Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
This month, Lyft and Uber were ordered by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman to reclassify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors under state law AB5, which took effect on Jan. 1.
This month, Lyft and Uber were ordered by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman to reclassify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors under state law AB5, which took effect on Jan. 1.
American Airlines to drop flights to 15 cities in the fall
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
Dallas ISD to start school year with online-only learning until at least early October
Dallas ISD will start the school year on September 8 with virtual only learning for at least the first four weeks.
Dallas ISD will start the school year on September 8 with virtual only learning for at least the first four weeks.
Dallas mayor hosts back to school fair as other districts kick off a new year
The 24th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is happening this week at Fair Park. But like so many other things, it will look a lot different this year.
The 24th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is happening this week at Fair Park. But like so many other things, it will look a lot different this year.
Some councilmembers question Dallas plan to buy grocery store
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
Some council members are questioning a city of Dallas plan to buy a grocery store in southern Dallas that has already received millions of dollars in subsidies.
Dallas PD officer to plead guilty to possession of child pornography charge
A Dallas Police Department officer will plead guilty to a possession of child pornography charge, and could get up to 20 years in prison.
A Dallas Police Department officer will plead guilty to a possession of child pornography charge, and could get up to 20 years in prison.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
More students returning to class, Dallas ISD evaluating Sept. 8 start date
It’s an exciting and in many cases uncertain day for students in at least 13 more North Texas school districts.
It’s an exciting and in many cases uncertain day for students in at least 13 more North Texas school districts.
Dallas mayor, city council issue scathing critique of Chief Hall's handling of protests
The Dallas mayor and the city council have concerns about the leadership in the Dallas Police Department after seeing a report about how it handled protests following George Floyd’s death.
The Dallas mayor and the city council have concerns about the leadership in the Dallas Police Department after seeing a report about how it handled protests following George Floyd’s death.
Gov. Abbott's legislative proposal would punish cities for defunding police departments
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Fort Worth Tuesday to announce a legislative plan that would freeze property tax revenue for any city that tries to defund police.
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Fort Worth Tuesday to announce a legislative plan that would freeze property tax revenue for any city that tries to defund police.
Fort Worth ISD parents protest plans for online learning
Some Fort Worth families protested at the school district’s headquarters on what would have been the first day of school. They are upset about online learning.
Some Fort Worth families protested at the school district’s headquarters on what would have been the first day of school. They are upset about online learning.
60,000 Dallas ISD students set to begin picking up electronic devices on Monday
Dallas ISD families will begin the process Monday of picking up tens of thousands of iPads and Chromebooks for elementary and middle school students.
Dallas ISD families will begin the process Monday of picking up tens of thousands of iPads and Chromebooks for elementary and middle school students.
Proposal would cut Fort Worth PD tactical funds, increase crime prevention & mental health support
The proposal calls for changes to how police respond to mental health calls as well as diverting funding from programs like SWAT to crime prevention efforts.
The proposal calls for changes to how police respond to mental health calls as well as diverting funding from programs like SWAT to crime prevention efforts.
Contract to rebuild tornado-ravaged Dallas ISD schools terminated due to alleged corruption
Dallas ISD terminated a contract critical to the reconstruction of two schools severely damaged during the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
Dallas ISD terminated a contract critical to the reconstruction of two schools severely damaged during the October 2019 tornado outbreak.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Dallas teachers rally for online learning through January 2021
A long caravan of teachers and supporters circled Dallas ISD's governance center for a demonstration to keep in-person school closed “until it is safe.”
A long caravan of teachers and supporters circled Dallas ISD's governance center for a demonstration to keep in-person school closed “until it is safe.”
Dallas ISD to host back to school webinars for parents
Dallas ISD is hosting six three-hour long sessions covering several topics about the start of school -- from safety protocols and transportation to technology and sports.
Dallas ISD is hosting six three-hour long sessions covering several topics about the start of school -- from safety protocols and transportation to technology and sports.
Dallas council examines public safety funding in proposed 2021 budget
In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.
In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.