Dallas County approves $5 million in contracts for vaccine efforts

About $4 million will go toward a call center run by a private company. The rest will go toward education campaigns and a paperless registration system.

Trackdown: Help find Darrius Rivers' killer

In this week’s Trackdown, a visit to a friend’s house on New Year’s Eve proved deadly for 29-year-old Darrius Rivers.

Dallas to pay $5 million to get building permit process caught up

The city of Dallas has agreed to pay $5 million to get outside help with its building permit backlog for homes and businesses.

Dallas convention center COVID-19 vaccine site to open Thursday

The Dallas convention center site will have about 5,000 doses to distribute for people with appointments only starting Thursday.

Dallas ISD considers adding 5 weeks to school year due to learning losses from pandemic

Dallas ISD knows its plan to add five weeks to the school year will only work if principals, teachers and parents are on board. That's why the district's plan will allow people to have choices.

Dallas police officer arrested, charged with family violence

A Dallas police officer was arrested in Ellis County Monday for allegedly assaulting a family member. It's not the first time he's been in trouble for family violence.

Dallas Mavs and doctors host 'The Huddle' to discuss vaccine

The Dallas Mavericks are not shying away from tough conversations about race and a part of that is who will and will not get a vaccine against the coronavirus.

Dallas City Council holds emergency meeting on COVID response

Several city council members said there is confusion about the city's role in registering and administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Bishop T.D. Jakes hosts conversation with COVID-19 vaccine experts, including Dr. Fauci

Fauci repeatedly reinforced that no shortcuts were taken in developing the COVID-19 vaccines and that safety and effectiveness is determined by independent scientists before FDA grants approval.

Arrest made after man found killed in Dallas apartment

An 18-year-old has been taken into custody after police said he killed a man in a Dallas apartment early Saturday morning.

Dallas County to consider QR code system for COVID-19 vaccine registration

Clay Jenkins said county commissioners will vote on an emergency contract next week to hire a vendor to develop a QR code system, which he said will ensure ones registering for a vaccination are the ones actually getting it.