Dallas city leaders admit rollout of new trash collection routes was botched

City leaders admitted December may have been a bad time to roll out new trash routes for the first time in 10 years. Some say they've been getting an earful from residents who have waited weeks to get their trash picked up.

Trackdown: Help find Nelson Gonzales Flores' killer

In this week's Trackdown, Dallas police are searching for the person who murdered and robbed a father of three as he sat in his car.

Sneak Peek: Here's what the new 18-acre park at Fair Park will look like

Updated plans for the new 18-acre community park at Fair Park include one of the largest playgrounds in the metro area and much more.

Dallas auto thefts increase 12% from 2021 to 2022

Some non-violent crimes, like thefts of cars, trucks and SUVs in the city have increased significantly. There were more than 13,000 auto thefts last year, and that was a nearly 12% increase over 2021.

Dallas County commissioners change pretrial release program to help release more inmates

Dallas County commissioners say it's an effort to reduce jail overcrowding under the current policy. A low-risk inmate would need to have two references to be eligible for pre-trial release. Under the approved change, that will be lowered to one reference.

2023 MLK Day parades and events in North Texas

Cities around North Texas are hosting public ceremonies, parades and events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Suspect wanted for shooting 5 at Dallas apartment complex

Police identified a man wanted for a shooting in far north Dallas Friday morning that killed three people and injured two others.

Dallas police report drop in violent crime for second year in a row

Chief Garcia first came on the job in February of that year. Three months later, the department began focusing on the city's highest crime areas, which it refers to as grids.

City of Dallas facing lawsuit over panhandling ordinance

Council passed the ordinance in October of last year, citing public safety concerns. At the time, city staff said pedestrian-related deaths account for 30% of all deaths citywide.

Dallas ISD schools destroyed by 2019 tornado finally reopen

The Dallas Independent School District is welcoming students back to two campuses that were destroyed by a tornado in 2019.

Police identify victims killed in Dallas apartment shooting

Dallas police have identified two of the three people killed in a shooting that also injured two others at a Far North Dallas apartment complex early Friday morning.

Woman charged with DWI after crashing into back of Dallas Fire-Rescue truck

A woman is in critical condition and has been charged with DWI after crashing into the back of a Dallas Fire-Rescue truck early Saturday morning.

Parade held to celebrate South Oak Cliff football team's state title

The South Oak Cliff High School Football team finally got to celebrate making history, becoming the first Dallas ISD football team to win back-to-back UIL state championships.

Dallas ISD welcomes back students to schools damaged in 2019 tornado

The reopening is happening just in time for the then-displaced freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School. They are now seniors. This January opening will give them five months to enjoy this new state-of-the-art building before graduating.

3 dead, 2 injured in Far North Dallas shooting

Police said three people are dead, and two others are in the hospital after a shooting near the Dallas/Richardson border.

Southwest’s strong 2022 rebound soured by holiday debacle

Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing fourth quarter after a winter storm and technology meltdown led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of holiday travelers.

Exhibit focuses on history of Fair Park and South Dallas

The evolution of Fair Park and its surrounding neighborhood in South Dallas are the focus of a new exhibit.