Dallas family hopeful newly-approved Alzheimer’s drug will eventually lead to a cure in the future

Doctors we spoke to say there are currently medications to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s. But this new treatment could mean hope for some to allow those with this disease to be able to continue to function on their own for longer.

Dallas residential construction permit backlog cleared, city officials say

When the city's director of sustainable development and construction shared the good news with Dallas City Council members on Monday, some took it with cautious optimism after getting an earful from builders for months.

Despite longer 911 wait times, Dallas police chief says crime reduction plan is slowly working

It's been one month since Chief Garcia implemented his crime reduction plan, and he says it's working. He says overall violent crime is down 5% year-to-date. Still, newly-released data to Dallas City Council’s public safety committee is raising concern about how long it’s taking officers to arrive.

Man rescued after driving his van into Dallas drainage canal

Crews were able to rescue a man after he drove his van into a drainage canal in Northwest Dallas overnight Saturday.

2 incumbents win re-election to Dallas City Council seats, while 3rd loses race

There were six Dallas City Council seats decided in Saturday’s runoff election, three of which involved incumbents. Two of those incumbents won re-election, while the third lost his race.

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The Touchdown Club is hosting its annual fundraiser for The Ashford Rise School. It starts on Saturday June 5th at 10am in Parker at Southfork Ranch. Ticket information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-touchdown-club-bbq-tickets-146486965457

Dallas business owners encouraged by latest jobs report amid hiring struggles

At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.

Maserati driver flees after injuring off-duty police officer at Dallas construction site

An off-duty officer from Edgewood in Van Zandt County was hurt Friday while blocking traffic for a construction site in Dallas. The Maserati driver who hit him fled the scene.

Dallas Police Association raises concerns over permitless carry bill

As permitless carry is set to become law in Texas, the Dallas Police Association is raising concerns over possible ramifications.

Suspected DWI driver hits DPD squad car

A man may face charges for driving under the influence after driving right into Dallas police officers.

Murder suspect surrenders after shooting at Dallas police, hours-long standoff

A lengthy standoff with a murder suspect in a Dallas neighborhood is over after eight hours. The suspect was wanted for shooting a 3-year-old and killing a man outside Tiger Cabaret.