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See Denton's plan to revitalize downtown with parks, housing and more
The city of Denton has big plans for its downtown, which could dramatically change its appearance over the next decade. The final plan, released Monday, outlines how the city will revitalize and enhance downtown. It addresses key areas like parks, housing, mobility and historic preservation. Keeping the people of Denton...
Tickets on sale for 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, which will be held on Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco. This is the first edition of the women's golf event to be held in Texas in its 70-year history. It will take place June 16-22, 2025.
After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam
CARRROLLTON, Texas - A North Texas couple says they lost nearly $50,000 they had saved to grow their family. The Carrollton couple says they were victims of an alleged scam involving a Houston-based surrogacy escrow business. Chris Tapper wears a tattoo on his right forearm depicting his son, Luca. In...
Tarrant County keeps Cesar Chavez Day as residents ask to preserve holiday in the future
Tarrant County residents thanked commissioners Tuesday for keeping the county’s Cesar Chavez holiday and asked them to never reconsider it again. Commissioners were set to choose between two new paid county holiday schedules on Tuesday. One would keep Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, a holiday the county has recognized since the early 2000s. The other would have swapped Cesar Chavez Day for Veterans Day.
Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating
FRISCO — Only days into the new school year, a mystery surrounds what happened to a Frisco ISD middle school student. It's getting a lot of attention from parents on social media. Police are investigating. Chandra Weekley said last Tuesday her 12-year-old son, Tristan, spent part of the day at Wester Middle School before security cameras revealed he walked through the cafeteria two minutes before the bell rang. She said he put down his backpack and ran off campus. Weekley said Tristan was found in a neighborhood, about a minute 20 walk away, barely responsive. She said a homeowner called 911 and her...
FTC accuses North Texas car dealerships of discrimination against Black and brown customers
The Federal Trade Commission accused three North Texas David McDavid car dealerships and the company that owns them of saddling customers with hidden fees for unwanted add-on items — especially Black and Latino consumers. The FTC voted 5-0 to issue an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive and the dealerships,...
“100% preventable:” Sheriff, bereaved family react to 34 DWI arrests this weekend in Tarrant County
FORT WORTH, Texas — Last Monday morning, a longtime, beloved Fort Worth Police Officer died on I-35W. Yesterday Monday morning, so did five more people, including 2 children. They were two separate, high-profile cases. But both were caused, police say, by drunk drivers. Leddy Harris’ sister, Alexis Mills and...
Zayo Extends Middle-Mile Network to Provide Reliable Internet Access for Thousands Across Dallas County
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider, announced today that it has been awarded $27.8 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand critical middle-mile infrastructure and help deliver equitable Internet access across Dallas County. The project will enable local internet service providers (ISPs) to extend high-speed internet to areas most in need, including approximately 24,000* households in Dallas County that currently lack home internet access, and serve as a catalyst for future economic growth and innovation in the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820886567/en/ Priority target Dallas County zip code map (Graphic: Zayo)
BREAKING: Dallas Board of Adjustment Punts Ruling on Elm Thicket Permit Error
The Dallas Board of Adjustment admitted Tuesday that it didn’t know the extent of its authority to rule on an Elm Thicket permit case stemming from a city permitting error — a mistake that let builders construct a towering three-story home and other structures that don’t meet zoning requirements.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
DALLAS - Two SMU professors have designed a comic book meant to help counselors, teachers and administrators understand homeless students and help them get the resources that they need. The 16-page comic, called Uprooted, comes from nearly ten years of data and academic research and focuses on the issues homeless...
Limp Bizkit Rolled into Dallas Texas with the Loserville Tour Ft. Corey Feldman, N8NOFACE and Bones.
COREY FELDMAN – https://www.instagram.com/cdogg22/. Bones with Wulf and Eddie Baker – https://www.instagram.com/teamseshbones/. Limp Bizkit – https://www.instagram.com/limpbizkit/
Duncanville names longtime officer the city's next chief of police
Duncanville is one step closer to officially naming its new chief of police. Last week, the city named longtime Duncanville police officer Matthew Stogner the lone finalist for the chief of police position. On Tuesday, the City Council will hear a resolution confirming his position and announce a date for the swearing-in ceremony.
From culinary class to docuseries: Arlington students sizzle on show highlighting competitive high school barbecue
Not many students would wake up at 4 a.m. on a Saturday, head to school before sunrise, and spend their weekends at an outdoor class in the winter weather, sweating over voluntary assignments that won’t count toward their high school transcript. But the ones that do might end up...
Dallas Justice Prevails: Serial Rapist Sentenced to Life After Historic DNA Breakthrough
A decades-long series of cold cases has come to a closure as Christopher Michael Green, aged 52, has been sentenced to life in prison following a Dallas County jury trial, the first to employ Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG). Hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in forensic science, IGG was pivotal in identifying Green as the serial rapist behind the 2005 assault of a young mother, as well as five additional violent assaults, reports WFAA.
1,500 volunteers to pack thousands of meals for 9/11
Nearly 1,500 volunteers are set to pack 420,000 meals in observance of 9/11 Day at Curtis Culwell Center, with meals going to NTFB. On September 11, the country will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hunger Action month. This year will be the sixth year that...
'We're expecting to compete this year' | SMU football focused on seizing the moment in its first year of ACC play
DALLAS — A move up in weight class can come with many challenges. SMU Head Football Coach Rhett Lashlee knows this. However, it's not something he believes will slow down his team's momentum. As the Mustangs prepare for their inaugural season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
Irving ISD joins districts releasing their own accountability ratings
Irving ISD is the latest district to release its own state assessment amid a lawsuit blocking the Texas Education Agency from revealing scores. The district projects it earned a C in the most recent A-F grades, which were set to be released last Thursday but are on hold for a second year.
Euless Honors Police Chief Michael Brown for His 50 Years of Service Upon Approaching Retirement
At the latest City Council meeting, a significant moment unfolded as Chief Michael Brown received accolades from both the Mayor and council members, marking his 43 years of dedicated service to the Euless community and a notable 50-year tenure in law enforcement. The Euless Police Department shared that the honor came just ahead of Chief Brown's forthcoming retirement set for August 31.
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