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Special white-winged dove hunting days begin Labor Day weekend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For many, the return of college football and the opening of dove hunting season make Labor Day weekend one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. In fact, it is estimated that in Texas, some 250,000 people participate in dove hunting and for them,...
Cybertruck With Clothes Dryer in Back Spotted in Texas
I have to admire the efficiency of the person driving around Texas with a clothes dryer in the back of their Tesla Cybertruck. However, I must admit that it is the most random thing I have ever seen. And yes, I have many questions about it. First of all, does...
Design of new service center to move forward
According to City Manager Gina Nash, the current public works building has failed. Courtesy photo. Sachse City Council approved — although not unanimous — to move forward with a professional agreement with Ron Hobbs Architects to begin the design and project scope of a new service center. The...
Abbott says Texas border issue is solved
CORRECTION: Abbott was interviewed by NewsNation’s Ali Bradley on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” A previous version of this story included incorrect information. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said in a Tuesday interview with NewsNation’s Ali Bradley that the immigration and border issue in Texas has been “solved” but still exists nationally. “We’ve solved the Texas problem,…
Texas inmate is exonerated after spending nearly 34 years in prison for wrongful conviction
A Texas man who spent 34 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of aggravated assault was exonerated Thursday, according to his attorney.A Dallas County judge granted a motion by the District Attorney's office to dismiss charges against Benjamin Spencer, 59, who was initially convicted in 1987 of murder in the carjacking and death of Jeffrey Young."It is a good day," defense attorney Cheryl Wattley, who said she has worked on Spencer's case for more than 20 years, said. "I'm trying hard not to cry."Wattley said Spencer is trying to live his life honorably and "trying to be an example...
H-E-B announces plans to open first Dallas County store
H-E-B is on a rapid expansion spree in North Texas, following its announcement to open a new store in Irving. On Wednesday, the grocer announced the acquisition of property in Irving with plans to open its inaugural H-E-B store in the Las Colinas area. Scheduled to open in late 2026,...
Fate of Dallas city-owned property overtaken by squatters remains unclear
DALLAS - A Dallas city councilman is frustrated that the city council couldn't agree to demolish a nuisance property in downtown that became a haven for squatters. Councilman Jesse Moreno is frustrated by the squatters and graffiti at the city-owned property. He proposed that the city demolish it and then put that expense into the sales price.
Texas man awarded British Empire Medal from King Charles III
TERRELL – A Texas resident was honored this week with a prestigious award from King Charles III. Bill Huthmacher was given the British Empire Medal in recognition of his work as Chairman of the British Flying Training Museum in Terrell. The museum lies just outside Dallas and honors a...
DFW Airport holds ‘wall-breaking' ceremony to mark beginning of airport transformation
On Thursday, leaders with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport celebrated the beginning of major work that is expected to transform the airport like never seen before. The nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan, called "DFW Forward," will transform terminals, add new facilities and amenities, grow the number of gates, improve roadways and connectivity, enhance the airfield and mark the airport’s largest capital investment since opening in 1974.
Mesquite ISD seeks community members for long-range plan committee
As Mesquite ISD gears up to develop a new long-range facility plan, it’s looking for community members to help determine how the district will address its campuses. The purpose of the committee will be to study the district's current and future facilities needs. This committee will be gathering feedback from the community at large.
Dallas Sets New Environmental Milestones with Adoption of Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
The City of Dallas has stepped up its efforts to combat climate change with the recent adoption of the 2024 Bond Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) Resolution, marking a move towards prioritizing environmental sustainability and resilience in its upcoming infrastructure projects. Kathy Stewart, Chair of the Parks, Trails, and the Environment (PTE) Committee and District 10 Councilmember, emphasized the significance of this resolution, as per the City of Dallas, saying, "Today’s adoption of the CECAP Bond Resolution better ensures a more sustainable and resilient City as our climate continues to evolve".
While seeking impaired drivers, Lewisville PD SUV struck
Over the weekend, the Lewisville Police Department was actively seeking out drunken drivers. Then, one crashed into one of their officer’s vehicles. As part of “Saturation Saturday,” LPD was aiming to get impaired drivers off the road when someone crashed into the driver’s side of a marked LPD SUV. The driver was arrested and charged with DWI with an open alcohol container, according to a Lewisville PD statement. The officer in the SUV was injured and taken to the hospital.
Dallas Man Admits to Defrauding Investors of Over $27 Million in Oil, Gas, and Water Rights Scheme
A Dallas man named Dennis James Rogers, II, has admitted to defrauding investors to the tune of more than $27 million in bogus oil, gas, and water rights deals, in what authorities have detailed as a sustained effort to bilk would-be investors to finance his luxurious lifestyle, as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton announced, per the U.S. Department of Justice.
Dallas Observer Summer Membership Drive Was a Heartwarming Success. Thanks.
Pardon us while we steal some words from Sally Fields' 1985 Oscar acceptance speech: "We can’t deny the fact that you like us. Right now, you like us!" More important, rather than send us a cheesy golden statuette, you showed your appreciation by helping us beat the goal for our summer membership drive, contributing $7,813, or 142% above our target of $5,500.
Groundbreaking for Terrell State Hospital Expansion Shows Commitment To Community
TERRELL—On Wednesday, ground was broken to begin construction on revitalizing Terrell State Hospital. In 2019, State Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) requested funding to add a 20-bed unit to Terrell State Hospital to help veterans. Fast-forward to 2023, when the 88th Texas Legislature approved $573M in funding for the new hospital.
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