A stronger police and security guard presence is to be expected in Dallas’ entertainment district over the next week as the neighborhood prepares for holiday festivities. With an influx of visitors...
Texas House Targets Broadnax’s Permit Delays
Economic development in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has been central to Gov. Abbott’s plan to keep Texas competitive. Still, until Dallas gets a firm handle on its building permit process, opportunities...
Chance of Severe Weather Across North Texas
Chances for severe weather are expected across North Texas to close out March. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth is maintaining its prediction of "active weather" across the metroplex...
Blazin’ Hot Chickens Light Up I-30
I-30 was alight with more than 40,000 pounds of frozen chickens early Wednesday as a tractor-trailer caught fire. The Dallas Police Department told Fox 4 that the brakes of the 18-wheeler carrying...
Gas Line Fix Still Undone After 2018 Explosion
Atmos Energy is still replacing service lines in northwest Dallas in the wake of a 2018 gas explosion that killed a 12-year-old girl. While residents are pleased to have safer gas pipes installed in...
New Baby Giraffe at Local Zoo
A new baby giraffe was born at the Dallas Zoo on Sunday. The mother, Chrystal, gave birth to a 131-pound female giraffe. The zoo reported that Chrystal had a fairly short labor on March 19 and...
New Nursing School Campus to Open in Fall
The Richardson City Council voted Monday to approve a permit for Galen College of Nursing to build a 41,000-square-foot nursing school campus. The City Plan Commission had discussed the project’s...
Dallas Church Mourns Nashville Victims
A Dallas church held a prayer service Tuesday for the victims of the Nashville school shooting, one of whom had a connection to the congregation. Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCBC) remembered...
Two Die in Local Car Crash
Two people died as a result of a car accident in Garland Monday morning, police said. The crash took place around 7:20 a.m. on March 27 at South First and Washington streets near West Miller Road...
WWII Vet Celebrates 101st Birthday in Dallas
World War II veteran John "Lucky" Luckadoo has no doubt seen a lot in his 101 years. The fact that he's still around to share his story gave Luckadoo and his loved ones all the more reason to...
Families of Missing Vets Seek Answers
Hundreds of families came to Dallas on Saturday, hoping to learn the fate of their loved ones who disappeared while serving in the military and remain missing. More than 81,500 American soldiers...
Dallas Seeks Federal Funding for 17 Projects
The City of Dallas is seeking substantial federal taxpayer funding for a number of new projects. Carrie Rogers, director of government affairs for the City of Dallas, detailed 17 new projects for...
More Mid-Week Storms Possible for North Texas
More storms are expected in Dallas and the metroplex for the final week of March. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth (NWS) has predicted warmer temperatures and chances of rain and...
Ben Carson Touts New Programs on Dallas Trip
Dr. Ben Carson was in Dallas on Wednesday, March 22, at Dallas Baptist University to introduce and promote two new programs, Little Patriots and Executive Branch for America. The former secretary of...
Poll | DISD, Cleanliness, Vagrancy Drag City Down
A new poll commissioned by The Dallas Express suggests that Dallas residents blame the city’s recent population decrease on the school system, the amount of homelessness and vagrancy, and a general...
Municipal Voters Call Dallas Vagrancy ‘Serious Problem’
A majority of Dallas County residents who are likely to vote in municipal elections view homelessness and vagrancy as serious problems, according to a new survey commissioned by The Dallas Express...
Dallas To Launch New Anti-Fentanyl Campaign
The City of Dallas is working on a new campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. City Council Member Paula Blackmon appeared on Fox 4 on Thursday to discuss the initiative. "One...
DPD Chief Supports Ankle Monitor Bill
Following the Methodist Hospital shooting, Eddie Garcia testified this week in favor of a bill that would make tampering with an ankle monitor a state jail felony.
Ultra-Wealthy Homeowners Plentiful in Dallas
Dallas ranks among the top 20 global cities with ultra-wealthy homeowners. The City of Dallas is considered one of the leading markets in the world among the ultra-wealthy, ranking No.14 out of 20...
Broadnax’s Permit Holdups Befuddle Committee
Dallas City Council members were given a performance update this week on the Development Services Department's recent track record managing building permit demand and wait times. The City of Dallas...
Street Maintenance Falling Behind Schedule
The Dallas Public Works Department's infrastructure projects are trailing behind schedule. This issue was raised by Council Member Cara Mendelsohn during a Transportation and Infrastructure...