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VIDEO: TEA Talks Rollout of New STAAR

In response to Texas lawmakers calling for changes to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test back in 2019, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rolled out a new format this spring. STAAR tests are administered to Texas students from third grade...

Questions Persist as to Legality of AG Impeachment

As the impeachment of Ken Paxton enters a new phase, concerns remain over the precedent being set, both politically and legally. "Every politician who supports this deceitful impeachment attempt will inflict lasting damage on the credibility of the Texas House, which...

TX Senate Votes To Extend Postpartum Medicaid

A bill passed unanimously by Texas senators on Monday will give new mothers a full year of healthcare coverage if reconciled by the House and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Penned by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), HB 12 raises the duration of...

April’s Flawless Restaurants

Food lovers across the city of Dallas can enjoy a seemingly endless array of dining options across the area. Dallas boasts over 6,000 permitted fixed food establishments, including restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, schools, delis, and grocery stores. In...

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VIDEO: Who Benefits From Kia, Hyundai Settlement?

VIDEO: Who Benefits From Kia, Hyundai Settlement?

Owners of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles will benefit from a $200 million settlement reached in a class-action lawsuit last Thursday. A press release from law firms representing the plaintiffs in...

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Yields Results

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Yields Results

A smallscale trial of a new personalized vaccine for pancreatic cancer showed early signs of success — a ray of hope for patients facing dismal survival rates. Dr. Vinod Balachandran of Memorial...

Saudi Oil Minister Warns Speculators

Saudi Oil Minister Warns Speculators

As another summer driving season approaches with its expected increases in gas prices, market speculators are watching OPEC+ intently for signs of where the price of crude oil could go ahead of the...

Former Assistant Fire Chief Feels Betrayed

Former Assistant Fire Chief Feels Betrayed

A former assistant fire chief said he feels "betrayed" by the city he has served for nearly three decades. Assistant Chief Cameron Kraemer was fired from the Frisco Fire Department on May 1. His...

VIDEO: $9.9M Mansion Hits Dallas Market

VIDEO: $9.9M Mansion Hits Dallas Market

Car collectors looking for a new home might be interested in viewing one of Dallas’ latest listings: 9646 Douglas Ave. This nearly $10 million mansion can comfortably house 10 cars in its...

Memorial Day Closures

Memorial Day Closures

Memorial Day, a federally recognized holiday observed nationwide on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who have died while serving in the United States military. This year the...

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Permit Activity Plummets

Permit Activity Plummets

Building permit activity in Fort Worth dropped significantly during the first quarter of 2023 as developers grappled with...

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

  YTD
05/01/23		 % of
Total
Black 51 53.7%
Hispanic White 32 33.7%
Non-Hispanic White 7 7.4%
Other 5 5.2%
Total 95 100%

 

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.04%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 319.6 min. **

* Includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
** This is just one category of the response times that the city reports on daily.

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TOP STORIES

VIDEO: TEA Talks Rollout of New STAAR

In response to Texas lawmakers calling for changes to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test back in 2019, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rolled out a new format this spring. STAAR tests are administered to Texas students from third grade...

Questions Persist as to Legality of AG Impeachment

As the impeachment of Ken Paxton enters a new phase, concerns remain over the precedent being set, both politically and legally. "Every politician who supports this deceitful impeachment attempt will inflict lasting damage on the credibility of the Texas House, which...

TX Senate Votes To Extend Postpartum Medicaid

A bill passed unanimously by Texas senators on Monday will give new mothers a full year of healthcare coverage if reconciled by the House and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Penned by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), HB 12 raises the duration of...

April’s Flawless Restaurants

Food lovers across the city of Dallas can enjoy a seemingly endless array of dining options across the area. Dallas boasts over 6,000 permitted fixed food establishments, including restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, schools, delis, and grocery stores. In...

LATEST STORIES
VIDEO: Who Benefits From Kia, Hyundai Settlement?

VIDEO: Who Benefits From Kia, Hyundai Settlement?

Owners of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles will benefit from a $200 million settlement reached in a class-action lawsuit last Thursday. A press release from law firms representing the plaintiffs in...

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Yields Results

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Yields Results

A smallscale trial of a new personalized vaccine for pancreatic cancer showed early signs of success — a ray of hope for patients facing dismal survival rates. Dr. Vinod Balachandran of Memorial...

Saudi Oil Minister Warns Speculators

Saudi Oil Minister Warns Speculators

As another summer driving season approaches with its expected increases in gas prices, market speculators are watching OPEC+ intently for signs of where the price of crude oil could go ahead of the...

VIDEO: $9.9M Mansion Hits Dallas Market

VIDEO: $9.9M Mansion Hits Dallas Market

Car collectors looking for a new home might be interested in viewing one of Dallas’ latest listings: 9646 Douglas Ave. This nearly $10 million mansion can comfortably house 10 cars in its...

Memorial Day Closures

Memorial Day Closures

Memorial Day, a federally recognized holiday observed nationwide on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who have died while serving in the United States military. This year the...

Permit Activity Plummets

Permit Activity Plummets

Building permit activity in Fort Worth dropped significantly during the first quarter of 2023 as developers grappled with higher interest rates, increased input costs, and decreased consumer demand....

North Texas Sees Sharp Drop in Rent Prices

North Texas Sees Sharp Drop in Rent Prices

Rent prices in North Texas have cooled dramatically compared to their peak price in 2022. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro had an annual rental growth rate of 0.3% in the month of May, with the median...

Delta Names Former Six Flags Executive as COO

Delta Names Former Six Flags Executive as COO

Delta Airlines has tapped former Six Flags CEO as the carrier’s new chief operating officer. Delta Airlines on Tuesday announced Mike Spanos as the new COO and the newest member of the Delta...

Surgeon General Warns of Social Media Dangers

Surgeon General Warns of Social Media Dangers

Social media may be levying an unseen personal cost. United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory on the mental effects of social media on children. Officials from the U.S....

Local Harpist Performs at Wyly Theatre

Local Harpist Performs at Wyly Theatre

Local musician Jess Garland is bringing her full range of musical talents to the Wyly Theatre this weekend, May 26-28, in collaboration with fellow artists Eric Trich and James Talambas. Presented...

Buy Energy and Water-Saving Products Tax Free

Buy Energy and Water-Saving Products Tax Free

Now is the time for Texans to take advantage of the state-wide sales tax holiday to purchase water-efficient and ENERGY STAR appliances and products. Established by the Texas Legislature, the May...

National Budget Negotiations Get Reprieve

National Budget Negotiations Get Reprieve

Just as all parties appeared to have backed themselves against a wall when it came to raising the debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen revised her earlier doomsday prediction to hand the...

Negotiations Fail With ISD Super Finalist

Negotiations Fail With ISD Super Finalist

The lone finalist for the superintendent position at Arlington ISD has opted to stay on at the district where she currently works after contract negotiations broke down between her and the district....

DSD Highlights Common Design-Phase Errors

DSD Highlights Common Design-Phase Errors

Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) held a training session discussing the common design-phase errors that applicants make during the engineering portion of the permit approval process...

Texas Frightmare Weekend Arrives

Texas Frightmare Weekend Arrives

Prepare for a spine-chilling experience as Texas Frightmare Weekend, the ultimate horror convention, creeps back into the hearts of fright enthusiasts. This highly anticipated event promises a...

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

  YTD
05/01/23		 % of
Total
Black 51 53.7%
Hispanic White 32 33.7%
Non-Hispanic White 7 7.4%
Other 5 5.2%
Total 95 100%

 

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.04%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 319.6 min. **

* Includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
** This is just one category of the response times that the city reports on daily.

Introduction to our Murder Victims Graphic

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Permit Activity Plummets

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Texas House Impeaches AG Ken Paxton

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