48-year-old Dallas police officer dies because of COVID-19
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
Violent weekend in Dallas comes with police department leadership change imminent
Chief Renee Hall spoke Monday about the Dallas Police Department’s reaction to the seven people killed as other police leaders say there needs to be more clarity about what happens when Hall leaves in one month.
Chief Renee Hall spoke Monday about the Dallas Police Department’s reaction to the seven people killed as other police leaders say there needs to be more clarity about what happens when Hall leaves in one month.
Dallas police help give out turkeys, food at free COVID-19 testing site at Paul Quinn College
It was all part of Dallas PD’s Department of Community Affairs unit's mission to also provide free COVID-19 tests every Saturday for the month of November.
It was all part of Dallas PD’s Department of Community Affairs unit's mission to also provide free COVID-19 tests every Saturday for the month of November.
DCAC is offering hope for North Texas Children
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is planning to serve near 1,800 kids this holiday season, but they need help. Murphey Sears from the organization layouts different ways to get DCAC to its goal.
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is planning to serve near 1,800 kids this holiday season, but they need help. Murphey Sears from the organization layouts different ways to get DCAC to its goal.
Churches near Downtown Dallas not allowed to apply as emergency homeless shelters
A Dallas homeless service provider is prepared to break the law, if necessary, to house people in extremely cold weather.
A Dallas homeless service provider is prepared to break the law, if necessary, to house people in extremely cold weather.
American, Southwest talk safety procedures as COVID-19 cases spike nationwide
Both local carriers, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, continue to burn through millions of dollar in cash every single day. The airlines are hoping for a much-needed bump in revenue during the holiday season.
Both local carriers, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, continue to burn through millions of dollar in cash every single day. The airlines are hoping for a much-needed bump in revenue during the holiday season.
Dallas PD blames violence among acquaintances for increase in violent crime this year
With an increase in violent crime this year in Dallas, the police department held a virtual news conference Wednesday afternoon to talk about their strategy to combat the violence.
With an increase in violent crime this year in Dallas, the police department held a virtual news conference Wednesday afternoon to talk about their strategy to combat the violence.
Dallas City Council approves system that hopes to flag problematic officers
This new, nearly $1 million advanced warning system is part of a reform plan for the Dallas Police Department following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
This new, nearly $1 million advanced warning system is part of a reform plan for the Dallas Police Department following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Dallas officer who responds to mental health calls named Officer of the Year
The Dallas Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2020 is Officer Aaron Rucker. He was nominated for his work as a mental health officer.
The Dallas Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2020 is Officer Aaron Rucker. He was nominated for his work as a mental health officer.
Bodycam shows shootout between Dallas College officers, gunman in downtown
The Dallas Police Department says it is releasing the body camera footage in an effort to be transparent. It also provided a video statement, but the format did not allow for any questions from reporters.
The Dallas Police Department says it is releasing the body camera footage in an effort to be transparent. It also provided a video statement, but the format did not allow for any questions from reporters.
Dallas PD making headway with 911 response times, update crime reduction plan
As the city prepares to find its next police chief, leaders with Dallas PD told council members on Monday that response times to priority 1 and 2 calls have finally significantly improved.
As the city prepares to find its next police chief, leaders with Dallas PD told council members on Monday that response times to priority 1 and 2 calls have finally significantly improved.
Northwest ISD leader blames new state requirement for failed bond propositions
Northwest ISD is going back to the drawing board after voters soundly defeated plans for a $986 million bond package to build seven new schools.
Northwest ISD is going back to the drawing board after voters soundly defeated plans for a $986 million bond package to build seven new schools.
Dallas ISD reports drastic learning losses for its students due to COVID-19, remote learning
Dallas ISD reported drastic learning losses for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning for the first few weeks of school.
Dallas ISD reported drastic learning losses for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning for the first few weeks of school.
Voters approve $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
While voters said yes to a historic $3.5 billion in Dallas ISD school bonds to cover school upgrades and new technology, voters said no to three other requests.
300 DART employees take early retirement offer due to drop in ridership
All DART employees with at least 10 years of service were eligible to receive one month's pay for every year of service to retire.
All DART employees with at least 10 years of service were eligible to receive one month's pay for every year of service to retire.
Voters give the okay for some local school district proposals, not all
Dallas ISD voters approved two of five bond propositions. Fort Worth and Arlington ISD voters also okayed tax increases.
Dallas ISD voters approved two of five bond propositions. Fort Worth and Arlington ISD voters also okayed tax increases.
Voters to decide on several local school bond proposals
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
The school districts in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are asking voters for permission to either borrow money or increase taxes to fund things like teacher pay, technology and new facilities.
Dallas County DA seeks photos, videos of 3 encounters between DPD, protesters back in May
The district attorney is investigating whether certain officers should face criminal charges for how they handled protest response.
The district attorney is investigating whether certain officers should face criminal charges for how they handled protest response.
Netflix is raising its subscription prices
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.