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Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels standup shows just 2 weeks after starting ‘comeback’ tour as fans demand an explanation
ELLEN DeGeneres has canceled a few upcoming comedy shows. Back in April, the former NBC daytime TV host announced that she was going on tour. Ellen, 66, revealed only a few starting dates but then kept adding more due to popular demand. By the end of May, the comedian had over 20 cities on her […]
American National Bank to Open South Dallas Loan Office to Help Residents With Affordable Housing Options
Dallas Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Director Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson told us last month that city officials can’t provide affordable housing on their own. They need partners in private industry, the building community, and financial institutions. Dallas Housing Director: ‘We Will Never be Able to Fix Affordable Crisis Alone’. American...
National Guardsman from Dallas Killed in Highway Accident Near Eagle Pass
In a somber incident on a South Texas highway, tragedy struck when a member of the National Guard lost his life in a road accident yesterday. According to KENS 5, authorities reported that a tire blowout on a 2019 red Ford truck traveling northbound initiated a catastrophic sequence of events, sending the vehicle into the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 277, near mile marker 580 just north of Eagle Pass.
Dallas Animal Services offering microchips, collars and tags for pets for $4 donation
DALLAS — Fireworks can be scary for pets. Some pet owners may be concerned about their pets getting spooked and potentially going missing ahead of the Fourth of July. For that reason, Dallas Animal Services is offering microchips, collars and ID tags for a suggested $4 donation to Friends of Dallas Animal Services today.
Luka Doncic is playing with fire and Mavericks need to step in now
The Dallas Mavericks' NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics seems to have been eternities ago, but just over two weeks later, the Mavs roster has significantly changed. Dallas made a sign-and-trade for Klay Thompson to improve their shooting and also signed Naji Marshall, and these two moves should complement Luka Doncic beautifully.
Readers Respond: Sleeping Outside Is Illegal in Dallas
Earlier this week, we published a story about the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows municipalities to criminalize sleeping in public. The ruling was split along party lines, with the conservative majority opinion stating that an ordinance enacted in an Oregon town that makes sleeping in public a fineable offense is, in fact, constitutional. You might be thinking this all sounds familiar, right? That’s because the city of Dallas has already been doing that for decades now.
6 Cowboys on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
This is going to be an interesting season for the Dallas Cowboys. After claiming they were "all-in" throughout the offseason, team owner Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen Jones, went out of their way to do nothing. Now they get ready to head to training camp on the heels of...
Rising Rental Rates and Landlord Profiteering Prompt Dallas Council Review of State, Federal Legislation
Landlords across the country are facing lawsuits for profiting off inflated rent prices, and the Dallas City Council is lending its support to state and federal legislation to protect tenants. Legislative Director Clifford Sparks reviewed a Jan. 8 memorandum about the city’s legislative priorities related to housing and homelessness at...
Heat Advisory in Effect for North and Central Texas, Dallas Braces for Elevated Heat Index and Potential Storms
Residents of North and Central Texas are being advised to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth reports. According to the Heat Advisory, "heat index values up to 109" can be expected, raising the risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities or without access to air conditioning.
'Most embarrassing day of my life' | One year ago, Dallas woman went viral in 'not real' plane outburst
DALLAS — It was Fourth of July weekend, one year ago, and we were all introduced to the viral "not real" Dallas plane woman. The incident happened on July 3, 2023, though Tiffany Gomas was not identified as the woman in the viral video until nearly a month later in a video she posted apologizing for her actions. Gomas was on an American Airlines plane that was heading from DFW Airport to Orlando. The plane was still at DFW Airport when the incident unfolded.
Dallas shooting: 2nd Pleasant Grove parking lot murder suspect is a 15-year-old
DALLAS - A second suspect is behind bars for a deadly shooting in a Pleasant Grove parking lot last month. Dallas police said the 15-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday and charged with murder. His name and photo will not be released because he is a minor. On June 9,...
Dallas police seek public's help to locate man wanted in connection to robberies and burglary
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Larry Eugene Grant, wanted in connection to a series of robberies and a burglary. Grant, a 34-year-old, is accused of burglarizing a home in the 3800 block of Gannon Lane on June 14, 2022, and robbing a business in the 8300 block of Abrams Road on December 10, 2023, according to a statement from the Dallas Police Department.
Robert Morris’ Son and 3 Other Elders Take Temporary Leave of Absence
Four Gateway Church elders, including Robert Morris’s son, have temporarily stepped down from their positions with the Dallas megachurch. Gateway Church founder Robert Morris resigned from the church’s top position on June 18, following Cindy Clemishire’s bombshell allegations she was sexually abused by Morris in 1982 when she was 12 years old.
Cowboys star takes another veiled shot at Commanders HC Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn earned his second head coaching opportunity. Transforming the Dallas Cowboys' defense into a top-tier unit with improved schematics and outstanding leadership was enough to convince the Washington Commanders he was worth a shot. Things didn't end as the former defensive coordinator would have liked, but his unit wasn't the only thing to blame after their playoff capitulation at home to the Green Bay Packers.
Surging WR Named Cowboys' Breakout Player of 2024
There may not be a team that has been discussed more than the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. That is because of their massive brand but also the drama that has been around this group. The Cowboys have big-money extensions of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons hanging over the...
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