James A. Armstrong and Stephanie Champion are fond of saying that West Dallas residents have a “right to stay.” The fight against rapid gentrification has drummed up such slogans. Armstrong is CEO of the nonprofit Builders of Hope, a community development corporation. Champion, an attorney, is its chief community development and policy officer. Both have credibility: They live in West …

The woody smell of palo santo, bamboo, cactuses and lo-fi welcomes customers into Yoali, owned by two second-generation Mexicans in the heart of Jefferson Blvd. It’s a holistic spa for Latinas and others to rediscover their beauty. Yoali, which means night in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, is operated by friends Esti Romero and Sofia Lobato. Romero decided on the name to …

Every week, Paula Hutchison and Lottie McKnight-Calhoun reject offers for their modest homes. Family legacy and Black history aren’t up for grabs, they say. Their houses sit in one of the hottest real estate plays in North Texas — Gilbert-Emory, once a predominantly Black neighborhood in West Dallas, south of Singleton Boulevard, not far from the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. …

An argument at a “large party” in Fort Worth ended with gunfire leaving one man dead, police said. Officers responded to the 3500 block of NW 27th Street early Sunday morning and found a man who had been shot in the torso, police said. The man, who has yet to be publicly identified, died after being taken to the hospital. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After three days and 259 picks, the 2023 NFL Draft is complete. The Houston Texans appear to be a much more complete football team. “It’s about the Houston Texans getting better as a team,” General Manager Nick Caserio said Saturday after his team wrapped up its draft. In all, the Texans make nine picks – five offensive …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two people, including a firefighter, were taken to the hospital after a massive fire at one of Houston’s popular marketplaces in northwest Harris County. The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded to the fire at 12:25 p.m. at the Trader’s Village Flea Market after officials said it started in a small stall at about 12:25 p.m. According to the …

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting over the weekend in southeast Dallas, according to police. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were called to the 200 block of South Jim Miller Road, police said. Officers found a man, identified as 26-year-old Jonathan Andrews, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds at the location, according to police. Andrews died at the location, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The day before the start of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month is painful for many Vietnamese refugees and their families in Houston. Sunday will mark 48 years since the Fall of Saigon, marking the defeat of South Vietnam’s government to the Viet Cong and the beginning of a communist regime. The historical event …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We will start off the work week on a nice note with mostly sunny skies and warm afternoon temperatures. Highs will rise into the mid 80s with plenty of sunshine. High clouds are expected to move in during the afternoon to evening. Dry air remains in place through much of the work week but we really start …