TikTok denied request to halt potential US ban

If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.

iPhone's 'Genmoji' feature makes custom emojis: Here's how

“Genmojis” is a new iPhone feature that can create custom emojis. You can also use it to make custom emojis of family and friends.

Dallas City Council questions new city manager search that only named 4 possible candidates

A search firm told councilmembers their search only generated four strong candidates for the city manager job. However, council wanted more. "What went wrong during this recruitment process?"

City of Dallas buys Adventure Landing entertainment venue

The city of Dallas said it recognized the need to keep the adjacent soccer fields and preserve the land in the highly developed park desert.

City council pulls Dallas Black Dance Theatre's $250,000 grant over firing controversy

The city council voted to strip its grant from the Dallas Black Dance Theater after it fired its company of dancers that unionized four months ago. Councilmembers hope their decision will send the message that union busting in Dallas will not be tolerated.

Is Instagram down right now?

META apps seem to be down as of 12:20 p.m., according to Down Detector.

Fort Worth City Council approves site plans for 100+ bed facility for human trafficking victims

The Fort Worth City Council approved a site plan for Mercy Culture Church's Human Justice Reform center. The church intends to build a new, nearly 43,000 square foot facility with 107 beds and 16 staff members.

City of Dallas considers selling $6.5 million hospital purchase at a loss

The city spent millions to turn it into permanent housing for the homeless without finding out if the community would be on board with its plans. It was not. And the city is now considering selling the property at a loss.

Self-driving robots hitting Downtown Dallas streets for Uber Eats deliveries

The company says the delivery robots will be active in Dallas within the next few days. And unlike human delivery drivers, you aren't expected to tip.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

Surveillance photo shows South Dallas DART shooting suspect holding up long gun

People were in the area with their children when the shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon Tuesday. Two people were taken to the hospital.

Dallas Police Department employee fired after being accused of lying about college degree

The police report representative was fired for “engaging in adverse conduct when she was arrested for the offense of fraudulent, substandard or fictitious degree," the department said in a statement.