Dallas County jail not at 'crisis capacity,' sheriff says
Dallas County officials are debating how to solve software problems that are contributing to capacity issues at the county jail, which is approaching but has not reached "crisis capacity" despite recent claims.
Dallas County officials are debating how to solve software problems that are contributing to capacity issues at the county jail, which is approaching but has not reached "crisis capacity" despite recent claims.
2 Dallas police officers on leave after arrests
Two Dallas police officers are on leave after being arrested last week.
Two Dallas police officers are on leave after being arrested last week.
Dallas police arrest 19-year-old serial armed robbery suspect, associate
Dallas police arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a string of armed robberies that plagued the Northeast Dallas community in late August, authorities said Monday.
Dallas police arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a string of armed robberies that plagued the Northeast Dallas community in late August, authorities said Monday.
Dallas shooting: Man shot, killed in East Oak Cliff
A man was shot and killed in the street Sunday night in East Oak Cliff, according to Dallas police.
A man was shot and killed in the street Sunday night in East Oak Cliff, according to Dallas police.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at amusement park in NRH
North Richland Hills police have identified a 21-year-old Dallas woman who was shot and killed early Sunday morning, just after midnight, at Malibu Jack's.
North Richland Hills police have identified a 21-year-old Dallas woman who was shot and killed early Sunday morning, just after midnight, at Malibu Jack's.
Dallas weather: Cooler temperatures fade, warmer temps expected in North Texas
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is waking up to warmer temperatures this morning, with highs in the low 80s expected as morning clouds clear for a mostly sunny afternoon.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is waking up to warmer temperatures this morning, with highs in the low 80s expected as morning clouds clear for a mostly sunny afternoon.
Dallas residents call for police improvements in wake of response time complaints
According to the Dallas Police Department's dashboard, its average response time for a "priority two" call, such as a major traffic crash with injuries, is 94 minutes; well above the 12-minute goal.
According to the Dallas Police Department's dashboard, its average response time for a "priority two" call, such as a major traffic crash with injuries, is 94 minutes; well above the 12-minute goal.
Dallas weather: Cold front to bring storms, cooler temperatures this weekend
A cold front is moving into North Texas, bringing storms and cooler temperatures for the weekend before weather warms up again next week.
A cold front is moving into North Texas, bringing storms and cooler temperatures for the weekend before weather warms up again next week.
Dallas PD responds to crash 4-hours late after pursuit
A Dallas family waited over four hours for police to arrive at the scene of a car crash caused by a high-speed chase.
A Dallas family waited over four hours for police to arrive at the scene of a car crash caused by a high-speed chase.
Suspects in DeSoto sports bar shooting injured
Two suspects were injured in a shooting at a DeSoto sports bar early Thursday morning after allegedly firing shots at security guards.
Two suspects were injured in a shooting at a DeSoto sports bar early Thursday morning after allegedly firing shots at security guards.
Dallas weather: Another day of 100-degree temperatures for DFW
After experiencing its seventh 100-degree day of the year, Dallas and other parts of Texas are expected to get relief from a cold front arriving next week.
After experiencing its seventh 100-degree day of the year, Dallas and other parts of Texas are expected to get relief from a cold front arriving next week.
Industrial boom transforms City of Wilmer's landscape
Fueled by industrial growth, the southern Dallas County city of Wilmer is experiencing a boom in new development and attracting major companies, with plans for new residential and commercial projects to accommodate its expanding population.
Fueled by industrial growth, the southern Dallas County city of Wilmer is experiencing a boom in new development and attracting major companies, with plans for new residential and commercial projects to accommodate its expanding population.
State Fair of Texas: New security measures for 2025
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
Dallas County DA blames software for jail overcrowding
Due to an inefficient software system that prevents the timely release of inmates, the Dallas County Jail has reached a crisis capacity, housing over 7,000 people.
Due to an inefficient software system that prevents the timely release of inmates, the Dallas County Jail has reached a crisis capacity, housing over 7,000 people.
Fort Worth firefighters injured in roof collapse
The Fort Worth Fire Department have identified the two firefighters injured when a garage collapsed during a fire on Wednesday.
The Fort Worth Fire Department have identified the two firefighters injured when a garage collapsed during a fire on Wednesday.
State Fair of Texas: New security measures in place for 2025 event
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
With just weeks from opening day, the State Fair of Texas announced Thursday new security changes, following issues in the past.
Health Secretary RFK Jr on blocking access to vaccines
The U.S. health secretary faced accusations, mostly from democrats, that he broke his promise not to block access to vaccines. Robert F. Kennedy Jr pushed back on claims that he is dismantling public health policy, although he dodged some questions about his actions.
The U.S. health secretary faced accusations, mostly from democrats, that he broke his promise not to block access to vaccines. Robert F. Kennedy Jr pushed back on claims that he is dismantling public health policy, although he dodged some questions about his actions.
Lawmakers complete second Texas special session
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here?s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here?s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
Dallas County DA blames 'inefficient' software for jail overcrowding
Due to an inefficient software system that prevents the timely release of inmates, the Dallas County Jail has reached a crisis capacity, housing over 7,000 people.
Due to an inefficient software system that prevents the timely release of inmates, the Dallas County Jail has reached a crisis capacity, housing over 7,000 people.
Special Session may end early, big bills to Gov. desk
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted to social media Wednesday saying the Senate will adjourn sine die by the end of the night, despite there being unfinished business.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted to social media Wednesday saying the Senate will adjourn sine die by the end of the night, despite there being unfinished business.