AT&T partners with Oak Cliff native's non-profit to help students overcome digital divide

Adan Gonzalez fought his way, figuratively and literally, out of Oak Cliff and into college. Now, he's partnering with AT&T to help other locals achieve that same goal.

Dallas installs street signs honoring fallen first responders

Dallas police and firefighters killed in the line of duty will soon be memorialized with street signs in locations throughout the city. The first two were installed on Thursday.

Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.

Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund and reports smaller Q3 profit. American loses money

Southwest Airlines will replace several members of its board with candidates pushed by Elliott Investment Management to end a monthslong fight with the hedge fund. The airline also says its third-quarter profit fell by nearly two-thirds compared with a year earlier on higher labor costs.

Dallas delays funding for Dallas Black Dance Theatre amid firing controversy

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre, under fire for terminating its dance company, is now at risk of losing a large grant from the city of Dallas.

Fort Worth police chief tells city council rape kit backlog is number one priority

The massive backlog includes more than 900 unprocessed rape kits. A breakdown was blamed on a shortage of specialized staff who process DNA in the police department’s crime lab. 

American Airlines fined $50M for damaging wheelchairs

American Airlines is facing a record fine for mishandling disabled passengers and damaging wheelchairs.

Half-built duplex in Dallas’ historic Elm Thicket neighborhood won't be torn down

Residents in a historic Dallas neighborhood made emotional pleas before learning that at least one of the half-built duplexes violating the city’s zoning law would be allowed to stay.

Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo 'very excited' about new role

In his first public appearance as Interim Chief of the Dallas Police Department, Michael Igo presented new badges to 42 officers being promoted to the ranks of Senior Corporal, sergeants and lieutenants of police.

Starbucks unveils 'Wicked'-themed drinks ahead of movie release

In anticipation of the "Wicked" movie release on Nov. 22, Starbucks is launching a new line of drinks and merchandise inspired by the film.

One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google

One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday, backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made.

Fort Worth police fire officer William Martin over off-duty shooting

Fort Worth Police say that Officer William Martin's use of force was "unjustified" when he shot a man over a traffic incident.

Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors

On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.

Former Dallas Uber driver arrested for punching elderly passenger on video

A former Uber driver was arrested after video shows him punching an elderly passenger. Police say he has a previous assault conviction.