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Botham Jean’s parents and sister have taken Dallas back to court, filing a lawsuit in Dallas County District Court this week that asks a judge to force the city to pay the civil judgment tied to Jean’s 2018 killing. The family wants the city to cover the nearly $98.65 million federal verdict entered against former...

MESQUITE, Texas — Two homes were destroyed in a fire Thursday night that investigators say was likely caused by floating lanterns released miles away. Around 8 p.m. on March 5, the Mesquite Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire near Peachtree Road and Bruton Road. When firefighters...

Dallas, Texas — A dangerous stretch of severe weather is unfolding across the central United States, with meteorologists warning that multiple rounds of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes could continue through the middle of next week. Forecasters say the storms may develop during overnight hours, which...

Three Dallas-based nonprofits were awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding to expand HIV prevention and treatment, in a city with one of the highest HIV rates in Texas. The nonprofits received up to $400,000 each to expand prevention models led by community health workers. The two-year grants...

DALLAS — Part of White Rock Lake has been closed due to a nearby sinkhole, according to the City of Dallas. In a statement, the city is asking the public to avoid the area and follow nearby safety signage. Next steps to reopening the trail will be released once an assessment and work has been completed.

Dallas, TX — A Dallas man identified as a member of the Four Deuce Oakland Crips gang has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Christopher Jamiel Love, 46, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to one count of conspiracy to...

Dallas is arguably a pizza city. We have some legit world class pie from Naples-natives, New York City slices made with water filtered to mimic the Big Apple’s taps. We’ve got brick ovens shipped in from Italy and thick bricks of Detroit’s finest. And while Chicago is known for it’s deep-dish style pizza, we’ve...

North Texas’ housing boom is not being bankrolled by city hall. Instead, a low-profile financing tool is quietly fronting cash for roads, water and sewers now and sending much of the bill to people who will not move in for years. Special taxing districts are helping unlock sprawling master-planned...

DALLAS — After decades inside Dallas County’s criminal justice system — as a prosecutor, judge and district attorney — John Creuzot is preparing to leave the office he once hoped to lead for another term. Creuzot lost the Democratic primary earlier this week to former state...

Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a new report on middle class earnings and two exciting openings. Plus, we unveil the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards nominees. Catch up on our hottest headlines below, then visit this guide for more weekend fun. 1. This is the income...