Dallas City Council considers ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Calling gas-powered blowers, a public health concern, the Dallas City Council committee directed the city's new environmental commission to study a potential ban on the ubiquitous tools. According to the California Research Board, one hour using a lawnmower emits the same amount of pollution as a car driving from Dallas to Lubbock. But one hour of a leaf blower is like driving from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
Calling gas-powered blowers, a public health concern, the Dallas City Council committee directed the city's new environmental commission to study a potential ban on the ubiquitous tools. According to the California Research Board, one hour using a lawnmower emits the same amount of pollution as a car driving from Dallas to Lubbock. But one hour of a leaf blower is like driving from Dallas to Orlando, Florida.
Navy veteran, school teacher killed in DWI crash on Hwy. 75
A U.S. Navy veteran and a third grade teacher were the victims in a weekend crash in Dallas that involved three suspected drunken drivers.
A U.S. Navy veteran and a third grade teacher were the victims in a weekend crash in Dallas that involved three suspected drunken drivers.
Dallas ISD to drop mask mandate despite omicron variant concerns
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas considering closing sexually oriented businesses at 2 a.m.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
Texas labs ramp up sequencing as omicron variant spreads across nation
Delta remains the dominant variant in North Texas, but experts say it is only a matter of time before omicron is detected in the region as well.
Delta remains the dominant variant in North Texas, but experts say it is only a matter of time before omicron is detected in the region as well.
North Texas apartment rental rates up 16% this year, report says
Apartments are in high demand in North Texas and prices reflect that. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now around $1,400 a month.
Apartments are in high demand in North Texas and prices reflect that. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now around $1,400 a month.
Dallas students go shopping for gifts with police officers
It was a fun way for police officers to get a break and help kids in the community. They went shopping together for Christmas.
It was a fun way for police officers to get a break and help kids in the community. They went shopping together for Christmas.
2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Dallas police arrest 2nd teen wanted for deadly street racing hit-and-run
Dallas police said they have arrested the second teenager wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Dallas police said they have arrested the second teenager wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
3 arrested for DWI after 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on 75 in Dallas
Dallas police said three people were arrested for DWI after two people were killed in a crash on 75 early Sunday morning that involved five vehicles.
Dallas police said three people were arrested for DWI after two people were killed in a crash on 75 early Sunday morning that involved five vehicles.
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Dallas
A woman died after being struck by a car in Dallas Saturday night.
A woman died after being struck by a car in Dallas Saturday night.
Man found dead following Dallas house fire
A man was found dead after a fire at a house in Dallas Saturday morning.
A man was found dead after a fire at a house in Dallas Saturday morning.
Arrest made after U-Haul truck hits Dallas PD vehicle, disabling it
Dallas police made an arrest of someone who was in a U-Haul truck that hit a Dallas PD vehicle early Saturday morning.
Dallas police made an arrest of someone who was in a U-Haul truck that hit a Dallas PD vehicle early Saturday morning.
License reinstated for former Dallas paramedic seen on video kicking homeless man
A former paramedic seen on video kicking a homeless man has his paramedic certification back due to a technicality.
A former paramedic seen on video kicking a homeless man has his paramedic certification back due to a technicality.
Teens wanted for deadly Dallas hit-and-run identified; 1 arrested, 1 still sought
Police worked with tips, social media, and information from a witness to track down a young man wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Police worked with tips, social media, and information from a witness to track down a young man wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Man says street racer slammed into his vehicle day after 73-year-old was killed
Gilbert Leal is thankful he is alive after, he says, a street racer hit him head on at the trouble-spot intersection of Buckner and Samuel Boulevards in southeast Dallas.
Gilbert Leal is thankful he is alive after, he says, a street racer hit him head on at the trouble-spot intersection of Buckner and Samuel Boulevards in southeast Dallas.
Dallas ISD mask mandate to end in January 2022
Dallas ISD plans to switch its policy to "masks recommended" after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Dallas ISD plans to switch its policy to "masks recommended" after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Dallas' annual holiday parade returns with floats, balloons, bands and more
A holiday parade featuring floats, band and giant inflatables returns to Downtown Dallas this weekend. It was only broadcast on TV last year because of COVID-19
A holiday parade featuring floats, band and giant inflatables returns to Downtown Dallas this weekend. It was only broadcast on TV last year because of COVID-19
WWII veterans leave DFW to mark 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Teen arrested for deadly Far East Dallas hit-and-run; 2nd driver still sought
Police say both suspects are in their teens. They say one is already in custody and the other will be arrested soon.
Police say both suspects are in their teens. They say one is already in custody and the other will be arrested soon.