Dallas ISD 167 armed officers short of new state law requirements, looking at alternatives

Dallas ISD says all middle and high school campuses will have an armed security officer in place as students return, but they are scrambling to hire more before a new state law takes effect.

Disney plans to hike streaming prices, join Netflix in crackdown on subscription sharing

Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the price hikes are intended to steer consumers toward cheaper ad-supported versions of the streaming services, whose subscription prices are not changing.

27,000 people impacted by Dallas ransomware attack that cost the city $8.5 million

We now know the ransomware attack on the city of Dallas has cost taxpayers more than $8.5 million so far. Dallas City Council members approved paying the expenses on Wednesday while also questioning if two years of credit monitoring for the 27,000 victims identified so far is enough.

Fort Worth designates August as Gun Safety Awareness Month

Weeks after a 12-year-old boy was shot and killed by accident after a toddler got a hold of a gun, the city of Fort Worth is raising awareness about gun safety. A Cook's Children doctor said two out of three child gunshot victims from over the weekend were from accidental shootings.

California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'

Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.

Apple's iPhone 15 reportedly set for release in September

Despite admitting to a dip in smartphone demand during last week’s earnings call, Apple is now just weeks away from unveiling the iPhone 15.

Murder suspect killed by task force officers in Dallas

Fugitive task force officers shot and killed a murder suspect in Dallas Monday morning, the U.S. Marshals Service said.

North Texas districts prepare students for the first day of school

A few of the largest school districts in North Texas are holding back-to-school events this week to give their students a one-stop shop for supplies and services.

Dallas police shoot armed suspect at Pleasant Grove motel

Dallas police say a man shot at officers at a motel in  Pleasant Grove, and those officers fired back. The shooter was injured and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Dallas city staff sitting on $43 million in unused American Rescue Plan Act money

Dallas city staff proposed using the $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to build a fiber network intended to increase internet access in the city. However, council members' questions revealed then that the plan would just duplicate a fiber network that already exists.