Dallas County considering tax rate bump, belt-tightening due to inflation and funding losses
Commissioners are reviewing recommended budget scenarios before choosing a proposed budget to adopt for the 2026 fiscal year. Inflation and losing funds from the COVID bailout American Rescue Plan Act grant will impact county operations, Commissioner Andy Sommerman said. "Those are basically the two biggest buckets...
Dallas Crash Leaves 3 Dead, 3 Hospitalized
At 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dallas Fire and Rescue was called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of E. Clarendon Drive and North Street. Leaving 2 children and 1 adult killed, additionally, 2 kids and one adult were hospitalized. The cause of the crash and the victims are under...
Sha’Carri Richardson arrest bodycam footage
Bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department shows the arrest of Dallas native and Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson.
Dallas-Fort Worth Evening Briefing: City of Arlington pays off AT&T Stadium debt early
Good evening, DFW We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Tropical moisture has moved into South Texas and will bring about the chance for scattered downpours through Saturday afternoon. Some areas could pick up a quick 1 to 2 inches of rain, so...
Dallas dogs from viral social post voluntarily surrendered, to be moved to out-of-state adoption...
TEAGUE, Texas — Two dogs received from Dallas Animal Services (DAS), which drew ire on social media alleging animal cruelty, have been voluntarily surrendered, evaluated and verified with no evidence of abuse, and are set to be placed with an out-of-state organization, according to Teague police. The City of...
Dallas Police Department Removes College Requirements For New Recruits
In an effort to fill its 4,000 quota, the Dallas police department is removing education requirement in favor of consistent work history. The Dallas City Council approved a change to police hiring standards, removing the college-credit requirement for trainees. Under the new pilot program, applicants age 21 or older...
Irving road rage shooting injures 1
IRVING, Texas - Irving police said one person was injured Friday in an early morning road rage shooting. Irving police said they received multiple reports of a shooting victim just after 6 a.m. Friday on East Union Bower Road. Arriving officers located a person with at least one gunshot wound....
Texas Theft Ring Steals $1M in Camaros & Corvettes, 29 Cars Recovered
A brazen theft ring in Texas managed to steal more than $1.1 million worth of Chevrolet Camaros and Corvettes in just two months, according to the Plano Police Department. Their preferred targets were parked in apartment complexes and gym lots — prime hunting grounds for crews exploiting ...
Thieves steal uninsured church building materials
After thieves stole a pre-fabricated metal building that was to be the new home for Longvue Baptist Church, the uninsured congregation is now offering a $1,000 reward for information.
Dallas City Council approves West Oak Cliff rezoning plan over residents’ concerns
Despite opposition from residents, the Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial plan to rezone the Hampton-Clarendon Corridor in West Oak Cliff. The rezoning, part of the larger West Oak Cliff Area Plan adopted in 2022, aims to increase walkability and housing density in the 35-acre area dotted with...
