Commissioners concerned as Dallas County jail nears full capacity
Capacity for men and women is at more than 8,100. Currently, the jail is nearly 90% full. One commissioner is casting most of the blame on the judges handling felony charges. County documents show about 1,000 felony cases have not been filed.
Capacity for men and women is at more than 8,100. Currently, the jail is nearly 90% full. One commissioner is casting most of the blame on the judges handling felony charges. County documents show about 1,000 felony cases have not been filed.
Dallas police say alleged sexual assault of Dallas ISD student did not happen
Police say students and the public are not in danger.
Police say students and the public are not in danger.
Apple showcases iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, AirPods at 'Far Out' product event
Pre-orders begin Friday with availability beginning Sept. 16 and Oct. 7 for the iPhone 14 Plus
Pre-orders begin Friday with availability beginning Sept. 16 and Oct. 7 for the iPhone 14 Plus
Dallas PD to create new police unit dedicated only to Deep Ellum
Right now, Deep Ellum is in the Central Patrol Division for DPD made up of multiple neighborhoods. But coming this fall, there will now be a dedicated unit working out of Deep Ellum due to recent crime in the area.
Right now, Deep Ellum is in the Central Patrol Division for DPD made up of multiple neighborhoods. But coming this fall, there will now be a dedicated unit working out of Deep Ellum due to recent crime in the area.
Police investigating report of Dallas ISD student being sexually assaulted while walking to school
Dallas police called it an “isolated incident” and said nobody else was in danger. However, the department wouldn’t say why it believes this was isolated, it wouldn’t say if there was a suspect and it wouldn’t say where the attack happened. It only called the investigation “very sensitive.”
Dallas police called it an “isolated incident” and said nobody else was in danger. However, the department wouldn’t say why it believes this was isolated, it wouldn’t say if there was a suspect and it wouldn’t say where the attack happened. It only called the investigation “very sensitive.”
Expert review criticizes several Fort Worth PD’s practices
A new report says the Fort Worth Police Department has improved its transparency with public communication. However, it also lists several ongoing concerns, especially with officers failing to use proper de-escalation techniques.
A new report says the Fort Worth Police Department has improved its transparency with public communication. However, it also lists several ongoing concerns, especially with officers failing to use proper de-escalation techniques.
First responders bike across Texas to remember fallen comrades
The group is part of what's called the Texas Brotherhood Riders, and their mission is to never forget. The 500 grueling miles are to remember 32 Texas first responders who died in the line of duty.
The group is part of what's called the Texas Brotherhood Riders, and their mission is to never forget. The 500 grueling miles are to remember 32 Texas first responders who died in the line of duty.
Amazon to close, scrap plans for dozens of warehouses amid slowing sales growth: report
Amazon posted its slowest sales growth rate in two decades earlier this year.
Amazon posted its slowest sales growth rate in two decades earlier this year.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent finalist Dr. Angelica Ramsey discusses plans for the district
It appears Fort Worth ISD has chosen its new superintendent. Dr. Angelica Ramsey talks about how she will approach the job of serving nearly 75,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers.
It appears Fort Worth ISD has chosen its new superintendent. Dr. Angelica Ramsey talks about how she will approach the job of serving nearly 75,000 students and more than 5,000 teachers.
Amazon loses attempt to scrap historic union win
Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.
Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.
North Texas airlines, travelers hope to avoid issues during busy Labor Day weekend
The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered airlines to do better by their customers, but the pilots union at Fort Worth-based American Airlines said the staffing shortage is still a crisis.
The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered airlines to do better by their customers, but the pilots union at Fort Worth-based American Airlines said the staffing shortage is still a crisis.
VIDEO: Fort Worth Police shoot suspect holding woman at gunpoint
Fort Worth police released new body camera video of an apparent hostage situation that ended with both the suspect and the hostage dead.
Fort Worth police released new body camera video of an apparent hostage situation that ended with both the suspect and the hostage dead.
Dallas Police Department investigating 'racist' challenge coin rendering
The Dallas Police Department said it is investigating a so-called challenge coin made by a white officer that the head of the Dallas Black Police Association called "racist."
The Dallas Police Department said it is investigating a so-called challenge coin made by a white officer that the head of the Dallas Black Police Association called "racist."
Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Fort Worth ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent
It named the current superintendent for Midland ISD who only started working there last year but received a lot of credit for turning the district around.
It named the current superintendent for Midland ISD who only started working there last year but received a lot of credit for turning the district around.
Suspect shoots at Fort Worth officers during chase, 2 arrested
A female driver and a male suspect were arrested. Fort Worth Police say the male suspect was someone on their radar.
A female driver and a male suspect were arrested. Fort Worth Police say the male suspect was someone on their radar.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes return Tuesday
The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.
The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.
Budget proposal increases Dallas Police Department's budget by $35.5 million
The proposed budget would increase DPD's funding by $35.5 million, which is a much different approach than two years ago when the city cut millions in funding for police overtime. If approved, the city will spend more than $1 billion on police and fire for the first time. That’s 60% percent of the city's general fund budget.
The proposed budget would increase DPD's funding by $35.5 million, which is a much different approach than two years ago when the city cut millions in funding for police overtime. If approved, the city will spend more than $1 billion on police and fire for the first time. That’s 60% percent of the city's general fund budget.
Dallas ISD will have no school on election day
The Dallas ISD school board voted to make Tuesday, Nov. 8 a virtual professional development day.
The Dallas ISD school board voted to make Tuesday, Nov. 8 a virtual professional development day.