Old-time Sandy Lake Amusement Park in Carrollton closes after 48 years

CultureMap Dallas 10/18 3:45A Teresa Gubbins

After nearly 50 years in business, Sandy Lake Amusement Park, an amusement park in northwest Carrollton, shut down on October 17. The owners posted a notice on Facebook announcing that the park had...

Crews complete repairs on buckling I-35E

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/18 2:50A

The work on northbound Interstate 35E in Carrollton is complete.

Sandy Lake Amusement Park closes after being sold

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/18 1:45A

One of North Texas' favorite attractions has closed. The Sandy Lake Amusement Park in Carrollton has been sold.

Closures planned for I-35E to repair buckled road

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/17 11:46A

Work crews have been making repairs along I-35 E near Crosby Road in Carrollton where the freeway buckled Tuesday night, causing a number of accidents.

Family Events 2018 October 19-25

Carrollton Family eGuide 10/17 10:11A Valerie

Find special events in the North DFW suburbs of Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine, The Colony, and more! Our newsletter primarily includes free and affordable...

New coffee shop in Carrollton offers caffeinated (and educational) tours

Dallas Morning News (Celebrity News) 10/17 3:35A Sarah Blaskovich

A Carrollton family who started a coffee business in their garage 32 years ago has now opened a 50,000 square-foot facility in the same town. Parks Coffee now... Continue reading

Buckling road leads to wrecks in Carrollton

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/16 5:00P

Parts of I-35E in Carrollton shut down Tuesday night after the road started separating after the continues rain.

Carrollton man walking home killed in hit-and-run

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/16 3:11P

Carrollton police are trying to find the hit-and-run driver who killed a man Tuesday night.

Pedestrian killed in Carrollton hit-and-run

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/16 3:54A

A driver hit a pedestrian in Carrollton Monday night and then drove off.

7 Horror Movies to Watch If You Hate Scary Movies

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 7:00A Riley Heruska

When it comes to horror movies, not everyone can stomach high levels of gore or terror. Many of us don't see the point in watching a movie that will haunt our nightmares for weeks to come, even if...

Maxy and Sandy are looking for forever homes

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/13 4:44A

Operation Kindness introduced us to Maxy and Sandy this morning. Many other furry friends can be found at the Carrollton location.

Don't Read These Scary 2018 Novels When You're Home Alone

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 10/11 3:00A Riley Heruska

Everyone knows that this is the best month for stories that send chills racing up your spine. Although you could just stick with a classic read from Stephen King, there are a handful of fantastic...

Local Events 2018 October 12-18

Carrollton Family eGuide 10/10 4:28A Valerie

Find special events in the North DFW suburbs of Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine, The Colony, and more! Our newsletter primarily includes free and affordable...

FBCAA Demo/Workshop with Ruben Contreras – Charcoal – Oct. 16

Art News DFW 10/10 2:24A webmaster

The October 16th meeting of the Farmers Branch Carrollton Art Association will feature artist Ruben Contreras. FBCAA meetings are held August – May (except Dec.) in the Craft Room of Farmers Branch...

Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep, Even When You're Stressed

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 10/9 2:00A Riley Heruska

If you struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep on a regular basis, you're not alone. Roughly 70 percent of American adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11...