Fort Worth closer to forming police oversight panel

The city of Fort Worth is closer to bringing in outsiders for a top to bottom review of the police department.

Dallas homicide rate up 21 percent in 2019

The latest Dallas crime report shows homicides are up 21 percent this year.

Facebook is deleting the name of potential whistleblower

Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered the Trump impeachment probe.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson appoints ethics reform czar

Seven months after a bribery scandal brought down Dallas City Councilman Dwaine Caraway, the city is moving forward with rewriting its ethics rules. It starts with a new position at the top.

Southwest pushes back return of troubled Boeing Max, again

Southwest Airlines has again pushed back the return of its Boeing 737 Max jets as Boeing tries to fix the aircraft following two deadly crashes.

FWPD: Suspected drunken driver arrested for hitting officer with car

A Fort Worth police officer was rushed to the hospital early Friday morning after being hit by a suspected drunken driver’s car.

Tornado recovery efforts will cost Dallas $60 million, city estimates

The city of Dallas is counting on a presidential disaster declaration to be able to cover the public cost of October's tornado outbreak.

Dallas ISD mom wins appeal over special education instruction

A Dallas mother has won her appeal to the Texas Education Agency to have her son receive special education instruction without undergoing rigorous diagnostic tests.

Dallas County Commissioners approve tax relief for homeowners affected by October tornado

Commissioners approved a measure allowing the Dallas County Appraisal District to re-appraise homes impacted by tornadoes. Homeowners with storm damage would pay lower taxes for the remaining 73 days of the year.

Facebook and Instagram ban ‘sexual’ use of eggplant and peach emojis

Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?

41 cadets sworn in as new Dallas police officers

“A police department is about partnership with the community. It is dependent upon our trustworthiness and our commitment and overall our credibility,” said Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall at the ceremony.

Uber breaks ground on new corporate facility in Dallas

Ride-hailing company Uber broke ground Friday on a new office building on the edge of Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum.