Dallas City Council repeals police staffing standard to avoid lawsuit

The Dallas City Council made a change to a 36-year-old city ordinance that set a police staffing standard in an effort to prevent a lawsuit.

Battle over Dallas’ short-term rental ban heads to appeals court

The Texas 5th District Court of Appeals is now deciding whether or not the city of Dallas can prohibit short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

California man wanted for sexually assaulting woman at Irving business

Police say 70-year-old Patrick Francis, a truck driver believed to be in the Laredo area, is the man caught on camera forcing a woman at her work into a back room to sexually assault her.

Federal prosecutors call attention to domestic violence cases in Texas

The four federal prosecutors representing the state of Texas toured a Dallas domestic violence shelter on Tuesday, chatting with victims and advocates to try to come up with solutions.

Dallas considers plan to close city streets for more pedestrian-friendly events

The city of Dallas is exploring a plan to open up city streets to pedestrians and cyclists by closing them to cars at certain times of the day. The pilot program would be called Open Streets.

Dallas real estate developer pleads guilty to bribing city council members

Real estate developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty to bribing former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and former City Council member Carolyn Davis to support his projects.

Tatsu Dallas is DFW's first and only Michelin star restaurant; dozens more hopeful for next year

The Michelin Guide announced its first-ever list of Lone Star restaurants on Monday night. Tatsu Dallas in Deep Ellum was the only North Texas restaurant to earn a coveted one-star rating.

The best places to go for Thanksgiving 2024, according to research

If you’re planning to travel for Thanksgiving here are some of the top destinations to consider for the holiday break.

Horrifically matted dog get a new look and a new home

One of the most matted dogs Dallas Animal Services has ever picked up is now enjoying life in Murphy. The pup originally named Noah now has a new look and a loving home.

23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays

DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.

Dead body found wrapped up in Garland condo

Homicide investigators are working to find out how the person was killed, who’s responsible and why.

DeSoto woman shoots armed intruder who followed her home

Neighbors reported hearing several shots Friday night. When police arrived at the scene, they found a man with gunshot wounds inside the woman's garage. The woman told police a truck followed her home from a nearby Taco Bell.

Texas Michelin Guide: Here are your Michelin star restaurants & honorable mentions

Only one North Texas restaurant received a highly-coveted Michelin star. However, several local eateries received other recognitions. Here's the full list.

It cost $194 million in 2023 to care for the homeless in Dallas, Collin counties: study

At that point in time, the survey determined there were 4,410 living on the streets in Dallas and Collin counties. Medical treatment alone was estimated at a little over $60 million.

Irving fire station damaged by fire while firefighters out on call

On Saturday morning, while firefighters were out on an emergency call, a delivery driver called Irving Fire Dispatch saying there was smoke coming from the fire station located at 8101 Jetstar.