Duncanville ISD encouraging former students who didn’t graduate to return
The district says it wants those students who came so close to completing their high school careers with a diploma to finish out their coursework. School leaders say they understand how the pandemic negatively impacted school and work-life for some.
The district says it wants those students who came so close to completing their high school careers with a diploma to finish out their coursework. School leaders say they understand how the pandemic negatively impacted school and work-life for some.
Dallas Fire-Rescue launches new pilot program to staff ambulances more efficiently
The new pilot program will run for six months. At first, DFR will use internal staff to determine if the model works. If so, they will begin recruiting and hiring single-role paramedics.
The new pilot program will run for six months. At first, DFR will use internal staff to determine if the model works. If so, they will begin recruiting and hiring single-role paramedics.
TikTok challenges result in damages, vandalism at North Texas schools
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
School districts are warning parents and students about several TikTok challenges that have caused thousands of dollars in damages at North Texas schools.
Dallas apartment building burns in intense overnight fire
A resident at the Wood Meadow Apartments in northeast Dallas said she grabbed her 7-year-old son and her dog, got out and then knocked on neighbors’ doors to warn them about an overnight fire.
A resident at the Wood Meadow Apartments in northeast Dallas said she grabbed her 7-year-old son and her dog, got out and then knocked on neighbors’ doors to warn them about an overnight fire.
Trackdown: Help find James Roberson's killer
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas homicide detectives are trying to identify a man who they said shot and killed another man as he sat in his Jeep last month.
In this week’s Trackdown, Dallas homicide detectives are trying to identify a man who they said shot and killed another man as he sat in his Jeep last month.
Dallas County DA heads new program to get help for low-level offenders and out of jail
The goal is to keep individuals charged with certain low-level, non-violent misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system. The program seeks to treat underlying mental illness and substance abuse issues to try and keep individuals from becoming repeat offenders.
The goal is to keep individuals charged with certain low-level, non-violent misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system. The program seeks to treat underlying mental illness and substance abuse issues to try and keep individuals from becoming repeat offenders.
Amazon has 11,000 job openings in North Texas with up to a $1,000 sign-up bonus
Amazon has thousands of job openings in North Texas that offer up to a $1,000 sign-up bonus and a starting salary over $15 an hour. Many workers will also qualify for free college tuition.
Amazon has thousands of job openings in North Texas that offer up to a $1,000 sign-up bonus and a starting salary over $15 an hour. Many workers will also qualify for free college tuition.
Dallas mayor creates anti-hate advisory council
For the first time in the city's history, an anti-hate advisory council has been created by the mayor of Dallas. The announcement comes after a recent FBI report found hate crimes are the highest they've been in more than a decade.
For the first time in the city's history, an anti-hate advisory council has been created by the mayor of Dallas. The announcement comes after a recent FBI report found hate crimes are the highest they've been in more than a decade.
Vacant lot in South Dallas food desert transformed into urban farm for new growers
A new farm right in the city could make fresh produce more accessible for people in South Dallas.
A new farm right in the city could make fresh produce more accessible for people in South Dallas.
Mesquite teen arrested after allegedly posting school threats on social media
A 14-year-old boy is accused of making threats against high schools in Mesquite.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of making threats against high schools in Mesquite.
COVID-19 forecast: Hospitalizations could be stabilizing in most age groups, most counties
While still high, COVID-19 hospitalizations could be stabilizing in most North Texas counties, according to the latest pandemic forecast. The latest UT Southwestern modeling continues to project increases in the number of pediatric cases.
While still high, COVID-19 hospitalizations could be stabilizing in most North Texas counties, according to the latest pandemic forecast. The latest UT Southwestern modeling continues to project increases in the number of pediatric cases.
Man hit by stray bullet in Uptown Dallas recovering from collapsed lung, broken ribs
Caleb Cox was in the Uptown area after getting off work at a local bar when he was shot in the chest by a stray bullet. He's now recovering from a collapsed lung and broken ribs, but it could’ve been much worse.
Caleb Cox was in the Uptown area after getting off work at a local bar when he was shot in the chest by a stray bullet. He's now recovering from a collapsed lung and broken ribs, but it could’ve been much worse.
DeSoto now COVID-19 testing every city employee
The city of DeSoto is testing 350 employees weekly, first responders daily and others twice a week.
The city of DeSoto is testing 350 employees weekly, first responders daily and others twice a week.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
North Texas volunteers responding to areas hit by Nicholas, now a tropical storm
The Texas Baptist Men respond to every natural disaster around the United States and many overseas. So today, while they're still dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Ida, they're also preparing to help those affected by Nicholas.
The Texas Baptist Men respond to every natural disaster around the United States and many overseas. So today, while they're still dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Ida, they're also preparing to help those affected by Nicholas.
Dallas violent crime down in areas of focus, police say
Violent crime in targeted areas of the city is down by double digits, officials said Monday. Chief Eddie Garcia briefed the city's Public Safety Committee and said homicides and robberies are down in the last three months.
Violent crime in targeted areas of the city is down by double digits, officials said Monday. Chief Eddie Garcia briefed the city's Public Safety Committee and said homicides and robberies are down in the last three months.
Dallas ISD offers $50 incentive for students to get vaccinated
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
1 injured in shooting at Irving DART station
DART's Irving Convention Center Station was shut down for several hours Sunday because of a shooting.
DART's Irving Convention Center Station was shut down for several hours Sunday because of a shooting.
Man hit by stray bullet during Uptown Dallas shooting
A stray bullet hit an innocent bystander in the chest after a gunman opened fire on a car on McKinney Avenue in Uptown Dallas early Monday morning.
A stray bullet hit an innocent bystander in the chest after a gunman opened fire on a car on McKinney Avenue in Uptown Dallas early Monday morning.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to be leveling off from latest surge
According to the DFW Hospital Council, hospitalization numbers in North Texas have been hovering around 3,500 for the past two weeks.
According to the DFW Hospital Council, hospitalization numbers in North Texas have been hovering around 3,500 for the past two weeks.