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Local Library Removes ‘Banned Book Week’ Post After Complaints
As libraries around the country close out what certain advocacy groups and associations call Banned Book Week, celebrated September 18-24 this year, some Keller residents expressed concern after...
Local ISD Hires New Superintendent
Fort Worth ISD, the second-largest school district in North Texas, secured a new superintendent on Tuesday after its Board of Education voted to approve a three-year contract with the lone finalist...
Mobile Dispensary Advocates for Expanded Legal Use
One of Texas' only three licensed medical cannabis operators, Goodblend, has announced the "Ride for Your Rights" CannaBus Tour, during which it will hold a march to advocate for expanded use of the...
AD EX Shares Architecture with Dallas
On North Texas Giving Day, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange (AD EX) hosted a small celebration to thank donors who have contributed to their mission. AD EX is a local organization that...
Dallas Fire-Rescue Forced to Rent Trucks Due to Shortage
Dallas Fire-Rescue doesn't have enough fire trucks. To make up for this shortage, the department is renting two ladder trucks, which could arrive within the week, according to a memo sent to the...
The Worst Crime Area in the City
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‘Violent Street Crimes’ Up in Dallas
The City of Dallas Police Department put its Violent Crime Reduction Plan into action in May 2021, and a year later...
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Poll: Voters Support Funding Police, Dealing With Violent Crime
(The Center Square) – Voters largely support policies allowing police to detain suspects charged with violent crimes, a new poll shows. That's in contrast to recent policies being enacted in...
Local Library Removes ‘Banned Book Week’ Post After Complaints
As libraries around the country close out what certain advocacy groups and associations call Banned Book Week, celebrated September 18-24 this year, some Keller residents expressed concern after...
Local ISD Hires New Superintendent
Fort Worth ISD, the second-largest school district in North Texas, secured a new superintendent on Tuesday after its Board of Education voted to approve a three-year contract with the lone finalist...
Mobile Dispensary Advocates for Expanded Legal Use
One of Texas' only three licensed medical cannabis operators, Goodblend, has announced the "Ride for Your Rights" CannaBus Tour, during which it will hold a march to advocate for expanded use of the...
AD EX Shares Architecture with Dallas
On North Texas Giving Day, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange (AD EX) hosted a small celebration to thank donors who have contributed to their mission. AD EX is a local organization that...
Dallas Fire-Rescue Forced to Rent Trucks Due to Shortage
Dallas Fire-Rescue doesn't have enough fire trucks. To make up for this shortage, the department is renting two ladder trucks, which could arrive within the week, according to a memo sent to the...
Texas Natural Gas Industry, Port of Corpus Christi Leading in LNG Production, Exports
(The Center Square) – The Texas natural gas industry and the Port of Corpus Christi continue to lead in U.S. energy production, infrastructure development and exports, as the port recorded the...
Local Attorney Alleges Forgery in Client’s Eviction Case
A Dallas attorney is claiming a letter purportedly notifying his client of a change in a hearing date in her eviction case was forged. Local attorney Mark Melton’s client, Chantel Hardaway, was...
Transportation Secretary Takes Aim at Abbott Over Busing
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg took aim at Texas Governor Greg Abbott while at an event in Austin. Buttigieg spoke at the Texas Tribune Festival, which The Dallas Express attended,...
Business Leaders Oppose City Council Plan to Hide Criminal Records of Job Applicants
Dallas' business community is questioning whether a so-called "Fair Chance" ordinance that prohibits questions about an applicant's criminal history, currently being considered by City Council,...
DA Creuzot Refusing to Prosecute Marijuana Cases
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office is refusing to prosecute marijuana cases, even though possession of the drug is illegal in Texas. In defending his office's action, or lack thereof,...
Armed Activists Force Dallas PD Overhaul to Homeless Camp Sweeps
After armed activists confronted workers cleaning up the city's growing homeless camps, Dallas has been forced to create a new security plan to ensure the safety of its employees. The City's new...
Texas Toddler Dead in SUV After Shooting
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and vehicle theft that left another man and a two-year-old child dead, according to a Houston Police Department (HPD) press...
Dallas Trains New Crisis Intervention Team
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) is training a new team of social service professionals to work alongside police officers. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), a unit of unarmed, non-uniformed...
Drug Overdoses in Local City Reach 3-Year High
Ambulance calls for drug overdoses have reached a three-year high in Tarrant County. On Wednesday, MedStar Mobile Healthcare reported their paramedics treated an average of three overdose patients...
The Worst Crime Area in the City
District 13
‘Violent Street Crimes’ Up in Dallas
The City of Dallas Police Department put its Violent Crime Reduction Plan into action in May 2021, and a year later...
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Dallas Fire-Rescue Forced to Rent Trucks Due to Shortage
Dallas Fire-Rescue doesn't have enough fire trucks. To make up for this shortage, the department is renting...
Local Library Removes ‘Banned Book Week’ Post After Complaints
As libraries around the country close out what certain advocacy groups and associations call Banned Book...
Poll: Voters Support Funding Police, Dealing With Violent Crime
(The Center Square) – Voters largely support policies allowing police to detain suspects charged with...
Local Attorney Alleges Forgery in Client’s Eviction Case
A Dallas attorney is claiming a letter purportedly notifying his client of a change in a hearing date in her...
Mobile Dispensary Advocates for Expanded Legal Use
One of Texas' only three licensed medical cannabis operators, Goodblend, has announced the "Ride for Your...
Texas Secretary of State Sponsors ‘Vote Ready’ Campaign
Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference in Austin on September 20 — National Voter...
Local ISD Hires New Superintendent
Fort Worth ISD, the second-largest school district in North Texas, secured a new superintendent on Tuesday...
Drug Overdoses in Local City Reach 3-Year High
Ambulance calls for drug overdoses have reached a three-year high in Tarrant County. On Wednesday, MedStar...
Cowboys and Giants Release Week 3 Injury Reports
The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants released their respective injury reports ahead of the Week 3 clash on...
AD EX Shares Architecture with Dallas
On North Texas Giving Day, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange (AD EX) hosted a small celebration to...
Local Apartment Development Slates Groundbreaking
The small but rapidly-growing North Texas town of Anna will see a new apartment community erected in the...
Opinion: Biden’s Student Loan Blunder Wholly Ineffective and Undeniably Immoral
Last week, President Biden looked around at the myriad of problems our country faces, from the border crisis...
