North Texas businesses, hospitals put in tough spot following Abbott's vaccine mandate ban

The Dallas Regional Chamber distanced itself from the governor, saying businesses should make their own decisions. The Texas Hospital Association president said in a statement that the time is now to set politics aside.

17,000 criminal cases affected by Dallas PD data loss; full update expected this week

The city of Dallas estimates more than 17,000 criminal court cases are affected by two separate data loss events at the Dallas Police Department. An audit later found a second event occurred that resulted in nearly five million more files lost.

Workshop held to help Dallas County renters, landlords with rental assistance

A workshop for renters and landlords covered the mounds of money available for people behind on their rent after losing wages because of the pandemic. The two groups stood side by side in a place where they are typically squared off with a landlord evicting a tenant: in a justice of the peace courtroom.

Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order

Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.

Teammates attend Utah football player Aaron Lowe's funeral in Mesquite

Aaron Lowe was dressed in his football uniform one last time as his family, along with his football family, said their final goodbyes.

Anti-domestic violence strategy unveiled by Dallas Police Department

The plan includes increasing the number of domestic violence detectives and reorganizing the domestic violence unit. Home visits to check in on victims and alleged abusers will also resume.

Dallas ISD seeing progress with 'reset centers' as suspension alternative

This school year most Dallas ISD students who misbehave will not be suspended. Instead, they will head to one of the district’s new reset centers to work it out.

North Dallas couple escapes intense house fire

The power was out at the time but the owner saw a flash of light, perhaps from an arc in the power lines.

Frustrations mount as Southwest Airlines cancels more flights

There are conflicting reports about what caused Southwest Airlines to cancel nearly 2,000 flights over the weekend. It's left thousands of passengers stranded and trying to get rebooked.

'Critical' missing 14-year-old girl found safe in Dallas

The Dallas Police Department said 14-year-old Kourtnie Brown, who had been reported missing, has been found safe.

Red River Showdown more normal for No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas

This is how the second Saturday of October is supposed to be for No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas, even though their Red River rivalry won't be a Big 12 game for too much longer.