Budget proposal increases Dallas Police Department's budget by $35.5 million

The proposed budget would increase DPD's funding by $35.5 million, which is a much different approach than two years ago when the city cut millions in funding for police overtime. If approved, the city will spend more than $1 billion on police and fire for the first time. That’s 60% percent of the city's general fund budget.

DeSoto church to host 'second chance' job fair

The job fair not only presents folks with opportunities but also gives them resources so that they might have a second chance.

Survivor of deadly plane crash shares inspiring recovery journey 2 years after plane crash

Luke Armstrong spent several months in treatment, recovering after a severe brain injury. He lost his longtime girlfriend, Victoria Walker, and her parents in the crash in Bryan.

Dallas ISD will have no school on election day

The Dallas ISD school board voted to make Tuesday, Nov. 8 a virtual professional development day.

Man helps neighbors escape as fire damages Dallas apartments

No one was hurt when a fire tore through apartments in the Red Bird area of Dallas overnight. One man helped alert his neighbors to the danger.

Police seek suspect in fatal shooting during catalytic converter theft in Dallas

Dallas police are hoping the public can help them find a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man while stealing his catalytic converter last year.

Texas Baptist Men helping North Texans impacted by flooding with recovery efforts

North Texans continue to walk down the road to recovery from Monday’s flooding, and the Texas Baptist Men are walking alongside them, helping them start over again.

Dallas Zoo staff caring for wide-eyed baby gibbon

There’s a new baby primate at the Dallas Zoo that’s either adorable or terrifying depending on how you look at it.

Abandoned high-rise hotel catches fire Dallas

Firefighters worked to put out a fire on the 12th floor of an abandoned hotel in Dallas Thursday morning.

Trackdown: Help find those who opened fire outside Dallas RaceTrac, injuring 2

Dallas police hope someone can help identify two cars that had people inside with guns who opened fire on three men standing in front of a crowded convenience store early Sunday morning.

Things to do in Dallas this weekend: August 26-28

From the return of high school football to musicals and dancing there is plenty to do in and around Dallas this weekend.

Real estate developer Ruel Hamilton's conviction overturned

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of a real estate developer who was found guilty of bribing former Dallas City Council members Dwaine Caraway and Carolyn Davis.

VIDEO: Floodwaters destroy bridge as truck crosses
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Daniel Apodaca was driving the truck on the bridge just off Geller Road near Belt Line and I-45 in South Dallas when the bridge started to collapse.