Shortage of workers leading to more delays for Dallas trash collection
The city of Dallas announced on Tuesday that it will delay residential recycling pickup by one or two days in various parts of the city over the next several weeks. The reason is a shortage of workers.
The city of Dallas announced on Tuesday that it will delay residential recycling pickup by one or two days in various parts of the city over the next several weeks. The reason is a shortage of workers.
Airlines facing travel woes due to lack of staff, summer storms and unruly passengers
The airline says the pent-up consumer demand is clashing with summer storms and staffing. About 1,500 pilots weren’t flying during the pandemic and need to be retrained.
The airline says the pent-up consumer demand is clashing with summer storms and staffing. About 1,500 pilots weren’t flying during the pandemic and need to be retrained.
Real estate developer Ruel Hamilton convicted in Dallas City Hall corruption scandal
Prosecutors say Ruel Hamilton shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to former Dallas council members Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway.
Prosecutors say Ruel Hamilton shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to former Dallas council members Carolyn Davis and Dwaine Caraway.
Fort Worth ISD hopes summer school helps students get back on track after virtual learning
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Fort Worth ISD says an unprecedented number of students will be in the classroom for the next month to get beyond the pandemic learning losses.
Man plans trip to Disney World to make good on wife’s dying wish
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
DPD partnering with businesses to offer Safe Places for victims of hate and other crimes
The Safe Place program invites businesses to place a decal in their front window indicating to anyone in a dangerous situation that they can shelter there until police arrive.
The Safe Place program invites businesses to place a decal in their front window indicating to anyone in a dangerous situation that they can shelter there until police arrive.
First Lady Jill Biden to tour first of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics held at Dallas ISD campus
Samuell High School hosted one of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized by DISD and Parkland Hospital this week at several different high schools
Samuell High School hosted one of four COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized by DISD and Parkland Hospital this week at several different high schools
Fort Worth councilman pushes for Aaron Dean trial to move forward
As Tarrant County continues to move beyond COVID restrictions, a new Fort Worth councilman is calling on the justice system to follow suit and move forward with the murder trial for Aaron Dean.
As Tarrant County continues to move beyond COVID restrictions, a new Fort Worth councilman is calling on the justice system to follow suit and move forward with the murder trial for Aaron Dean.
Virtual learning negatively impacted STAAR test scores, results show
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Across the state, the failure rate for the reading portion of the STAAR test increased by 4% compared with 2019, and it was 16% higher on the math portion. Nearly 4 out of 10 students are not even close to being ready for the next grade. The biggest impact was felt by virtual learners.
Dallas police ramping up patrols for aggressive drivers after string of road rage incidents
Road rage crimes are getting more attention from Dallas police after three shootings in the past three days. That's why officers in the coming days will ramp up highway enforcement to look for aggressive drivers.
Road rage crimes are getting more attention from Dallas police after three shootings in the past three days. That's why officers in the coming days will ramp up highway enforcement to look for aggressive drivers.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
When pressed for answers, American Airlines unable to give details about upcoming cancellations
There are lots of questions from summer travelers following American Airline's cancellation of thousands of flights over the next month.
There are lots of questions from summer travelers following American Airline's cancellation of thousands of flights over the next month.
Residents unhappy with Dallas ISD proposal to replace school damaged by tornado with career institute
Residents in Northwest Dallas are pushing back on the proposed plan to replace one of the Dallas ISD schools destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
Residents in Northwest Dallas are pushing back on the proposed plan to replace one of the Dallas ISD schools destroyed by a tornado in 2019.
NY woman receives hundreds of Amazon packages she didn’t order
A woman in Buffalo, New York started receiving hundreds of packages from Amazon containing face mask brackets that she didn’t order to begin with.
A woman in Buffalo, New York started receiving hundreds of packages from Amazon containing face mask brackets that she didn’t order to begin with.
Dallas Police Department to train all officers in ABLE peer-intervention program
It's called Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement, or ABLE. The goal is to have all 3,200 DPD officers complete the training by the spring of 2022.
It's called Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement, or ABLE. The goal is to have all 3,200 DPD officers complete the training by the spring of 2022.
New Dallas council member Jesse Moreno discusses scooters, I-345, affordable housing
Jesse Moreno discussed the potential return of rental scooters, changes to I-345, high property taxes, Dallas' long development services wait and how he plans to be engaged in his district.
Jesse Moreno discussed the potential return of rental scooters, changes to I-345, high property taxes, Dallas' long development services wait and how he plans to be engaged in his district.
Dallas police chief boasts 'aggressive' plan to combat uptick in violent crime
Dallas police reported the city’s 100th murder of the year on Wednesday. This time last year, Dallas was at 93. 2020 was the year Dallas saw its most homicides in nearly two decades. Aggravated assaults are also on the rise. There’s been a 7% increase of domestic cases and a 3% increase for non-domestic cases.
Dallas police reported the city’s 100th murder of the year on Wednesday. This time last year, Dallas was at 93. 2020 was the year Dallas saw its most homicides in nearly two decades. Aggravated assaults are also on the rise. There’s been a 7% increase of domestic cases and a 3% increase for non-domestic cases.
Dallas high school valedictorian becomes third sibling in his family to graduate top of class
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Noah Macias followed in the footsteps of his older brother and sister to finish first in his class. He is the third valedictorian from his family in the past five years from Sunset High School.
Atatiana Jefferson wrongful death lawsuit hits bump while family estate is sorted out
Atatiana Jefferson’s siblings want to be in charge of the Fort Worth woman's estate — but so does a Nigerian man who claims to be her biological father.
Atatiana Jefferson’s siblings want to be in charge of the Fort Worth woman's estate — but so does a Nigerian man who claims to be her biological father.
New Dallas council member Gay Donnell Willis to focus on public services, increasing tax base
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.
Gay Donnell Willis discussed Preston Center, growing the city’s tax base, her opponent revealing her tax liens and improving city services in an interview with FOX4.