Dallas City Council approves new Fair Park master plan

The future of Fair Park looks very green. A master plan was unanimously approved on Wednesday and the first goal is to build a massive park.

Fort Worth prepares to shelter the homeless during cold weather

As temperatures drop, the city of Fort Worth is making plans for how to shelter the homeless during the cold winter months while keeping COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. 

Tampa woman made 42,000 fraudulent Amazon returns in past 5 years, detectives say

Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.

Dallas ISD to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students, staff

Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.

Facebook blocking new political ads to limit misinformation

Facebook says it's limiting new political ads ahead of the 2020 general election as their way of trying to limit misinformation that could lead to civil unrest.

Voters to decide on $3.7 billion Dallas ISD bond proposals

Dallas ISD is asking voters to approve bond proposals that total a record $3.7 billion to update aging facilities and resources. Trustees say there will be no tax rate increase.

Arlington ISD concerned about failing students during virtual learning

North Texas is seeing alarming rates relating to students failing classes during virtual learning, but parents have many options to weigh.

Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December

Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.

American, Southwest add to parade of airline losses in 3Q

The losses are building at U.S. airlines as the coronavirus pandemic cuts into air travel. Southwest lost $1.6 billion in the third quarter while American reported a $2.4 billion loss.

Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed

Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials. 

Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'

A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.

TRE to resume regular weekday schedule beginning Monday

The Trinity Railway Express is returning to regular weekday services after cutting services in March because of the pandemic.

Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election

Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.

Oncor clear-cuts three acres at White Rock Lake without city approval

A Dallas city councilwoman has put together a committee to work with the city an Oncor on a plan to prevent a clearing like this from happening again and hopefully replant some of what was lost.

Body cam video shows Dallas officers’ dramatic rescue after car goes into lake

Dramatic images show the dangerous moments after a car went into a lake, and officers went in for the rescue. The officers are recalling their dangerous effort.