Company hired to manage Fair Park left it in disrepair, Dallas leaders say
DALLAS - Fair Park is in much worse condition now than it was before the city turned over management to the for-profit company, Oak View Group. Now, city leaders are trying to figure out who has rental contracts at Fair Park, since the management company is refusing to share that information.
Garland Police Issue Nearly 1,000 Speeding Tickets in Operation Slowdown Initiative
The Garland Police Department has recently concluded Operation Slowdown, an initiative aimed at curtailing the rampant speeding issue on local roads. The operation, which spanned from July 18 through August 3, was a targeted enforcement period where the police pulled over and issued a substantial number of speeding...
Fentanyl Drug Dealer Sentenced to 30 Years in Dallas
DALLAS — A Dallas County jury has sentenced 35-year-old Edward Dominic Thomas to 30 years in prison following his conviction for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1-B ≥200g, involving fentanyl. The sentence includes a deadly weapon finding. On May 5, 2024, Dallas Police executed a search warrant...
Suspected drunk driver charged with murder after fatal Houston crash kills 2
DUNCANVILLE, Texas - Ronnie Burns' parents had just spoken to their son on Thursday. He was on the fence about whether to go to a fraternity picnic in Houston. He ended up going. Hours later, his parents would learn that he had been killed by an alleged drunken driver. What...
Lockheed Martin awarded $23.5M modification to THAAD contract from MDA
HUNTSVILLE — Lockheed Martin’s Huntsville facility will share in the work on a $23.5 million THAAD contract modification, the Department of Defense announced. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control of […] The post Lockheed Martin awarded $23.5M modification to THAAD contract from MDA appeared first on 256 Today .
Man Smashes Windshield with Bat at Texas Apartment
Folks living in an apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, got a surprise performance recently when one individual decided to beat on a car like a drum. You can check out the video by scrolling down the page. More Than Meets the Eye. It's unclear what caused the man to lash...
Popular Deep Ellum nightclub briefly shut down amid violence concerns
DALLAS - A popular nightclub in Deep Ellum that briefly shut down appears to be reopening Wednesday night. Rodeo Dallas was the site of several recent violent crimes, which led to street closures and increased police patrols in the entertainment district. Rodeo Dallas Closed. What we know:. Rodeo Dallas, a...
VA Cuts Are Coming. Dallas Will Pay Twice.
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State Fair of Texas announces 2025 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists
DALLAS - The State Fair of Texas has announced the finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, a beloved tradition that kicks off the countdown to the iconic annual event. The fair revealed the finalists for the 21st annual awards on Wednesday, introducing a new category this year to recognize the best beverages.
Mental health experts and Dallas ISD prepare students for new phone-free classrooms
DALLAS - While the law leaves the implementation up to school districts, Dallas ISD announced its middle and high schools will use locking pouches. A mental health expert tells FOX 4, the Texas school cell phone ban could cause students and even their parents to experience some anxiety for the first few weeks.