Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.

Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans

Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.

DFW Airport to add nine new gates, renovate Terminal C

DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.

Dallas police officer arrested in Anna for family violence

DPD confirmed Sr. Cpl. Carlos Almeida was arrested by the Anna Police Department and charged with family violence assault – strangulation.

Fort Worth 911 call center tries new strategies to fill call taker vacancies

Fort Worth Police Communications admits it's struggling to fill positions with 39 current vacancies. This is an all-time high. According to a recent report sent to the mayor and city council, as new employees are hired, the department says it’s losing employees even faster, causing a backup on 911 phone lines.

North Texas high school athletes waiting to see how COVID spike will affect fall sports

Many high school athletes use their sport to earn a scholarship. That was a struggle for some last year who couldn’t always get on the field because of COVID-19. This year, there’s still plenty of uncertainty as to what the season will look like.

Dallas ISD welcomes 800 new teachers for upcoming school year

The superintendent says it will be challenging getting all students to return, but he says he feels hopeful the students will get caught up and back on track. He says the new teachers will be a part of the process moving forward.

Students head back to school in Garland, Duncanville and on 5 Dallas campuses

All of the school districts have outlined processes and protocols to try and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff and students.

Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.

Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.

Dallas officer seen punching man in fight video under investigation

A Dallas police officer is under investigation because of a video that shows him repeatedly punching a man while trying to break up a fight in Deep Ellum earlier this month.

Dallas ISD launches 'Lit Initiative' to recover from learning loss during pandemic

Dallas ISD says core subjects like reading saw a drop of almost 6% on the STAAR test from 2019 to 2021. So the district is launching its new ‘Lit Initiative’ with a focus on literacy to help students catch up.

Woman who mistook car for Uber stabbed up to 120 times, expert testifies

There were more than 100 stab wounds on a South Carolina university student killed by a man who attacked her after she mistakenly thought his car was her Uber ride, a pathologist testified Monday.

Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief that covers most of their labor costs.