Dallas Pegasus landmark in need of costly repairs, city says
The Pegasus on top of Dallas' first skyscraper is one of the things that makes the skyline unique. It also serves as a selling point for the historic Magnolia Hotel, which is why some council members argued the hotel should pony up for the repairs. Dallas city staff said the hotel has refused to help pay for repairs totaling more than $650,000.
The Pegasus on top of Dallas' first skyscraper is one of the things that makes the skyline unique. It also serves as a selling point for the historic Magnolia Hotel, which is why some council members argued the hotel should pony up for the repairs. Dallas city staff said the hotel has refused to help pay for repairs totaling more than $650,000.
Dallas County closes some polling locations due to shortage of poll workers
County commissioners voted Wednesday to reduce the number of vote centers due to a shortage of poll workers. The voting centers the county is choosing to close are ones with low turnout or locations where another site is within a half-mile.
County commissioners voted Wednesday to reduce the number of vote centers due to a shortage of poll workers. The voting centers the county is choosing to close are ones with low turnout or locations where another site is within a half-mile.
Dallas PD crime reduction plan: Overall violent crime is down, but murders are up
Dallas police gave their first-quarter crime report. Overall, violent crime is down. But murders are up compared to this time in 2020 and 2021.
Dallas police gave their first-quarter crime report. Overall, violent crime is down. But murders are up compared to this time in 2020 and 2021.
Dallas leaders want tougher penalties for unpermitted events after recent mass shootings
The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
Emma Watson gives lesson to some Dallas ISD theatre students
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
Some Dallas ISD theatre students got a visit and drama lesson from actress Emma Watson.
DART's new silver line continues facing backlash from some homeowners
DART's new CEO agreed to go on a tour Wednesday led by one of the most vocal critics of the agency's plans to build the silver line, a 26-mile project through Dallas and six northern suburbs.
DART's new CEO agreed to go on a tour Wednesday led by one of the most vocal critics of the agency's plans to build the silver line, a 26-mile project through Dallas and six northern suburbs.
Food trailer vendors feel unfairly penalized by Dallas city ordinance
Under the city's current ordinance, operating a food trailer costs a lot more than a food truck, despite the similar business model. To operate a food truck in Dallas, you just need an annual permit. But if you have a less expensive food trailer, the city requires a permit for each event the trailer does business at. Small business owners say that is making the cost of business too high.
Under the city's current ordinance, operating a food trailer costs a lot more than a food truck, despite the similar business model. To operate a food truck in Dallas, you just need an annual permit. But if you have a less expensive food trailer, the city requires a permit for each event the trailer does business at. Small business owners say that is making the cost of business too high.
Fort Worth PD releases plan to reduce violent crime
Data scientists at TCU are helping Fort Worth police develop a model to track crime and allow police to respond to trouble spots just like Dallas has done with some success.
Data scientists at TCU are helping Fort Worth police develop a model to track crime and allow police to respond to trouble spots just like Dallas has done with some success.
Southwest passenger arrested for masturbating 4 times during flight
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
Southwest apologizes for delays, cancellations, blames technology issues
Passengers responded to the changes on social media.
Passengers responded to the changes on social media.
NYC Amazon workers vote to unionize warehouse
Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent to resign at end of school year
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Superintendent Kent Scribner announced in January his plans to retire after his contract ended in 2024. Instead, he’s now going to resign and leave much sooner in August.
Dallas police ID second suspect wanted for stealing Amazon delivery trucks
Police say Nakemia Bryant and Mical Ford were caught on surveillance on March 16 walking out of a convenience store off Lake June Road and North Masters Street in Pleasant Grove. Police say the first suspect they arrested confessed to everything and ratted her partner out. They are now looking for him.
Police say Nakemia Bryant and Mical Ford were caught on surveillance on March 16 walking out of a convenience store off Lake June Road and North Masters Street in Pleasant Grove. Police say the first suspect they arrested confessed to everything and ratted her partner out. They are now looking for him.
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in park greetings to promote gender inclusion
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.
Dallas City Council committee pushes for resolution in support of transgender community
"Our community is vibrant. It is welcoming," said Councilman Omar Narvaez. "We need to make sure the folks that are the least of that are being attacked by people like our governor and multiple-indicted attorney general, that those families know we have their back in Dallas."
"Our community is vibrant. It is welcoming," said Councilman Omar Narvaez. "We need to make sure the folks that are the least of that are being attacked by people like our governor and multiple-indicted attorney general, that those families know we have their back in Dallas."
Dallas police looking for man accused of stealing five Amazon delivery trucks
Dallas police are looking for a man believed to be behind five thefts of Amazon delivery trucks along with all of the packages inside. Police have already arrested the woman seen alongside him in the vehicle's camera. They say they know who the man is, but they need the public's help to find him.
Dallas police are looking for a man believed to be behind five thefts of Amazon delivery trucks along with all of the packages inside. Police have already arrested the woman seen alongside him in the vehicle's camera. They say they know who the man is, but they need the public's help to find him.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Fort Worth ISD hosting job fairs, offering signing bonuses
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Fort Worth ISD is also hosting a series of job fairs to fill open positions at the district, and it's offering signing bonuses as an incentive for new hires. The district is also taking its efforts across state lines.
Dallas mayor meets with Ukrainian consul general to offer support to refugees
Mayor Johnson is offering his support in other ways. He met with the Ukrainian Consul General to discuss how the city of Dallas can support Ukraine. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution severing ties with its sister city in Russia until the war is over.
Mayor Johnson is offering his support in other ways. He met with the Ukrainian Consul General to discuss how the city of Dallas can support Ukraine. The Dallas City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution severing ties with its sister city in Russia until the war is over.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."