‘We’re doing everything right,’ Dallas councilmember on recent police funding
NBC 5 is taking a closer look at recent funding for the Dallas Police Department after Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday the city failed to fully fund DPD, leading to AT&T’s departure from Dallas. "Dallas is bearing the brunt, or burden of their failure to have fully staffed law...
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo works with Booker T. grad.
It’s no secret that Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts churns out a significant number of graduates that go on to have big careers. Dallas ISD recently featured one of those graduates: Mark G. Meadows, who is now the music director for Cynthia Erivo.
Dallas Activists Demand Justice for Renee Good, Killed by ICE Agent
DW spoke with community organizer Rick Majumdar at approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, as more than 1,000 protesters were still dispersing from downtown Dallas streets following an emergency demonstration sparked by the killing of Renee Good. Organizers say the late-night mobilization reflects the urgency of a...
Gov. Abbott blames Dallas for AT&T headquarters move, will look into police funding
Gov. Abbott is blaming the City of Dallas for AT&T's decision to leave downtown, saying the state will investigate whether the city is violating Texas law.
Sister Confirms Death Of Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard After New Years Shooting
Dallas rapper ZeeTheWizard has tragically passed away following a shooting that occurred on New Year’s. Zee was reportedly involved in a shooting in the parking lot of Pink House strip club around 3 a.m., where he was allegedly shot in the head. Shortly after, a video surfaced showing fellow Texas rapper and close...
The 13 Best Dallas Clubs for Dancing Till You Drop
Let’s face it: Dallas is a hell of a city to go dancing. After the rave era, we profiled the 10 best dance clubs in 2016. Eight years on, the dance club scene has endured pandemics, heartbreaking closings and new additions that have prompted us to update our list. A slew of young, up-and-coming dance clubs and a...
Dallas Man Convicted After Grabbing Phone During 911 Call in Domestic Violence Case
DALLAS COUNTY, TX - A Dallas County jury has found 26-year-old Peyton Gamel Zachry guilty of Interfering with an Emergency Request for Assistance following a violent incident involving his girlfriend, who is from Missouri, during a visit to Dallas. Prosecutors said the defendant and the victim had been dating for...
North Texas widow of detainee killed in Dallas ICE facility says mourning seems unreachable
Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband. Stephany Gauffeny is dealing with grief, bills, and five children without her husband.
DeSoto Police Investigate Apparent Gunshot Death of Young Man on E. Wintergreen Road
The DeSoto Police Department is actively investigating an unattended death that occurred on E. Wintergreen Road. According to a social media post published by the DeSoto Police Department, officers were called to the scene at about 3:00 PM on Tuesday following the discovery of a 21-year-old man found dead from an...
Comerica Bank could lay off employees amid acquisition, adding to downtown woes
Comerica Bank may lay off employees and is evaluating its properties as it undergoes a nearly $11 billion acquisition, the company confirmed to KERA in an email. The news comes amidst a rapidly growing financial services sector in Dallas that city officials are hoping will attract businesses from Wall Street. The...
