DART approves largest service cuts in agency history
Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Board approved service changes Sept. 9 that will eliminate seven routes and reduce rail and bus frequency. The board postponed voting on service cuts Aug. 26 by an 8-7 vote to give member cities additional time to evaluate the proposed changes' impacts. DART officials said Tuesday that...
Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall
Angered Dallasites packed into Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, ready to give the horseshoe a piece of their mind about upcoming changes to alley trash services. About 50 protesters, led by Libby Collet, who started a petition at the center of the uproar, stood in solidarity as their fellow trash warriors told the City...
East Dallas mother paralyzed after falling tree files $1 million lawsuit
A young East Dallas mother who was left paralyzed from the neck down when a tree collapsed onto her SUV is now suing the property owner for more than $1 million in damages.
Here’s all the new foods coming to the State Fair of Texas this year....
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is giving an early look at all the new food and drinks that will be available in just a few short weeks. Big Tex has made his choices for the most delicious and creative food at the Fair this year, but there are plenty more sweet, savory and refreshing food and drinks that were not...
Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones
Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
Dallas Fried Chicken Hotspot Ranked One of the Nation’s Best
A beloved North Texas fried chicken dinner house—just a short drive from Tyler—earned a place on Southern Living’s best‐restaurant list, praised for its flavorful, crispy chicken and nostalgic comfort.
60-year-old man fatally shot in Dallas, police say
DALLAS — A 60-year-old man was fatally shot in northeast Dallas on Wednesday morning, police said. Officers responded around 9:15 a.m. to the 7100 block of Holly Hill Drive, near Greenville Avenue and Park Lane, where they found Shannon Rodriguez shot, according to a police news release. Dallas Fire-Rescue...
Dallas enters into 10-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo
Products provided by PepsiCo will now be the the only beverages in vending machines and drink fountains at all park and recreation facilities in Dallas. That's after the Dallas City Council approved a 10-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo during its Wednesday meeting. The agreement applies to brands...
Arlington’s Unity Council moves forward despite suspension of anti-discrimination ordinance
ARLINGTON, Texas — On a Friday morning at the University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Jason Shelton is doing some prep work ahead of his introduction to sociology class. “I built my career on trying to study the tension in American society but also find ways to build the bridges,” said Shelton.
North Texans commemorate 24 years since 9/11
GRAPEVINE, Texas - People across North Texas gathered on Thursday to commemorate 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attack. The city of Grapevine hosts a memorial ceremony every year in front of the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial to honor the victims and their families. The fire chief gave opening remarks....
