Dallas police chief testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee about rising carjackings
“Active policing is critical and will be key to reducing violent crime overall, which will help drive down carjackings,” the chief said. “Law enforcement needs more resources to bolster response to violent crime.”
“Active policing is critical and will be key to reducing violent crime overall, which will help drive down carjackings,” the chief said. “Law enforcement needs more resources to bolster response to violent crime.”
City of Dallas to provide port-a-potties near homeless encampments
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
The port-a-potties will be placed for 90 days at seven locations primarily around downtown and South Dallas. If council members like how the plan is working, the locations will continue to rotate around homeless encampments.
Dallas ISD drops mask mandate starting Monday
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Masks are no longer required inside Dallas ISD buildings starting Monday.
Many question DART's decision to shut down rail service, reduce bus service Friday
Even though roads, for the most part, were clear Friday, thousands of people who rely on DART had a third day of commuting trouble.
Even though roads, for the most part, were clear Friday, thousands of people who rely on DART had a third day of commuting trouble.
Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among North Texas districts opening late Friday due to weather
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs are among some area districts delaying the start of classes Friday after all districts cancelled classes Thursday.
Dallas, Fort Worth & other North Texas school districts announce winter storm closures
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
Nearly all North Texas school districts, including Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, announced they will be closed on Thursday because of another icy winter storm.
DART defends decision to shut down rail service during winter storms
DART says it stands by its decision to cut all services two weeks ago and rail service Wednesday for safety. But unlike two weeks ago, the regional transit system is hoping to keep buses operating this time around.
DART says it stands by its decision to cut all services two weeks ago and rail service Wednesday for safety. But unlike two weeks ago, the regional transit system is hoping to keep buses operating this time around.
Hundreds of flights canceled at DFW Airport, DART suspends rail service
American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.
American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.
City of Dallas still struggling to develop regulations for short-term rentals
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
The city of Dallas still can’t seem to find a solution to a problem that’s been brewing between frustrated residents and short-term rental operators and owners. Currently, there’s still no formal registration or enforcement process in place for short-term rentals, which continue to go on largely unregulated.
Dallas PD vehicle struck by driver while blocking traffic on I-35
A Dallas Police Department squad car was struck while blocking traffic on I-35 early Sunday morning.
A Dallas Police Department squad car was struck while blocking traffic on I-35 early Sunday morning.
Amazon workers in NYC to vote on whether to form union
The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.
The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.
Hundreds of Fort Worth ISD students surprised with Paul Quinn College acceptance letters
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
High school students from Fort Worth got a big surprise while visiting one college campus. They now all have the chance to go to college.
'Stranger Things' season 4 release dates announced, show to end with season 5
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
Victim's family wonders if Deep Ellum New Year's fatal crash could've been prevented
Matthew Smith was out on bond for a DWI arrest when Dallas police say he ran over Dil Chainy on New Year's Eve. He already had two prior DWI convictions and is now charged with manslaughter for Chainy's death, and he still faces that third DWI charge.
Matthew Smith was out on bond for a DWI arrest when Dallas police say he ran over Dil Chainy on New Year's Eve. He already had two prior DWI convictions and is now charged with manslaughter for Chainy's death, and he still faces that third DWI charge.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Fort Worth police chief hopes to follow Dallas PD's lead with plan to curb violent crime
Like Dallas, Fort Worth is taking a data-based approach and targeting hot spots in the city where most gun violence is happening. They’ve also created a gun violence investigations team focused on solving more shootings.
Like Dallas, Fort Worth is taking a data-based approach and targeting hot spots in the city where most gun violence is happening. They’ve also created a gun violence investigations team focused on solving more shootings.
Teddy bear found at Milwaukee airport; reunited with 5-year-old boy
A happy ending in Milwaukee! A teddy bear found at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport was reunited with its 5-year-old owner, Ezekiel Burnett, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 15.
A happy ending in Milwaukee! A teddy bear found at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport was reunited with its 5-year-old owner, Ezekiel Burnett, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 15.
Group created to help with Dallas building permit delays
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the building permit department is such a mess, he will have someone new take over.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the building permit department is such a mess, he will have someone new take over.
Dallas police officer indicted in pyramid scheme case
One of the Dallas Police Department's own officers has been indicted for allegedly running a pyramid scheme out of his office.
One of the Dallas Police Department's own officers has been indicted for allegedly running a pyramid scheme out of his office.
Dallas Fire Association asks city council for mental health leave for firefighters
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.