Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene of a fire at a vacant church building located at 7715 Denton Dr. near Dallas Love Field shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday. "While initial attempts at an...
Short-Term Rental Owners Grapple With Ban
Short-term rental operators in Dallas are grappling with the consequences of a recent decision to ban the vast majority of short-term rentals throughout the city. "I'm still seeking answers because...
Labor Dept. Probes Dallas County Pay Failures
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Dallas County’s months-long failure to pay workers, including attorneys, contractors, sheriff’s deputies, and other county employees. A spokesperson...
Dallas Remembers Fallen Officers on Anniversary
The City of Dallas took time to remember and memorialize the five law enforcement officers who were killed by a shooter in 2016. The shooting occurred during a protest as the police were providing...
Lauren Davis Announces Bid for County GOP Chair
Local businesswoman and former county judge candidate Lauren Davis has announced her bid for chair of the Dallas County Republican Party. Davis, co-founder of the multistate luxury barbershop...
Locals Say City Gov Needs To Clean Dallas
Dallas residents feel the City government needs to do a better job of keeping the city clean, according to a recent survey. The satisfaction survey from the City of Dallas indicates that more Dallas...
VIDEO: Homes Slated for Former Vagrant Encampment
A new Dallas neighborhood in the Jeffries-Meyers area near Fair Park is being built on land previously occupied by homeless and vagrant encampments. The Dallas Housing Foundation, which is...
Newcomer Joins Dallas County Sheriff Race
Rodney Thomas launched his campaign for Dallas County sheriff on Tuesday, which will see him facing off against incumbent Marian Brown and other challengers. Thomas, 50, is an experienced...
Street Seating Becomes Permanent in Dallas
The City of Dallas has made permanent a program that allows restaurants to have a "parklet" on the street in front of their building for additional seating. The "Street Seats" program was launched...
Dallas Offers Teens Free Summer Activities
This summer, Dallas-area teens can take advantage of the City of Dallas All Access Pass program, which provides admission to local attractions at no charge. Dallas Park & Recreation, in...
VIDEO: Local Lawmaker Discusses Property Tax Relief
State Rep. Toni Rose (D-Dallas), whose district includes parts of Dallas such as Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove, says her constituents want property tax relief regardless of whether it takes the form...
Man, Infant Child Die in Dallas Car Crash
A man and his young child died Saturday morning following a car accident in Dallas. James Lee Bernard III, 25, was driving with his 1-year-old son James Lee Bernard IV and his 22-year-old long-term...
Scattered Storms Expected This Week
North Texans can expect a reprieve from oppressive temperatures this week. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is forecasting slightly decreased temperatures throughout the remainder of the...
Police Urge Residents To Report Random Gunfire
As many Dallas residents get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is offering guidance on how to handle the expected spike in people illegally setting off...
Dallas Represents the Spirit of 1776
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, The Dallas Express reflects on the tradition that has made our city and our country great.
Off-Duty Police Hired To Help Patrol on Holiday
Illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire have spurred some Dallas residents to hire off-duty police officers to patrol their neighborhoods. Residents of Oak Cliff told Fox 4 that the Fourth of July...
Maxed-Out Dallas Dog Shelters Need Help
North Texas animal shelters are facing an alarming overcrowding crisis this summer, forcing many to halt intake and schedule euthanization. Despite it being illegal in both Dallas and Fort Worth to...
Texas Game Wardens Say Don’t Drink and Boat
Game wardens from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have issued a warning to those celebrating the Fourth of July out on the lakes to be mindful and sober while boating. Dallasites...
Dallas To Host Sociable City Summit
Dallas is set to host next year's Sociable City Summit, a hospitality industry event that draws business and city leaders from all over the country. The annual event is organized by the Responsible...
Broadnax’s Platting Regs Could Lead to Delays
The City of Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) held a Lunch-N-Learn training session on Thursday detailing submission requirements, processing guidelines, and checklists for the City's...
Research Techniques Gleaned From Dallas Study
Scientists out of Southern Methodist University (SMU) developed new research techniques while trying to gauge the resiliency of Dallas residents in the wake of Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Winter Storm...