Longtime DEA supervisor Phil Jordan died at 81

Jordan served as a special agent-in-charge of DEA operations in Dallas and also as director of the El Paso Intelligence Center. DALLAS — Phillip “Phil” Jordan, a long-time DEA supervisor who headed key drug investigations and, upon retirement, was an outspoken critic of law enforcement corruption, has died. Jordan, 81, served as a special agent-in-charge … Read more

Which North Texas city ranked second in U.S. for most remote workers in a study?

The study analyzed 344 U.S. cities with populations of 100,000 or more and ranked cities by the percentage of workers aged 16 and older who worked remotely. FRISCO, Texas — Nearly 40% of the working population in Frisco works remotely, according to a 2024 study from financial technology company SmartAsset. The study analyzed 344 U.S. … Read more

With unanimous approval, $30-million in upgrades slated for Toyota Music Factory

The improvements will be funded by sales taxes generated by the property. IRVING, Texas — Improvements to the barely 6-year-old Toyota Music Factory in Irving received unanimous approval by the Irving City Council on Thursday, with the caveat that Irving residents, per se, will not be footing an estimated $31 million bill. Since ZZ Top … Read more

‘I will not have him anymore’: Widow mourns late husband who died after ‘industrial accident’ in Providence Village

The family spent the day working through funeral plans. Jesus and Maria were married three months ago. DENTON COUNTY, Texas — Family and friends of Jesus Vazquez met in front of their Mesquite home on Friday afternoon. Maria Alvarado, a wife turned widow, was met with long hugs and tears. Her husband Jesus, 29, died … Read more