee meeting of the Dallas City Council on February 20, some council members considered ending...
Possible Human Remains Found by Contractors During Land Maintenance
Contractors working at a Sachse property found possible human remains on February 26 while performing general land maintenance and clearing. Sachse Police were called to the scene at 4500 block of...
By Mary Dada | Mar 3, 2022
Missing Woman’s Body Found Under Estranged Boyfriend’s House
The Fort Worth Police Department has revealed that an Arlington woman was allegedly killed by her estranged boyfriend, who was previously accused of holding her hostage for several days. Police...
By Mary Dada | Mar 3, 2022
Trial Begins for Man Allegedly Involved in Kidnapping, Murder of 13-Year-Old
Five years after 13-year-old Shavon Randle was abducted and shot to death, a third man is set to stand trial for his alleged involvement in her kidnapping and murder. The trial began March 1, in a...
By Mary Dada | Mar 2, 2022
Skydiving Instructor Dead, Student Injured after Parachute Fails to Open
An apparent equipment failure during a skydiving experience has left a male tandem instructor dead and a female student critically injured. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on February 19 at...
63-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Local Lake
Irving Police reported that a 63-year-old man's body was discovered in Lake Carolyn on February 22. After receiving a phone call about a body floating in the lake, officers arrived at the 600 Block...
Dallas Zoo Announces Death of its Resident Capybara
The Dallas Zoo announced the loss of its resident capybara, "Fred," who was put to sleep on February 26. Per an Instagram post shared on February 28, Fred was brought to the Dallas Zoo in 2013. He...
By Mary Dada | Mar 2, 2022
North Texas Sends Medical Supplies to Ukraine Civilians
As Russian forces continue to invade, residents of North Texas have been showing their support for Ukraine through rallies and donations. One nonprofit, the Ukrainian Cultural Club of Dallas, hosted...
Apparent Murder-Suicide Leaves Two Adults and Two Children Dead
The Granbury Police Department announced four individuals, including two children, were found dead in a Granbury residence last week after an apparent murder-suicide. According to a Facebook post...
By Tracy Moseley | Mar 2, 2022
Man Sentenced after Guilty Plea for Abduction, Sexual Assault of Minor
A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars after pleading guiltyย on February 28 to charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. James Williams, 55, of Fort Worth, was...
Smuggling Coordinator for Major Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced
On February 23, Victor Gerardo Villegas, 34, from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his participation in a large-scale marijuana conspiracy. According to a...
By Tracy Moseley | Mar 2, 2022
Texas County Hopes Online Dashboard Will Ease Crime Concerns
Last week, Harris County officials expressed hope that their recently-debuted online dashboard, which displays details about bail bonds in criminal cases, will help ease public concern over crime....
Dallas Zoo Gorillas That Tested Positive for COVID-19 Cleared of the Virus
The Dallas Zoo gorillas that tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month have been cleared of the virus, authorities said. On February 8, the zoo announced via Instagram that five western...
By Mary Dada | Mar 1, 2022
Husband Charged with Alleged Murder after Missing Wife is Found Dead
A man has been charged with murder after his wife, reported missing last week, was found dead two days later. On February 21, police put out a missing persons alert for 25-year-old Kyaira Nicole...
By Mary Dada | Mar 1, 2022
Municipal Court Conducting Citation and Warrant Resolution Drive
The Arlington Municipal Court is currently conducting a citation and warrant resolution until March 14. In a statement on its website, the city said that the court would continue to be a โSafe...
By Mary Dada | Mar 1, 2022
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Tasing and Robbery of Elderly Woman
A 42-year-old woman from Fort Worth has been sentenced for participating in the 2019 tasing and robbery of a 71-year-old woman. According to Arlington Police, Traci Cahill was sentenced to 30 years...
By Mary Dada | Mar 1, 2022
Texas Teacher Says Conservative Christians ‘Need to Get COVID and Die’
A video obtained by conservative radio host Dana Loesch shows a recent recording of a conversation that allegedly took place last week inside Colleyville Middle School. The recording was reportedly...
Local Group Claims City of Dallas is Still Not Addressing Homeless Camps
A local group known as Keep Dallas Safe (KDS) alleges that the City of Dallas is violating the law by allowing homeless encampments, a matter The Dallas Express previously reported on in January....
Police Officers Struck by 18-Wheeler while Assisting in Separate Crash
Two Northlake Police officers were working a wreck on Thursday morning when they were struck by an 18-wheeler semi-truck. According to a FOX 4 News report, authorities said the crash happened around...
By Mary Dada | Feb 28, 2022
Police Implement New Subtle Squad Vehicles to Target Aggressive Drivers
Irving Police are taking steps to end road rage and aggressive driving, following an increase in deaths from road-related incidents across North Texas. The department's driving unit has added two...
Teen Found Fatally Shot on Sidewalk at Local Apartment Complex
Dallas Police found a teenaged male dead on the sidewalk after responding to a shooting call on February 21. Around 1:40 p.m., officers arrived in the Exchange 7272 apartment complex at 7272 Marvin...