Dallas City Council questions new city manager search that only named 4 possible candidates
A search firm told councilmembers their search only generated four strong candidates for the city manager job. However, council wanted more. "What went wrong during this recruitment process?"
DOJ asks court to reject TikTok's bid to delay law that would ban app
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
Dallas City Council approves funds for hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a $15 million agreement on Wednesday to renovate the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Downtown Dallas for the IBC.
City of Dallas buys Adventure Landing entertainment venue
The city of Dallas said it recognized the need to keep the adjacent soccer fields and preserve the land in the highly developed park desert.
City council pulls Dallas Black Dance Theatre's $250,000 grant over firing controversy
The city council voted to strip its grant from the Dallas Black Dance Theater after it fired its company of dancers that unionized four months ago. Councilmembers hope their decision will send the message that union busting in Dallas will not be tolerated.
Dallas City Council adds vaping to smoke-free ordinance
The new vaping restrictions will take effect in 2025.
Is Instagram down right now?
META apps seem to be down as of 12:20 p.m., according to Down Detector.
Fort Worth City Council approves site plans for 100+ bed facility for human trafficking victims
The Fort Worth City Council approved a site plan for Mercy Culture Church's Human Justice Reform center. The church intends to build a new, nearly 43,000 square foot facility with 107 beds and 16 staff members.
Fort Worth City Council approves Jay Chapa's hiring as new city manager
After several attempts to delay the vote, the Fort Worth City Council voted to approve hiring Jay Chapa as the new city manager.
City of Dallas considers selling $6.5 million hospital purchase at a loss
The city spent millions to turn it into permanent housing for the homeless without finding out if the community would be on board with its plans. It was not. And the city is now considering selling the property at a loss.
Self-driving robots hitting Downtown Dallas streets for Uber Eats deliveries
The company says the delivery robots will be active in Dallas within the next few days. And unlike human delivery drivers, you aren't expected to tip.
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34
Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes planning to retire
The Fort Worth Police Department’s top cop will step down after 25 years on the job.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
Fort Worth names lone finalist for city manager
Fort Worth may have a new city manager by next week.
Surveillance photo shows South Dallas DART shooting suspect holding up long gun
People were in the area with their children when the shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon Tuesday. Two people were taken to the hospital.
Dallas Police Department employee fired after being accused of lying about college degree
The police report representative was fired for “engaging in adverse conduct when she was arrested for the offense of fraudulent, substandard or fictitious degree," the department said in a statement.
Fair Park community park gets a boost with $8.6M federal grant
Dallas is getting an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service to help build a new community park at Fair Park. The investment is a huge boost for the long-awaited project.
50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal
The TEA is investigating a million-dollar teacher certification scheme tied to suspicious test-taking in Houston. The list includes 50 North Texas teachers across 21 districts.