Police association argues DPD’s new 72-hour video policy is illegal
The attorney for the Dallas Police Association believes the police chief’s new plan to quickly release video from “critical incidents” violates state law.
Dallas PD to begin releasing ‘critical incident’ videos within 72 hours
The Dallas Police Department said it wants to be more transparent in high-profile cases and will act more quickly if they have video.
Fort Worth ISD parents begin deciding on in-person or online classes for 2020-2021 school year
Wednesday was the first day of Fort Worth ISD’S mandatory online registration, where parents will let the district know of their intentions when classes resume in August.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
Family says critically injured Fort Worth officer making progress
The family of an injured Fort Worth police officer said he is making progress in his recovery.
Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask
The man was charged with assault and trespassing, police said.
American Airlines to begin booking flights to full capacity
American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity this week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Fort Worth ISD moves up two graduations because of COVID-19 orders
Fort Worth ISD moved two graduations up earlier in the day to avoid Tarrant County’s order requiring people to wear face masks in public.
Fort Worth city council member tests positive for COVID-19
A Fort Worth city councilman tested positive for COVID-19 and is monitoring his symptoms.
Dallas City Council questions lending $11 million in HUD money to fund four-star hotel
Dallas city councilmembers are concerned about a deal that puts money reserved for the most impoverished residents at risk of funding a four-star hotel.
Dallas will dismiss curfew charges against protesters
The city of Dallas is dismissing curfew citations given to protesters who violated the city’s curfew on May 29-30.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Fort Worth to work on some demands of police reform protesters
The city of Fort Worth says it will work on some police reform demands brought by activist groups but says others aren't legally possible.
Dallas City Council allocates $7.3 million to house the homeless
The Dallas City Council gave the green light to what could be its most ambitious plan yet: to house the homeless.
North Texas school districts prepare to offer some type of in-person learning
The Texas Education Agency gave schools some ideas for the upcoming school year, but not as much as expected.
40 Dallas firefighters, 11 police detectives test positive for COVID-19
Forty Dallas Fire-Rescue employees – almost all of them firefighters – have tested positive for coronavirus since the pandemic began.
Dallas officials reworking rental assistance program to help city's vulnerable population
The city of Dallas is considering how to rework its rent and mortgage assistance program as it prepares to receive $10 million more in federal funding for the program.
Fort Worth officer injured during chase surprised with drive-by parade
There was a special Father's Day moment Sunday for a Fort Worth officer injured in the line of duty.