Dallas City Council members are questioning whether casino gambling should be legalized in Texas. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the Economic Development Committee considered casino...
Dallas County Program Doles Out Rental, Mortgage Assistance
When Kylah Johnson, 25, lost her job as a line runner at a DeSoto restaurant due to COVID-19 lockdowns, she didn’t expect to be out of work for so long. Just as she was starting to feel the...
City of Dallas Taxes Can Add Up
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “... in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” That sentiment continues to be true in 2021. In the City of Dallas, sales tax is...
South Dallas Neighborhood Still Feels Targeted after Removal of Shingle Mountain
People living in the South Dallas neighborhood of Floral Farms begged Code Enforcement for years to help them in their fight against the now-notorious Shingle Mountain. Now, less than a year after...
By Shawn Cregar | Aug 6, 2021
Dallas Drops out of the Top 25 Best Places to Live, Holds Steady in Top 50
A U.S. News study found that while Austin is among the top 5 best places to live, Dallas-Fort Worth dropped out of the top 25. “There was a slight increase at least by our calculations of the cost...
Man shot dead inside West Dallas luxury apartment on Yorktown Street
A man was found shot dead in his high-end West Dallas apartment last week. When officers from the Dallas Police Department (DPD) homicide unit responded to the Yorktown Luxury Apartments at 660...
Food-Delivering Program Hands Out Staggering Number of Meals in Dallas Area
The pandemic decreased the number of people eating out and put a lot of strain on restaurants. But this does not mean that hunger decreased. On the contrary, with families struggling and kids out of...
By Shawn Cregar | Jul 30, 2021
Fight to Stop Nichols Reservoir Project Still Ongoing with Locals Determined to Oppose It
The Northeast Texas community has been fighting the two permits that will establish the Marvin Nichols project. In the face of what is conceived as defiance by the DFW, the people are preparing to...
Burial Assistance for Dallas Veterans
Eligible veterans by law are able to obtain a free military funeral with honors. According to the Dallas County Department of Veterans Services, an honor guard detail for an eligible veteran’s...
Breast Cancer Awareness Organization Raises Over $400,000 with Plans to Expand
For nearly 11 years, Breast Cancer Can Stick It! has worked to raise funds for research, treatment, and increased awareness in the fight against breast cancer. With their biggest event of the year,...
By Emon Johnson | Jul 28, 2021
Violence Interrupters in Dallas Working with Dallas PD to Reduce Crime
Violent crimes in the city of Dallas are on the rise and are expected to rise above last year’s record-breaking numbers. Dallas Cred is working in partnership with the Dallas PD to put an end to...
28-year-old Dallas man killed girlfriend with a knife
According to an arrest affidavit released Monday, a 28-year-old man in Dallas stabbed and killed his girlfriend with a knife as they were both arguing. David Perez, 28, was arrested by Dallas police...
Cheers! Alcohol Sales on the Rise in Dallas
The diverse nightlife scene and increase in club-goers mingling with “older” crowds puts Dallas near the top of the Texas bar scene and nightlife fun. The Bishops Arts District and downtown Dallas...
Script to Screen Competition Officially Launched
Dallas International Film Festival launches a short film script competition in association with Torfoot Films and Event Horizon Films. The winner will receive a guaranteed production of their script...
Texas Make A Wish Has Granted Over 12,000 Wishes
The North Texas Chapter of Make A Wish has been granting critically ill children wishes since 1982. They have hit a milestone of over 12,000 wishes granted. “We are incredibly excited and proud of...
By Mary Jones | Jul 21, 2021
Artpark, Dallas colorful new hangout spot, opens at Trinity Groves
Dallas’ new hangout at Trinity Groves is preparing for the grand opening of a new beer garden and all-day hangout location. Artpark at Trinity Groves, located off Singleton Boulevard near Gulden...
IFMoves Creates Opportunities for Disadvantaged People and Animals
As we head into our 16th month in this global pandemic, IFMoves continues to help people, and animals, despite the difficult times. IFMoves, a Dallas-based 501(3)(c) nonprofit, provides healthcare...
By Emon Johnson | Jul 20, 2021
Johnson announces Dallas attractions free to teens through city program
Mayor Eric Johnson announced on June 29 that a city recreational program will allow teens ages 12-17 to visit participating arts and cultural attractions in Dallas for free this July. Johnson and...
Dallas City Council Adopts Urban Forest Master Plan to Save The Trees
The fight to protect trees in and around Dallas has been going on for decades. Efforts have included the struggle to keep Federal officials from clear-cutting Texas in the 70s and arborist Steve...
By Shawn Cregar | Jul 14, 2021
Dallas Arboretum Offering Dollar Days in August
People searching for relaxing activities around town this summer need to look no further than the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. During the entire month of August, the Arboretum will be...
By Shawn Cregar | Jul 14, 2021
Garcia: Main cause of ‘violent crime in our community’ is conflict among acquaintances
Although the city of Dallas has experienced a slight uptick in homicides, violent crime has been trending downward overall, according to the Dallas Police Department. “Our statistical data shows...