Dallas County health leaders monitoring omicron variant as first case reported near Houston
With the new omicron variant on the horizon, Dallas County leaders are mirroring the federal push to get more booster shots in arms ahead of winter when more people will be gathering indoors.
With the new omicron variant on the horizon, Dallas County leaders are mirroring the federal push to get more booster shots in arms ahead of winter when more people will be gathering indoors.
Navy veteran, school teacher killed in DWI crash on Hwy. 75
A U.S. Navy veteran and a third grade teacher were the victims in a weekend crash in Dallas that involved three suspected drunken drivers.
A U.S. Navy veteran and a third grade teacher were the victims in a weekend crash in Dallas that involved three suspected drunken drivers.
Dallas ISD to drop mask mandate despite omicron variant concerns
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
Dallas ISD will end its mask mandate shortly after the holidays. Mask will still be recommended but not required on campuses.
COVID-19 cases remain low in North Texas compared to summer delta surge
New coronavirus cases in North Texas have remained low compared to the surge from the delta variant in August and September.
New coronavirus cases in North Texas have remained low compared to the surge from the delta variant in August and September.
Dallas considering closing sexually oriented businesses at 2 a.m.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
The council’s Quality of Life committee voted to have a task force study the issue for six more months and report back to the committee in May after police data showed a possible link between the clubs and criminal activity.
Texas labs ramp up sequencing as omicron variant spreads across nation
Delta remains the dominant variant in North Texas, but experts say it is only a matter of time before omicron is detected in the region as well.
Delta remains the dominant variant in North Texas, but experts say it is only a matter of time before omicron is detected in the region as well.
Mesquite ISD student punished for threatening social media post
Mesquite police identified a student who made threatening posts on social media using a picture of a gun from the internet.
Mesquite police identified a student who made threatening posts on social media using a picture of a gun from the internet.
Suspect charged with capital murder of Mesquite police officer
Mesquite police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Jamie Jaramillo of Balch Springs. He is still in the hospital.
Mesquite police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Jamie Jaramillo of Balch Springs. He is still in the hospital.
North Texas apartment rental rates up 16% this year, report says
Apartments are in high demand in North Texas and prices reflect that. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now around $1,400 a month.
Apartments are in high demand in North Texas and prices reflect that. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now around $1,400 a month.
Dallas students go shopping for gifts with police officers
It was a fun way for police officers to get a break and help kids in the community. They went shopping together for Christmas.
It was a fun way for police officers to get a break and help kids in the community. They went shopping together for Christmas.
2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Dallas police arrest 2nd teen wanted for deadly street racing hit-and-run
Dallas police said they have arrested the second teenager wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Dallas police said they have arrested the second teenager wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Prayer vigil held for fallen Mesquite PD officer
A prayer vigil was held Sunday evening at the Mesquite Police Department for the officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday afternoon.
A prayer vigil was held Sunday evening at the Mesquite Police Department for the officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday afternoon.
3 arrested for DWI after 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on 75 in Dallas
Dallas police said three people were arrested for DWI after two people were killed in a crash on 75 early Sunday morning that involved five vehicles.
Dallas police said three people were arrested for DWI after two people were killed in a crash on 75 early Sunday morning that involved five vehicles.
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Dallas
A woman died after being struck by a car in Dallas Saturday night.
A woman died after being struck by a car in Dallas Saturday night.
Man found dead following Dallas house fire
A man was found dead after a fire at a house in Dallas Saturday morning.
A man was found dead after a fire at a house in Dallas Saturday morning.
Arrest made after U-Haul truck hits Dallas PD vehicle, disabling it
Dallas police made an arrest of someone who was in a U-Haul truck that hit a Dallas PD vehicle early Saturday morning.
Dallas police made an arrest of someone who was in a U-Haul truck that hit a Dallas PD vehicle early Saturday morning.
Police identify Mesquite officer fatally shot outside grocery store
Mesquite police have identified the officer who died after being shot outside a grocery store Friday afternoon as Richard Houston.
Mesquite police have identified the officer who died after being shot outside a grocery store Friday afternoon as Richard Houston.
License reinstated for former Dallas paramedic seen on video kicking homeless man
A former paramedic seen on video kicking a homeless man has his paramedic certification back due to a technicality.
A former paramedic seen on video kicking a homeless man has his paramedic certification back due to a technicality.
Teens wanted for deadly Dallas hit-and-run identified; 1 arrested, 1 still sought
Police worked with tips, social media, and information from a witness to track down a young man wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.
Police worked with tips, social media, and information from a witness to track down a young man wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in Far East Dallas.