Texas man threatened gun violence at Ruston service station
A Texas man was arrested in Ruston Saturday after he allegedly threatened to shoot up a gas station convenience store. Leon Shawn Allen, 46, of Lancaster, Texas, was arrested early Saturday morning after Ruston Police investigated an incident at a service station on the North I-20 Service Road. At about...
Dallas Renters Get a Little Relief as Apartment Competition Eases
Things can change in just a matter of months, and that was certainly the case in Dallas’ rental market heading into the summer. While affordability remains a problem for many, apartment hunters in the Big D had an easier time finding a unit than they did last year as new supply and slower leasing activity eased...
Mayor calls for review after Dallas police chief rejects $25 million ICE offer
The mayor says Dallas could be forfeiting millions in federal reimbursements and missing a chance to expand police staffing by rejecting ICE's 287(g) partnership offer.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and White Settlement Police Nab Suspect on Child Assault Charges...
A joint effort between the White Settlement Police Department (WSPD) and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) led to the arrest of a suspect wanted on multiple charges, including serious offenses involving a child. The collaboration was part of a response to a call for assistance from the DCSO in their hunt for...
Police search for suspects after armored-truck driver robbed, pepper-sprayed in DeSoto
Police in DeSoto are searching for three suspects accused of robbing an armored-truck driver after pepper-spraying him during a cash pickup.
Rowlett police investigating after 7-month-old died at a home daycare
Police said there were no signs of foul play or trauma.
Dallas’ “Week Without Driving” Reveals the City’s Pedestrian Problem
DALLAS — In a city where the vast majority of people drive to work, it may be difficult to imagine living life as a pedestrian. But when it comes to traffic safety, pedestrians are at the forefront of the issue: One in five serious and fatal traffic crashes in Dallas this year have involved pedestrians, according to...
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux talks transparency, community with police oversight board
Transparency, community engagement, and hiring more officers are among Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux's priorities months into his role. The Dallas Community Police Oversight Board were able to ask Comeaux policy related questions during its Tuesday meeting. The board had previously attempted to ask Comeaux...
3 Apprehended In Midlothian, Duncanville Aggravated Robbery Crime Spree
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office apprehended three men in connection with an aggravated robbery spree that occurred in Midlothian and Duncanville from September 22 to September 26. Gas Station Robbery Crime Spree. The multi-agency investigation began on the evening of Monday, September 22, with an aggravated robbery...
Big Rig Fire on I-35 in Dallas Caught on Camera
Traffic came to a standstill on I-35 as a truck fire erupted near Swisher Road, reminding us all of the unpredictability of the road.
