17-year-old accused of killing his father in Dallas

Dallas police have arrested a 17-year-old accused of murdering his father earlier this month.

Dallas County vaccinates people without appointments, sets up hotline for registrations

Friday’s “one day only” rule change comes amid uncertainty and conflicting information across Dallas County about how to register for the vaccine and where to go. 

Finger-pointing over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility at Fair Park

The county’s message was that the mega site was by appointment only, at least initially focusing on those 75 and older or those with certain conditions.

Perot Museum unveils staircase design honor Black Americans in science

Daniel Gunn’s design features several innovators, including a doctor known as the father of the blood bank, the first Black woman to earn an MIT doctorate and the first Black woman in space.

3 different calendars being considered for Dallas ISD schools next school year

Two of the calendars would add about five weeks of instruction time, while the third option is for campuses that want to keep a traditional school year.

Dallas ISD to open its first hybrid learning school

Students at the Hybrid Future School will attend classes in person twice a week and then learn remotely three times a week.

Dallas City Council approves renaming street after Botham Jean

The renamed portion of the street will include his former apartment building and the Dallas Police Department headquarters.

Man accused of brutally murdering rideshare driver in Dallas

Dallas police arrested a 21-year-old man for the brutal murder of a rideshare driver. A dashboard camera helped them identify the suspect.

Police: Man drove from Tennessee to Dallas to kill ex-girlfriend’s husband

The arrest is a major twist in the case. Police originally thought they were dealing with a shooting and attempted robbery. Now they believe the killer is the wife’s ex-boyfriend.

NTSB: Atmos could have prevented explosion that killed Dallas girl

NTSB investigators said Atmos should have paid more attention to the warning signs and could have prevented the explosion that killed 12-year-old Mitchellita Rogers in 2018.

Bulldog puppies stolen from Petland in Dallas

The two thieves broke into the Petland store in North Dallas and stole several bulldog puppies, They left in a white Dodge Challenger.

Dallas council members press interim police chief on leaked 911 memo

It was the first time the interim Dallas police chief has responded to the memo publicly. But when pressed, he would not reveal who sent out the directive to staff without the proper vetting.

First doses administered at Dallas mega COVID vaccine site without major issues

The mega-site opening is a step in the right direction. More sites are coming online, but the process is slow. And getting the vaccine into the hands of providers is even slower.

COVID-19 vaccination efforts could last a full year at current pace

The pace of the vaccinations is expected to pick up but it will still be months or even a year before everyone who needs and wants one can get one.