Dallas Police swear in 12 new officers as push to recruit continues

The department's goal is to hire 250 officers in 2024. It's a tall task as departments use unique incentive packages to lure officers to their respective cities.

North Texas zoo animals make their Super Bowl predictions

With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, North Texas zoos are letting some of their animals make predictions for the big game.

DART launches Cares program to help homeless riders with mental health issues

The recently formed DART Cares team consists of a licensed behavioral health clinician from Parkland Health, a DART police officer and Dallas firefighter paramedic.

Plans unveiled for Dallas Police Training Academy on UNT Dallas' campus

The Dallas Regional Police Academy will be housed on the campus of UNT Dallas. The state-of-the-art training facility will be at the campus with the Caruth Police Institute.

North Texas cities prepare for total solar eclipse in 2 months

Local cities are preparing for large crowds for the total solar eclipse in two months. Dallas-Fort Worth will be directly in the path of totality.

Nikki Haley to hold rally in Dallas

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is holding a rally in Dallas later this month.

Dallas shooting: Man arrested for murder near DART station

DART police responded to the fatal shooting because it happened next to the Bachman Lake Train Station.

Basketball game murder: Dallas man gets 20 years in prison for killing woman over pick-up game

Just before his trial was about to start, a Dallas man signed a plea deal for the 2022 murder of a woman over an argument at a pick-up basketball game. Her mom calls the sentence a slap in the face.

Usher announces Dallas stop on upcoming tour

Usher announced a brand-new tour and it includes a stop in Dallas later this year.

Man dies after vehicle falls from Dallas overpass

A man died after police said he lost control of his vehicle and vaulted off an overpass in West Dallas.

Dallas Zoo asks city council for $30M allocation from bond money for new projects

One year after the Dallas Zoo dealt with a missing clouded leopard, two stolen monkeys and the death of a vulture, the zoo told council members it is now on its way to being one of the safest in the country after more than $1 million in security upgrades. Now, the zoo is looking ahead to new projects, including one that will bring back the beloved rhinos.