Dallas council member questions using CARES Act money for hotel debt payment
The agenda item was described in a presentation as a $1.8 million debt payment, with no mention the money would be for the Lorenzo Hotel in the Cedars.
The agenda item was described in a presentation as a $1.8 million debt payment, with no mention the money would be for the Lorenzo Hotel in the Cedars.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
Deadline approaching for Dallas City Council to spend CARES Act funding
Some Dallas council members were surprised to learn that the city apparently allocated more federal money for rental assistance than it could use in time.
Some Dallas council members were surprised to learn that the city apparently allocated more federal money for rental assistance than it could use in time.
Dallas homicides on track to surpass last year's record-breaking rate
At Monday’s public safety committee meeting, violent crime trends and growing caseloads were top of mind.
At Monday’s public safety committee meeting, violent crime trends and growing caseloads were top of mind.
Dallas ISD considers adding six weeks to 2020-21 school year
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
Dr. Michael Hinojosa says shutting down Dallas ISD schools in March resulted in a drastic learning loss for some students.
North Texas airline workers continue to wait for additional coronavirus relief bill
It’s been a lot of back and forth in D.C. this week over the multi-billion dollar aid package, a package airline worker unions say they desperately need right now.
It’s been a lot of back and forth in D.C. this week over the multi-billion dollar aid package, a package airline worker unions say they desperately need right now.
Scooters may be allowed to return soon to Dallas, city council says
The Dallas director of transportation says he may give scooter operators the green light to return with a temporary permit soon after a public meeting set for next Thursday. But some worry that is too soon.
The Dallas director of transportation says he may give scooter operators the green light to return with a temporary permit soon after a public meeting set for next Thursday. But some worry that is too soon.
‘Selena: The Series’ to release on Netflix in December
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
Police get creative for National Night Out during coronavirus pandemic
The annual National Night Out on Tuesday looked a lot different this year because of the pandemic.
The annual National Night Out on Tuesday looked a lot different this year because of the pandemic.
More than half of requested Dallas County mail-in ballots haven't been sent out, officials say
Out of 120,000 mail-in ballot applications received, only 54,000 ballots have been mailed to voters.
Out of 120,000 mail-in ballot applications received, only 54,000 ballots have been mailed to voters.
CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs
Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
Funding approved for Dallas mayor's task force recommendations for safer communities
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
The safety recommendations were made more than a year ago, but the city's recently approved budget puts money toward them.
More students return to the classroom in Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Some Dallas and Fort Worth students will return to in-person learning Monday as part of the districts' plans to bring students back in phases.
Some teachers concerned about returning to in-person learning after Dallas ISD teacher's death
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
James Becker died of COVID-19 last week. His case is sending some fear into other educators, who are afraid of becoming sick.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'
Dallas ISD teacher passes away after testing positive for COVID-19
A Dallas ISD teacher at Nancy Cochran Elementary School has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
A Dallas ISD teacher at Nancy Cochran Elementary School has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
Dallas police headquarters vandalized with red handprints
Someone left lots and lots of red handprints on the DPD headquarters windows, columns and other exterior surfaces. There were also anti-police slogans written in chalk on the concrete leading up to the building.
Someone left lots and lots of red handprints on the DPD headquarters windows, columns and other exterior surfaces. There were also anti-police slogans written in chalk on the concrete leading up to the building.
Thousands of North Texans lose paychecks as American Airlines begins furloughs
October 1 was the day the aviation industry has dreaded for months. CARES Act money prevented airlines from furloughing workers, but now 32,000 employees at American Airlines and United Airlines will be affected.
October 1 was the day the aviation industry has dreaded for months. CARES Act money prevented airlines from furloughing workers, but now 32,000 employees at American Airlines and United Airlines will be affected.
Fort Worth officer fired for racially insensitive Facebook post
The Fort Worth Police Department said it received numerous complaints about Officer Roger Ballard's "racially insensitive and grossly inappropriate" post on social media.
The Fort Worth Police Department said it received numerous complaints about Officer Roger Ballard's "racially insensitive and grossly inappropriate" post on social media.
19,000 American Airlines workers to be furloughed Thursday as CARES Act funds run out
Financial aid from the CARES Act for the airline industry runs out at midnight Wednesday, and furloughs could be on the way.
Financial aid from the CARES Act for the airline industry runs out at midnight Wednesday, and furloughs could be on the way.