Should you, could you, swim in White Rock Lake?
I’ve been watching a discussion on the Dallas subreddit that poses the following question: “What would it take to make White Rock Lake swimmable and a true recreation hotspot?” The poster asked everyone to set aside the usual “impossible” hurdles like bureaucratic red tape, and consider what “would it actually take...
Dallas SWAT Raids Drug House, detains 5 people Seizes Fentanyl, Guns and Body Armor
Last week, Dallas SWAT officers raided a suspected drug house in Northwest Dallas, detaining five people and seizing fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, guns, and body armor, officials revealed. Multi-Week Investigation Leads to Raid. The operation occurred on August 22 in the 3300 block of Webb Chapel...
Dallas Judge expresses frustration over Texas 7 case
A Dallas County judge expressed frustration with the prosecution over repeated delays in setting a new trial date for Randy Halprin, a "Texas 7" defendant whose death sentence was overturned.
Dallas Police Make Six Arrests in Central Business District Theft Blitz
DALLAS, TX – On July 23, Central Business District (CBD) officers with the Dallas Police Department conducted a joint external theft blitz in the 1400 block of Main Street, resulting in six arrests within just four hours. This marks the fourth such blitz since November 2024, bringing the total...
A banking giant is bringing 1,000+ jobs – averaging $135K – to Dallas
The regional headquarters is expected to bring 1,020 jobs with average wages over $135,000 to Dallas.
Dallas police take 60+ minutes to respond to crash
A hit-and-run crash left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. Now his family members are wondering why it took Dallas police officers more than an hour to respond to the scene.
The Jail Is Overstuffed With Prisoners, and That Might Cost You
After consistently teetering around capacity, the Dallas County Jail exceeded the maximum number of inmates it can hold for the first time in two decades over Labor Day weekend, said Dallas County Criminal Justice Department Director Charlene Randolph during a Tuesday Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting related...
Police arrest two in Park Row drug bust, seize over 1,000 grams of narcotics
DALLAS, Texas - Two individuals were arrested in the Park Row area following a crackdown on illegal drug transactions, resulting in the seizure of more than 1,000 grams of narcotics. The arrests were made by the Southeast Patrol Division's CRT/Deployment Unit, according to a press release from the department. On...
North Texas film industry booming with new incentives, stars and local talent
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
Man hanging with cousin wanted to ‘test his reaction time’ and shot him dead:...
A man accused of shooting his cousin to death in Texas allegedly said the incident occurred because he wanted to test his family member's reaction time. Jose Magareno, 21, is in the Dallas County Detention Center on a charge of murder, court records show. The incident is said to have...
