Firefighting crews are tirelessly working to contain the Ross Fire, which ignited in Palo Pinto County, located to the west of Fort Worth, on Monday. The blaze has since expanded into neighboring Jack County, now engulfing a total of 80,000 acres. Current Situation The Ross Fire has scorched 80,000 acres across both Palo Pinto and…
A pedestrian lost their life in a hit-and-run incident early Wednesday morning on northbound Interstate 35E, near Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas. The tragic event occurred around 4:30 a.m., when a vehicle struck the individual and subsequently fled the scene. Authorities are currently engaged in an active search for both the driver and the car…
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs will ensure that all menu items remain priced below $10 at the upcoming State Fair of Texas. This year, the highlight of their offerings is the newly introduced Chocolate Corny Dog, which has earned the title of Best Taste – Sweet in the Big Tex Choice Awards, and will be available for…
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Dolly Parton, the legendary country music artist, passed away at the age of 80. Her family confirmed the news on Tuesday, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned over six decades. Parton, renowned for her timeless hits such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,”…
In Palo Pinto County, Texas, a substantial grass fire known as the Ross Fire has consumed approximately 10,000 acres, prompting the closure of a section of Highway 180. Firefighters are actively engaged in combating the blaze, which is currently reported to be only 5% contained, near the intersection of Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road,…
A newly-appointed judge in Collin County has denied a motion for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, the teenager convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco in 2025. The ruling came on Saturday, following an appeal hearing last week that unveiled a controversial “gentlemen’s agreement” from the initial trial, which…
Fairview police are investigating a burglary that took place at the residence of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on Friday afternoon. The incident involved a suspect breaking a side window to gain access to the home, from which several high-value personal belongings were reported stolen. Officers arrived at the scene around 1:20 p.m. on…
Firefighters in Grand Prairie are currently tackling a one-alarm blaze that has engulfed more than 30 vehicles on East Avenue J. Thick plumes of dark smoke have been rising prominently from the scene, although authorities have reported no injuries thus far. The incident was first reported around 3:48 PM on Sunday, with fire crews quickly…
A Texas judge has rejected Karmelo Anthony’s plea for a new trial following his conviction for the murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow student, during a track meet last year. The decision was made on August 22, 2026, by Judge Michael Chitty, who was appointed to review the case after the original trial judge was…
Garland police are actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying the driver responsible for a hit-and-run incident that left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when the boy, riding an electric scooter, was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of North Garland Avenue…
