Margie Townsend

An excavation slip-up has left residents and businesses near Kimbrough Street and Gibbs Drive in White Settlement on high alert. The mistake occurred when a contractor engaged in the Kimbrough project inadvertently hit a gas line, causing immediate concern and setting emergency protocols in motion. The

In a grim turn of events, the Cedar Hill Police Department reported on an individual who tragically ended their own life at 720 N. Joe Wilson Rd. The police, along with EMS, were summoned to the scene of the crisis on Monday evening. An update disseminated through the Cedar Hill Police Department's social media post stated, "Initial investigation indicates that one person took their own life." The police assured the public that there was no danger to the community at large following the incident.

The City of Dallas is poised for a week of generally mild weather with temperatures hovering in the low-to-mid 60s, as per the latest forecast released by the National Weather Service. NWS reports that today will be sunny, with a calm wind turning south at around 5 mph.

The City of Garland is seeking dynamic artists and specialty vendors to join the Battle Grounds 7th Anniversary Celebration. The event is set to prominently feature break and street dancing battles, bringing vibrancy and energetic competition to the community. According to the City of Garland, each interested party is required to pay a site fee of $50 and needs to bring their tablecloths for the booths they'll set up.

As the confetti settled following New Year’s Eve celebrations, Tarrant County officials continued their hard-nosed approach to curbing intoxicated driving, reasserting the "no refusal" policy that operates throughout the year. Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells issued a blunt reminder that the indulgences of the holiday season provide no exemption from the law. “If you drink and drive, we will prosecute you,” Sorrells stated, as per the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, “There’s no reason anyone should drive intoxicated.”

The Plano Police Department is calling on its residents to voice their perceptions and experiences through its Annual Citizen Survey, which seeks to gauge community sentiment and identify opportunities for improvement within the force. Available through a posted link on the department's official Facebook page, the solicitous initiative is part of an ongoing effort to foster transparency and accountability, as well as to strengthen ties with the community it serves.

The new academic term in Duncanville ISD is set to commence with a little extra motivation for students to shake off their winter break slumber and get back to school. A social media post from the Duncanville ISD Police Department announced a reward-based initiative to boost school attendance on the first day after winter break, promising a chance to win a "special surprise" for all scholars present on January 7.

After more than two decades serving the City of Plano, Officer Michael Bogacki has entered retirement. The announcement came in a social media post by the

The City of Dallas is bracing for a week of frigid temperatures as a cold weather advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CST this morning, with wind chills expected to plummet between 5 and 10 degrees above zero. The National Weather Service advisory

The Lewisville Police Department took to social media to deliver a post-New Year's report, shedding light on the evening's less-than-peaceful celebrations. In a recent Facebook post, well wishes for a united start to 2025 were coupled with a candid snapshot of festive misdemeanors that peppered the night. The department reported a busy evening with "220 calls for service" from the last evening of December into the dawn of January 1.