Dallas Night Turns Cartoon Crazy as Sirens Blast SpongeBob Theme for an Hour
Late Monday night, Dallas residents were yanked out of bed by the city’s outdoor warning sirens, only to realize the usual eerie wail had been swapped for something straight out of Saturday morning TV. Videos and posts show the system loudly pumping out the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song, leaving neighbors baffled,...
Dallas rolls out AI cameras on sanitation trucks to spot code violations
Dallas is deploying new AI-powered cameras on sanitation trucks to automatically flag code violations such as illegal dumping, graffiti and overgrown lots as crews move through neighborhoods.
Dallas police officers hospitalized after vehicle involved in crash, flipped on roof
DPD didn't say how many officers were involved, but that they were transported in stable condition.
Irving Man Arrested for Public Intoxication with 3 or more Convictions and Parole Violation
On the morning of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Irving Police officers responded to a disturbance call involving a drunk individual. Upon arrival, officers encountered 39-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Acevedo of Irving, who was visibly intoxicated. Sanchez-Acevedo was taken into custody and booked into the Irving Jail at...
Former Mesquite teacher and coach arrested on child grooming charge, police say
Police said on Oct. 2, they received a report of a possible child grooming case at the Christian Center of Mesquite.
$120 million Dallas Police technology upgrade includes drones, AI-powered tools
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved one of the most significant tech upgrades for the city's police department in more than 20 years, allocating more than $120 million for drones and tools powered by artificial intelligence. The Dallas Police said one of the biggest upgrades is the ability to...
First Baptist Dallas receives $7 million gift to rebuild fire-damaged sanctuary
First Baptist Dallas receives a $7 million donation from Hobby Lobby CEO David Green to help rebuild the church’s historic sanctuary, which was destroyed in a 2024 fire.
Dallas rebrands DEI as “Drivers of Opportunity” amid federal funding pressure
Amid federal pressure, the Dallas City Council has shifted its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to a new framework.
Dallas approves $10M for Housing Forward, but council members say they want more progress
The Dallas City Council approved a $10 million contract with Housing Forward for homelessness services, but the item was almost not included during Wednesday's meeting. The money will go to the second phase of Housing Forward's Street to Home initiative, which started last year and aims to provide permanent housing...
Best Philly Cheesesteaks in U.S.? Dallas Spot Makes National Ranking
Cheeseteaks have been getting a lot of headlines recently, particularly after the Michelin Guide gave three cheesesteak spots recognition in the inaugural Philadelphia guide. Weird, huh? They probably say that about the four Texas barbecue spots that earned a Michelin star. Maybe not a good comparison, if you ask us....
