Dallas city leaders hope to crack down on panhandling problem
City staff presented some ideas that ranged from offering the homeless jobs like painting city murals to banning all forms of solicitation or giving. Many council members thought the solutions did not quite hit the mark.
City staff presented some ideas that ranged from offering the homeless jobs like painting city murals to banning all forms of solicitation or giving. Many council members thought the solutions did not quite hit the mark.
Dallas police deliver truckload of donations to support healthcare workers
Dallas officers brought loads of snacks to the doctors and nurses at Baylor University Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. It was a way to show them they are appreciated
Dallas officers brought loads of snacks to the doctors and nurses at Baylor University Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. It was a way to show them they are appreciated
Eddie Garcia sworn in as new Dallas Chief of Police
Eddie Garcia was sworn in as the Dallas Police Department’s newest chief on Wednesday.
Eddie Garcia was sworn in as the Dallas Police Department’s newest chief on Wednesday.
Fort Worth City Council officially swears in new police chief
Neil Noakes has spent the last week as acting police chief, but it was made official Tuesday.
Neil Noakes has spent the last week as acting police chief, but it was made official Tuesday.
Dallas County expanding COVID-19 vaccine registration plan
Dallas County is trying to reach underserved populations and make it easier for everyone to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dallas County is trying to reach underserved populations and make it easier for everyone to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fort Worth officially purchases Pier 1 headquarters for new city hall
Fort Worth leaders announced a plan to turn the high rise into its new city hall in December and finalized the purchase last week.
Fort Worth leaders announced a plan to turn the high rise into its new city hall in December and finalized the purchase last week.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Fort Worth police officer suspended for offensive posts
A Fort Worth police officer is facing an internal affairs investigation after another officer spotted offensive posts on social media and reported them up the chain of command.
A Fort Worth police officer is facing an internal affairs investigation after another officer spotted offensive posts on social media and reported them up the chain of command.
American Airlines warns of furloughs if federal aid expires
American Airlines is warning its union workers that there may be more furloughs coming.
American Airlines is warning its union workers that there may be more furloughs coming.
Dallas ISD’s ‘Operation Comeback’ urging 11,000 students to return to school
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
Thousands of Dallas ISD students have not bothered to show up to class or log in for online learning this year. The district hopes to change that.
Dallas City Council hopes new police chief will help crack down on street racers, stunters
Street racing only seems to be intensifying and putting additional strain on city resources already spread thin. Some are hoping the new police chief will give a new perspective to tackling a persistent problem.
Street racing only seems to be intensifying and putting additional strain on city resources already spread thin. Some are hoping the new police chief will give a new perspective to tackling a persistent problem.
City of Dallas trying to get building permit process back on track
As hundreds of people in Dallas are waiting months to get building permits that used to only take days, the city of Dallas is promising to dig out of the hole.
As hundreds of people in Dallas are waiting months to get building permits that used to only take days, the city of Dallas is promising to dig out of the hole.
Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
Dallas ISD approves plan adding 5 school weeks to some campuses
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
Trustees approved three different school calendars. Two of them extend the school year for some students.
New Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia passes state exam to become certified Texas peace officer
Dallas’ new police chief has become a certified peace officer in Texas ahead of being sworn in at DPD.
Dallas’ new police chief has become a certified peace officer in Texas ahead of being sworn in at DPD.
Dallas County approves $5 million in contracts for vaccine efforts
About $4 million will go toward a call center run by a private company. The rest will go toward education campaigns and a paperless registration system.
About $4 million will go toward a call center run by a private company. The rest will go toward education campaigns and a paperless registration system.
Dallas to pay $5 million to get building permit process caught up
The city of Dallas has agreed to pay $5 million to get outside help with its building permit backlog for homes and businesses.
The city of Dallas has agreed to pay $5 million to get outside help with its building permit backlog for homes and businesses.
Dallas ISD considers adding 5 weeks to school year due to learning losses from pandemic
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.
Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.