Dallas County District Judge Amber Givens resigns, plans to run for District Attorney
"Let us lead and let us make Dallas County a model for justice once again," said Givens. "Dallas County, let's restore justice together."
Richardson ISD named in lawsuit over display of Ten Commmandments
Richardson ISD has been named in a class action lawsuit over the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, mandated by the passage of Senate Bill 10 during the summer legislative session, has raised concerns over First Amendment rights and religious freedom...
Dredging White Rock Lake to be a program, not a single project, engineer says
A plan for dredging White Rock Lake is coming together. Dallas Park & Recreation in collaboration with engineering, planning and consulting firm Freese and Nichols hosted a community meeting on this topic Dec. 2 at the Bath House Cultural Center. White Rock Lake hasn’t been dredged since 1998. Historically, dredging...
Janet Jackson lights up the Cotton Bowl to celebrate 100 years of the United...
(The Dallas Examiner) – Janet Jackson, multi-award-winning singer, actress and philanthropist, was the featured artist for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas centennial celebration held Nov. 15 at the Cotton Bowl stage. United Way has served communities across the city, providing free meals to those in need,...
Wylie ISD student arrested after alleged threats toward staff member
A 12-year-old Wylie ISD student is taken into custody Thursday after police say he threatened a school administrator and later lunged toward an officer’s gun while being escorted from campus.
Video shows “Cowboys Grinch” snagging package in seconds
A Fort Worth family is urging vigilance after a porch pirate in a Cowboys jersey stole a package seconds after delivery, prompting a police investigation.
Detroit unveils 10-foot RoboCop statue – a pop-culture moment with a Dallas tie
Detroit has unveiled a 10-foot bronze RoboCop statue in its Eastern Market district, celebrating the cult-classic 1987 film that was famously set in Detroit but largely filmed in Dallas.
Texas lawmakers call for reform as state ranks 3rd for home insurance expenses
RICHARDSON, Texas - A report has revealed that Texas is the third most expensive state in the nation for home insurance. Some lawmakers are now calling on the governor to hold the insurance industry accountable. The report says Texas home insurers have denied nearly half of all claims, while bringing...
Carrollton City Council approves rate increase for water and wastewater services
Carrollton residents will soon be paying more for their water after the city council approved a rate increase for the services.
12-year-old Wylie student arrested for making threats against school administrator
The child is also accused of trying to grab a school resource officer's gun.
