Trackdown: Balch Springs driver wanted for intentionally hitting a dog

Balch Springs police are looking for a driver caught on video hitting a dog, then backing up and hitting the dog a second time. Sadly, the dog did not survive.

Iconic Dallas skyscraper lands $103 million TIF for massive mixed-use conversion

The Dallas City Council approved a development agreement that includes up to $103 million in TIF funding for a $409 million project to transform the iconic 72-story office tower at 901 Main Street into a mixed-use property featuring reduced office space, a new four-star hotel, and street-level retail.

Sudden Dallas code enforcement could threaten restaurant music acts

Two Dallas restaurants are facing the loss of a major source of income after the city suddenly began enforcing a rule for the first time in the businesses' years of operations.

Oak Lawn church paints Pride steps to defy Abbott
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The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.

Oak Lawn church defies governor's crosswalk order by painting Pride steps

The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.

To stay or go? Dallas City Council faces tough choice over iconic, deteriorating city hall

Dallas City Council is debating the future of its iconic but deteriorating City Hall after staff estimated required deferred maintenance costs at up to $345 million, while the cost of relocation remains unknown.

Dallas County leader accuses felony court judges of underperforming

A Dallas County Commissioner is questioning how effective county judges have been in handling their cases. He believes it's leading to jail overcrowding.

Carrollton man accused of murdering girlfriend dies in Van Alstyne standoff

A Carrollton man, the suspect in the fatal shooting of his 24-year-old girlfriend, was tracked by his cell phone to Van Alstyne where he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police standoff.

Where to vote: Dallas County early voting locations

Early voting for the November 2025 election begins on Oct. 20. Here is a list of early voting locations in Dallas County.

Mayor Johnson challenges Dallas Police Chief's "unilateral" rejection of $25M ICE funds

This news story describes the controversy sparked by Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux's rejection of a $25 million offer from ICE, leading to a public dispute with Mayor Eric Johnson and the backing of the Chief by several city council members.

Dallas Police Operation nets 16 felony arrests, seizes guns and drugs

Dallas Police conducted a major joint operation in the city's southwest area, resulting in 16 felony arrests and the seizure of drugs and weapons.

Dallas Halloween home's lights are too bright, too popular, and now a City Hall problem

Dallas city officials are seeking new regulations to curb massive crowds and public safety concerns caused by a viral Preston Hollow home known for its extravagant holiday decorations.

Fewer people visited the State Fair of Texas this year

With the 2025 State Fair of Texas coming to an end, the official attendance numbers are in. About 400,000 fewer people visited this year.

High-speed crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Grand Prairie

A speeding Corvette driver was killed in a collision with a Dodge Ram on Thursday evening, while the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.

No injuries after shootout in DeSoto, police arrest 2 for assault

Two men were arrested for aggravated assault after an early morning shootout at a DeSoto apartment complex where a victim returned fire in self-defense, resulting in no injuries.

Elderly woman, dog die in White Rock area RV fire

Dallas Fire-Rescue officials say an elderly woman and her dog died in an RV fire just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday.