Skillman library saved from closure... for now

Dallas City Council voted to save the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library in Northeast Dallas after it was put on the chopping block during the budget process.

Dallas police officer arrested in Denton County child sex case

An officer with the Dallas Police Department was arrested earlier this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.

Dallas officer arrested on family violence charge

Sr. Cpl. Raneen Bazzi was arrested on Tuesday and is facing a family violence assault charge.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

Fort Worth ISD superintendent's job under review as district falls behind

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey sat silent as frustrated parents, teachers and community members teed off on her performance during a specially called meeting Tuesday.

Dallas has received 160 complaints about short-term rentals this year

The City of Dallas has passed an ordinance that would block short-term rentals from most single-family neighborhoods, but it is currently on hold.

Dallas ISD changes football schedule following multiple violent threats

Dallas ISD announced changes to this week’s football schedule after several violent threats were made against the district. The district moved several games to different stadiums and altered game times for student safety.

Dallas crime scene analyst killed in Fort Worth crash

The Dallas Police Department is mourning the death of a crime scene analyst who worked alongside detectives to gather critical evidence to help build their cases.

Dallas police, fire retirees face uncertainty over cost of living adjustment

Thousands of retired Dallas police and firefighters are once again facing uncertainty about when and if they will receive a cost of living adjustment.

Dallas school threat prompts investigation as officials warn of hoax consequences

Police are investigating a threat to J.L Long Middle School in the White Rock neighborhood of Dallas. Dallas ISD expects this won’t be the last school threat it investigates this week.

Dallas approves new 30-year police and fire pension funding plan

The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.

DART leaders fail to pass $1.8B budget proposal amidst complaints from neighboring cities

Some of the 13 cities using DART are on record expressing extreme dissatisfaction with DART in recent months. Cities of Irving, Plano, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Rowlett and University Park have passed symbolic resolutions in favor of cutting funding.

Family of Dallas boy, 14, killed while walking to school pushes for more pedestrian safety

14-year-old Jonathan Ayala was killed last Friday while walking to school. His family says that section of Marsalis is dangerous for the many kids going to school about a half mile away. There is no curb to protect pedestrians. They hope it's a wake-up call to drivers and also the city to add more safety measures.

Dallas police shooting: Suspect with replica handgun killed by officers

The Dallas Police Department released body camera footage of officers shooting and killing a man with a fake gun over the weekend.

Civil rights activists call for Fort Worth police officer's firing

Civil rights leaders in Tarrant County are calling for the firing of a Fort Worth police officer involved in an off-duty shooting.

South Oak Cliff High School freshman girl shot at park across campus

Police say the freshman girl was at the South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park when she was shot. She reportedly went back to the campus to get help.