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Developer says new Downtown Dallas parking garage was built for the future — maybe even a towering one
DALLAS — This story was initially published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. Dallas County's new parking garage was built with an eye toward the future — both the future of electric vehicles and that of downtown Dallas. The 12-story...
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden Administration over changes in private gun sales rules
FRISCO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration again, this time over new rules on private gun sales. Along with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Paxton announced the lawsuit at a Frisco gun shop and shooting range, attempting to block a new rule that would require licenses for all gun sellers and federal background checks on all gun purchases including at gun shows or in private transactions.
Dallas man sentenced for fentanyl death of Frisco 20-year-old
PLANO, Texas — A Dallas man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl-laced pills resulting in the death of a Frisco man, officials said. Benjamin Linder, 23, was sentenced Wednesday for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death. Linder, also known as Benzo, admitted to selling drugs that led to the overdose death of a 20-year-old Frisco man, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Texas.
Jerry Jones' nephew jumps into Fort Worth's luxury housing market
FORT WORTH, Texas — A luxury real estate brokerage headed by the nephew of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has expanded with an office in Fort Worth. The brokerage, called @properties Lone Star Christie’s International Real Estate, earlier this month opened the office at Museum Place, 3100 W. Seventh St.
Controversial Dallas homeless housing project sparks community meeting
Dallas City Council Member Zarin D. Gracey held another community meeting about the latest potential plans for a vacant hospital property at 2929 South Hampton Road. The city of Dallas purchased the 12-acre property in 2022 for $6.5 million, using bond funds designated for homeless housing. The purchase of the...
Will gambling ever be legal in Texas? Here's where likely voters stand on the topic
HOUSTON — A new survey by the Hispanic Policy Foundation shows strong support for some types of legalized gambling in Texas. The survey sampled 1,600 likely voters for a week in April and has a margin of error of +/- 2.45%. Respondents disliked sports books in sports arenas and stadiums most with 41% for vs 42% against.
Only Deals targets May opening in Richardson
Only Deals is opening in May in Richardson and will sell retail goods at discount prices. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact) Only Deals is opening soon in Richardson. The store offers overstock and return products from retail stores, such as Walmart, Target and Amazon. Merchandise will be stocked weekly, and the price will drop every day that items remain unsold. Officials initially expected to open the store in March but are still working on finishing out the space.
Weather Alerts issued for North Texas Wednesday night, Thursday morning
NORTH TEXAS — Several rounds of storms and heavy rain are in store for North Texas over the next five days. Strong to severe storms could threaten the western counties Tuesday night.There are weather alerts out for Wednesday night into Thursday morning.There is a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon Wednesday. Severe weather is possible just to the south of the metroplex. Storm chances ramp up as we get into the night.A wave of heavy rain with embedded storms is expected over North Texas sometime overnight into Thursday morning.Large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are the main threats with these...
Beloved teacher's aide reported missing found dead in Frisco, police say
Frisco Police have confirmed the person found dead in a car at an apartment complex on Monday is a mother and teacher's aide who mysteriously disappeared for more than a week. Kylie Doyle, 31, of Plano, was last seen leaving Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco around 11:40 a.m. on Friday, April 19. The wife and mother of three worked at the school as a special education aide.
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