Major school districts close schools Thursday and Friday due to expected winter weather
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Dallas, Fort Worth and many other major school districts have already decided to close campuses ahead of the winter weather. More are expected to follow suit.
Southeast Dallas officers partner with non-profit to help people with food, clothes
The program gives officers an online resource of food and clothes that is completely free to give to people who need them. “You've heard countless stories of teachers and police officers reaching into their own wallets. But now, they're limited by their own finances."
The program gives officers an online resource of food and clothes that is completely free to give to people who need them. “You've heard countless stories of teachers and police officers reaching into their own wallets. But now, they're limited by their own finances."
Still no agreement made from Dallas City Council on how to regulate short-term rentals
The city has been working on coming up with ways to regulate short-term rentals for two years. But on Monday, it was clear they are no closer to bringing about any consensus on how the city should handle short-term rentals.
The city has been working on coming up with ways to regulate short-term rentals for two years. But on Monday, it was clear they are no closer to bringing about any consensus on how the city should handle short-term rentals.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
Southwest Airlines may serve alcohol on board in spring
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Apple AirTags dangers: Privacy group warning on trackers
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
6-year-old battling cancer sworn in as honorary Fort Worth officer
Rylan Pruitt is now an honorary Fort Worth police officer. The 6-year-old who loves sirens and police promised to fight crime while also fighting his own cancer battle.
Rylan Pruitt is now an honorary Fort Worth police officer. The 6-year-old who loves sirens and police promised to fight crime while also fighting his own cancer battle.
Dallas sexually oriented businesses to close at 2 a.m. after unanimous council vote
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced strip club hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m. and is likely tied to the clubs.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia convinced council members that reduced strip club hours should cut down on violent crime. He said 76 percent of violent crime is happening from 2-6 a.m. and is likely tied to the clubs.
Dallas County requiring COVID-19 tests for its unvaccinated workers, offers bonus leave to the vaccinated
Weekly PCR tests are now required for Dallas County employees who are unvaccinated. Fully vaccinated workers can opt out of the weekly tests and get six extra days of paid leave if they test positive for COVID-19.
Weekly PCR tests are now required for Dallas County employees who are unvaccinated. Fully vaccinated workers can opt out of the weekly tests and get six extra days of paid leave if they test positive for COVID-19.
Fort Worth ISD's school day will be 15 minutes longer next year
Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.
Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.
Dallas officer seen punching man in Deep Ellum fired for excessive force
The Dallas police officer who was caught on video repeatedly punching a man after a fight in Deep Ellum is out of a job. He was fired for violating the Dallas Police Department's use of force policy.
The Dallas police officer who was caught on video repeatedly punching a man after a fight in Deep Ellum is out of a job. He was fired for violating the Dallas Police Department's use of force policy.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
DART offering free rides all week to celebrate new routes
DART is offering free bus and light rail rides all week and reduced fares for the rest of the month to celebrate the new routes.
DART is offering free bus and light rail rides all week and reduced fares for the rest of the month to celebrate the new routes.
TikTok Fashion Trends
Holly Quartaro from Galleria Dallas shows us the trends on TikTok that are making stylish statements.
Holly Quartaro from Galleria Dallas shows us the trends on TikTok that are making stylish statements.
Virtual learning option to be offered to some Dallas ISD students next school year
Virtual learning will be offered to some Dallas ISD students full-time starting next fall.
Virtual learning will be offered to some Dallas ISD students full-time starting next fall.
Dallas eviction moratorium ordinance to expire January 23
Some on the council argued that Dallas' ordinance delaying evictions will help tenants get access to those funds before being evicted, while others argued the ordinance may only serve to cause landlords to raise rents on paying tenants.
Some on the council argued that Dallas' ordinance delaying evictions will help tenants get access to those funds before being evicted, while others argued the ordinance may only serve to cause landlords to raise rents on paying tenants.
Dallas PD announces unit using drones to help in searches, solve crimes
The Dallas Police Department is now using drones as part of its new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit to help fight and solve crimes.
The Dallas Police Department is now using drones as part of its new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit to help fight and solve crimes.
Drivers warm up buses, some schools open early due to arctic blast
Many North Texas school districts took extra steps Thursday morning to keep kids out of the bitter cold. One vaccine site in Dallas County is also opening late because of the weather.
Many North Texas school districts took extra steps Thursday morning to keep kids out of the bitter cold. One vaccine site in Dallas County is also opening late because of the weather.
Fort Worth ISD looks to Mexico to hire more teachers
The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.
The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.