Prestigious Star of Texas award given to several North Texas injured and fallen officers
The prestigious Star of Texas award is given to first responders who have been killed or were seriously injured while on duty. Several North Texans were honored this year including a Grapevine police officer who is now back on the job after being seriously injured.
The prestigious Star of Texas award is given to first responders who have been killed or were seriously injured while on duty. Several North Texans were honored this year including a Grapevine police officer who is now back on the job after being seriously injured.
Dallas City Council approves $4 billion budget after diverting $10 million from police overtime
After a heated debate, the Dallas City Council voted 8-7 to transfer $10 million of the police department’s $28 million overtime budget to a reserve fund.
After a heated debate, the Dallas City Council voted 8-7 to transfer $10 million of the police department’s $28 million overtime budget to a reserve fund.
Amazon to pay 100% of college tuition for its US hourly employees
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
Amazon will pay 100% college tuition, including books and other fees, for its 750,000 hourly employees in the United States.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Fort Worth ISD implementing mask mandate starting Monday
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Dallas police officer on leave after firing at unarmed man
The Dallas police chief says he has some serious concerns after one of his officers fired at an unarmed man in Far Northeast Dallas last Thursday.
The Dallas police chief says he has some serious concerns after one of his officers fired at an unarmed man in Far Northeast Dallas last Thursday.
American Airlines pilots’ union to picket at major airports
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
COVID-19 student cases across Texas schools double in one week
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Dallas ISD suffers massive data breach; information involved goes back to 2010
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
Hackers got access to some current and former employee names, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth and other information.
DART’s redrawn bus routes and updated service plan to begin next year
For the past year, DART has been working on a plan to update its bus routes. The new routes and schedules will start in January.
For the past year, DART has been working on a plan to update its bus routes. The new routes and schedules will start in January.
Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people
Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.
Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.
Dallas police officer under investigation for killing cat while on duty
A Dallas police officer is facing criminal charges after reportedly killing a cat that was in distress.
A Dallas police officer is facing criminal charges after reportedly killing a cat that was in distress.
Fort Worth ISD hoping Saturday classes will help students overcome learning loss
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Amid hundreds of student quarantines and rising COVID-19 cases, Fort Worth ISD is making a push for another chance to learn on Saturdays.
Dallas to spend $72M on housing plan to combat homelessness
Dallas leaders gave the green light for a massive spending plan to find those without a home a new place to live.
Dallas leaders gave the green light for a massive spending plan to find those without a home a new place to live.
9/11 first responders to be celebrated in Fort Worth
The city of Fort Worth will honor 9/11 first responders nearly 20 years after the attack in New York.
The city of Fort Worth will honor 9/11 first responders nearly 20 years after the attack in New York.
Dallas ISD to join lawsuit fighting Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes for a mask mandate if a judge agrees
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.