Angelika Film Center in Plano closes its doors after 20 years - Dallas news - NewsLocker (2024)

The once popular Angelika Film Center & Café announced earlier this week that it has permanently closed its doors after serving the community for 20 years.

North Texas father and son are classmates in UTA's MBA program

The University of Texas at Arlington has about 40,000 students. Two of them know each other better than most students do.

Power pole falls into roadway, damages vehicles

Oncor is looking into what caused a large wooden power pole to fall in Collin County Thursday, damaging vehicles.

Tarrant County medical examiner rules inmate's death a homicide

Attorney Daryl Washington released a statement on behalf of the Johnson family on Friday, saying that the report confirms what they already observed from security camera footage.

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Tanker truck burning in DeSoto, evacuations ordered

A small tanker truck caught fire and is burning uncontrollably in DeSoto, prompting evacuations of a nearby neighborhood.

Diesel tanker truck catches fire in DeSoto, evacuations ordered

A small tanker truck caught fire and is burning uncontrollably in DeSoto, prompting evacuations of a nearby neighborhood.

Diesel tanker truck catches fire in DeSoto, evacuations lifted

A small tanker truck caught fire and is burning uncontrollably in DeSoto, prompting evacuations of a nearby neighborhood.

Man cleared in crash that killed Arlington officer, new suspect identified

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says a man arrested and accused in the crash that killed Arlington Police motorcycle officer Darrin McMichael in September 2023 no longer faces any charges.

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City of Frisco breaks ground on redevelopment project in historic downtown

Frisco, known for its modern-day growth, is sharing some focus on its past with a project to redevelop the historic Rail District.

Dallas man shares story of more than 300-pound weight loss in new book

Rick Salewske weighed 538 pounds in 2000. He's now at 204 and giving credit to faith in God.

Families of gun violence victims plan awareness event

In Texas, 77% of all homicides involved a gun. For families touched by gun violence, the issue goes deeper than the numbers.

Who is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks? Meet the Adelson family

Billionaire Miriam Adelson and her family are seeking to win a championship just months after buying the majority stake in the team from Mark Cuban.

Oncor says May 28 storms the ‘Worst in company's history;' Dallas councilwoman calls for probe

Oncor says last week’s series of thunderstorms that wreaked havoc across North Texas was the worst in the utility company’s 112-year history.

Rowdy, proud and loud Mavs fans follow team to Boston

When the Dallas Mavericks tip-off against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA finals, they'll hear the shouts of fans who made the 1,800-mile journey to cheer them on.

Former Dallas private school teacher accused of child sexual assault

Dallas police arrested a former private school teacher after an investigation into allegations of child sexual assault that lasted over a year. Police now say there could be more victims.

FWPD officer credits coworkers and God for saving his life after ‘widow maker' heart attack

On May 16, Terrence Parker was getting ready to leave for Austin on a recruiting trip. He was at the FWPD Training Center when he collapsed.

FEMA opens disaster resource center in Denton County

The federal government is now accepting applications for disaster assistance from storm victims across several North Texas counties.

H-E-B says Mansfield store will open later this month

Texas-based grocer H-E-B says they'll open their highly-anticipated Mansfield store later this month.

Five North Texas Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas closed, but may reopen

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas says they'll try to reopen five shuttered North Texas theaters closed Thursday when the franchisee filed for bankruptcy, putting about 600 people out of work.

Responses wanted as DBJ prepares to highlight businesses owned by veterans, minorities, women

One of North Texas' great strengths is its diversity, and that of course extends to the business community.To highlight that strength, Dallas Business Journal will once again this year publish lists of Black-owned, omen-owned, Hispanic-owned and veteran-owned companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.DBJ is currently surveying for the lists:• June 14 is the deadline to submit a survey for the veteran-owned and Black-owned businesses lists, both of which publish July 12.• Aug. 9 is the de

Mavericks vs. Celtics, Dallas vs. Boston: Economies of NBA Finals cities compared

How does Dallas compare with Boston when it comes to the size and composition of the economy? We've got the stats as the Mavs and Celtics tip off in the NBA Finals.

Anna taps familiar face to head EDC

“It’s my goal to expand Anna’s sales tax base and continue to support our local businesses and bring new businesses to Anna,” Bernie Parker, Anna's new EDC, said in a statement. Read more about this longtime civil servant and the booming business scene in the Collin County city in this story.

Fort Worth brokerage Stryve Realty absorbed by United Real Estate

This is the second Fort Worth-based brokerage to join United Real Estate in the past year. Read more about the deal and learn more about the growth strategy of its parent company.

Video shows giraffe snatching child from vehicle at Texas wildlife park

A family trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose turned into a heart-stopping experience when a giraffe grabbed hold of a child.

Bar and restaurant Lexy's shuts down at Trinity Groves in Dallas

The pink restaurant with a champagne vending machine officially closed in late May month, according to the answering message on the business' phone line.

Mother grieves daughter's murder, fights for custody of grandchild

23-year-old Tacara Reese-Windom was shot and killed in Dallas last week with her five-month-old child in the car.

Texas Stock Exchange: A potential game-changer for investors, economy in Dallas

Reaction is coming in from across the country after investors announced plans to open a new national stock exchange based in Dallas.

Residents can receive help filing disaster claims with FEMA, the Small Business Loan Administration (SBA).

Dallas could be home to new national stock exchange

Dallas-based TXSE Group Inc. plans to launch the Texas Stock Exchange and has already raised $120 million to date from more than two dozen investors, including BlackRock and Citadel Securities. Read on to learn more about the latest sign that DFW has become "Y'all Street."

Highway 377 in Granbury reopens after standoff

Granbury officials say U.S. Highway 377 is closed in both directions near downtown due to police activity.