Dallas police hope to fight random gunfire with drone technology
Dallas police plan to integrate drones, gunfire sensors, and license plate readers to respond to random shooting reports in under two minutes.
Dallas police plan to integrate drones, gunfire sensors, and license plate readers to respond to random shooting reports in under two minutes.
Dallas city council hears concerns about trash pickup changes
Dallas residents took to a sanitation briefing Wednesday to protest changes in alley trash pickup. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the city's plans to change to curbside pickup.
Dallas residents took to a sanitation briefing Wednesday to protest changes in alley trash pickup. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on the city's plans to change to curbside pickup.
Dallas residents urge city to rethink changes to alley trash pickup
Dallas residents urged the city to rethink their plans to transition many residents to a curbside track pickup system at a sanitation briefing Wednesday.
Dallas residents urged the city to rethink their plans to transition many residents to a curbside track pickup system at a sanitation briefing Wednesday.
Dallas could close several libraries
Dallas library officials have proposed closing the Oak Lawn, Arcadia Park, Skyline, and Renner Frankford branches to meet a $4.5 million budget reduction. The city aims to replace these neighborhood branches with seven "flagship" libraries featuring expanded hours and seven-day-a-week service. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas library officials have proposed closing the Oak Lawn, Arcadia Park, Skyline, and Renner Frankford branches to meet a $4.5 million budget reduction. The city aims to replace these neighborhood branches with seven "flagship" libraries featuring expanded hours and seven-day-a-week service. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Dallas considers closing 4 more library branches
Several Dallas public libraries are on the chopping block. It’s a move that continues to spark controversy.
Several Dallas public libraries are on the chopping block. It’s a move that continues to spark controversy.
Dallas murder rate drops 12% in 2025
There were 43 fewer murders in Dallas last year. It’s a number the Dallas police chief is using to highlight a decrease in violent crime, but he also emphasized there’s still work to be done.
There were 43 fewer murders in Dallas last year. It’s a number the Dallas police chief is using to highlight a decrease in violent crime, but he also emphasized there’s still work to be done.
Dallas residents demand safety upgrades following 'nonstop' holiday gunfire
A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.
A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.
Residents demand safety following holiday gunfire
A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.
A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.
Deck park over I-35 in Dallas set to open this spring
The long-awaited deck park across from the Dallas Zoo is set to open this spring. But the project is still millions of dollars short on funding.
The long-awaited deck park across from the Dallas Zoo is set to open this spring. But the project is still millions of dollars short on funding.
Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lots for New Year’s fireworks
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.
Viral Christmas display leads to neighborhood standoff as dispute escalates
Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.
Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.
Viral Christmas display leads to neighborhood standoff
Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.
Those who live on DeLoache Ave in Preston Hollow don't want to be a Grinch, but neighbors like Tom Melsheimer felt something had to be done to make sure everyone was safe this holiday season.
Dallas neighbors use permits to block traffic near viral holiday mansion display
Preston Hollow residents have secured a special event permit to restrict access to their street after a neighbor’s viral "Grinch-themed" Christmas display caused massive traffic delays and safety concerns.
Preston Hollow residents have secured a special event permit to restrict access to their street after a neighbor’s viral "Grinch-themed" Christmas display caused massive traffic delays and safety concerns.
Neighbors block traffic near viral holiday display
Preston Hollow residents have secured a special event permit to restrict access to their street after a neighbor’s viral "Grinch-themed" Christmas display caused massive traffic delays and safety concerns.
Preston Hollow residents have secured a special event permit to restrict access to their street after a neighbor’s viral "Grinch-themed" Christmas display caused massive traffic delays and safety concerns.
Dallas Council approves $11B pension deal; Fate now rests with board vote
The Dallas City Council approved an $11 billion, 30-year funding plan and legal settlement for the underfunded police and fire pension, but the agreement's fate depends on a final vote by the pension board on Thursday.
The Dallas City Council approved an $11 billion, 30-year funding plan and legal settlement for the underfunded police and fire pension, but the agreement's fate depends on a final vote by the pension board on Thursday.
Dallas vaping ban: Full list of places you can't vape without a hefty fine
Dallas is banning vaping in all public indoor areas and parks starting Dec. 11, extending the city's smoking restrictions to e-cigarettes due to public health concerns.
Dallas is banning vaping in all public indoor areas and parks starting Dec. 11, extending the city's smoking restrictions to e-cigarettes due to public health concerns.
Dallas residents weigh in on council discussion over vacating city hall
Dallas City Council is weighing whether to move out of its iconic City Hall, saying leasing office space could save $43–$97 million over 10 years.
Dallas City Council is weighing whether to move out of its iconic City Hall, saying leasing office space could save $43–$97 million over 10 years.
Dallas moves mayoral, city council elections to November
Dallas residents will now elect new leaders in November instead of May. The goal is to increase voter turnout and reduce the expenses for holding multiple elections.
Dallas residents will now elect new leaders in November instead of May. The goal is to increase voter turnout and reduce the expenses for holding multiple elections.
Dallas FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan targets extreme heat, fan festival crowds
Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.
Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.
Dallas City Council sides with police chief blocking plan to empower officers as ICE agents
A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.
A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.