Dallas mayor, city council at odds over lowering property taxes
The mayor used a colorful comparison to argue the city's finances will sink under a bloated budget if residential taxpayers are not given real relief. The majority of his colleagues were not persuaded to act right away.
The mayor used a colorful comparison to argue the city's finances will sink under a bloated budget if residential taxpayers are not given real relief. The majority of his colleagues were not persuaded to act right away.
PSL 2023: Here's when Starbucks’ beloved fall drink will return
Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.
Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Starbucks celebrates 20 years of the pumpkin spice latte: Story behind the famous drink
Drink's co-creator, Peter Dukes, reveals the origin story of pumpkin spice craze.
Drink's co-creator, Peter Dukes, reveals the origin story of pumpkin spice craze.
9 Fort Worth ISD schools have issues with air conditioning after cable damaged
After dozens of Fort Worth ISD schools dealt with air conditioning issues on the first day of school Monday, the district said nine of its schools are dealing with A/C issues Friday.
After dozens of Fort Worth ISD schools dealt with air conditioning issues on the first day of school Monday, the district said nine of its schools are dealing with A/C issues Friday.
Amazon to impose new fees on third-party sellers who ship their own products
Effective October 1, the company will get a 2% cut of every product sold by merchants that are members of Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime Program, or a minimum of $0.25 per item.
Effective October 1, the company will get a 2% cut of every product sold by merchants that are members of Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime Program, or a minimum of $0.25 per item.
Video shows fiery Southwest Airlines plane returning to Houston airport
Video shows flames coming from the plane while it was in the air Tuesday.
Video shows flames coming from the plane while it was in the air Tuesday.
The iPhone end-call button may not be moving much after all
Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.
Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.
All Fort Worth ISD school libraries closed while district reexamines books on shelves
Fort Worth ISD says the person in charge of the catalog at its school libraries is now in a different role. All of the libraries are shut down right now while the district does a full assessment of the books on their shelves. It comes after three books had to be removed before the school year started.
Fort Worth ISD says the person in charge of the catalog at its school libraries is now in a different role. All of the libraries are shut down right now while the district does a full assessment of the books on their shelves. It comes after three books had to be removed before the school year started.
Plaques to be added at Will Rogers Memorial Center to add context to historical images
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Fort Worth ISD schools experience A/C issues due to extreme heat
With temperatures hovering near 100 degrees, Fort Worth ISD says 25 campuses have reported limited HVAC issues “due to the extreme heat."
With temperatures hovering near 100 degrees, Fort Worth ISD says 25 campuses have reported limited HVAC issues “due to the extreme heat."
Amazon launching generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews
Amazon says the feature is now available for some mobile shoppers in the U.S., and the company may expand it to more consumers based on customer feedback.
Amazon says the feature is now available for some mobile shoppers in the U.S., and the company may expand it to more consumers based on customer feedback.
Dallas woman who said airline passenger was 'not real' apologizes in tearful video
38-year-old Tiffany Gomas posted a video for the first time since the footage of her profanity-laden rant on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando went viral.
38-year-old Tiffany Gomas posted a video for the first time since the footage of her profanity-laden rant on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando went viral.
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
Students in Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs head back to school
Students in the two largest districts in North Texas are among the 23 districts heading back to school Monday.
Students in the two largest districts in North Texas are among the 23 districts heading back to school Monday.
Dallas PD officer to receive Star of Texas Award
A Dallas PD senior corporal will receive an award for his bravery while responding to a shooting back in April.
A Dallas PD senior corporal will receive an award for his bravery while responding to a shooting back in April.
VIDEO: Dallas police officer gets in shootout with carjackers
Officer Nathaniel Chapman was in an unmarked car conducting surveillance near Northwest Highway and Harry Hines Boulevard when a car pulled up behind him, blocking him in.
Officer Nathaniel Chapman was in an unmarked car conducting surveillance near Northwest Highway and Harry Hines Boulevard when a car pulled up behind him, blocking him in.
Dallas City Council rethinking street parking requirements
Senior Dallas City Planner Michael Wade says the parking problem is really a matter of driver habits and expectations that stem from a long-outdated city approach dating back to the 1950s. Now, he says many cities want to turn parking lots back into parks or housing and to encourage other forms of transportation.
Senior Dallas City Planner Michael Wade says the parking problem is really a matter of driver habits and expectations that stem from a long-outdated city approach dating back to the 1950s. Now, he says many cities want to turn parking lots back into parks or housing and to encourage other forms of transportation.
Dallas police chief calls for more mental health awareness after officer commits suicide
A Dallas police officer committed suicide this week just one day after he was involved in a police shooting. Officer Matthew Bacon was involved in Monday's shooting death of a man wanted for a Dallas murder. He had been with the department for 18 years.
A Dallas police officer committed suicide this week just one day after he was involved in a police shooting. Officer Matthew Bacon was involved in Monday's shooting death of a man wanted for a Dallas murder. He had been with the department for 18 years.