Dallas City Council members expressed their support for a high-speed rail connecting two of the state's largest cities, but they balked at a proposal that would link Dallas to Fort Worth. During a...
Dog Shelters ‘All Overcrowded’
Stray animals in Frisco are taken outside the community for care and housing. A local resident is trying to convince the city to build a new shelter.
Poor Communication over Homeless & Vagrant Center Elicits Frustrations
Numerous mistakes were alleged in Dallas City Hall’s effort to establish a facility for the homeless and vagrant in Oak Cliff across from a school.
Why the High Cost of Living in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The cost of living is up in DFW, but is it all down to inflation? As The Dallas Express reported earlier this month, the DFW housing market has begun to cool, but prices were still up over 20%...
Things to Do in Dallas After Turkey Day
After a day of all-you-can-eat turkey, what else can families do to fill up the hours of the long holiday weekend? Here are a few ideas, for starters: Shopping, obviously. Every metroplex store is...
By Pete Griffin | Nov 24, 2022
Thanksgiving is Better in North Texas
The personal finance website WalletHub has ranked the top 100 places to enjoy Thanksgiving in the U.S. this year. As it turns out, North Texas is one of the best destinations, with three cities in...
Dallas, Broadnax Struggle With Permitting; Other Cities Explore Solutions | Part 2
As Dallas faces significant permit delays, posing an impediment to businesses and frustrating real estate and construction experts, other cities across the country are exploring solutions to their...
DART Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Changes
DART announced that it would have limited service over the Thanksgiving holiday this year. The buses, light-rail trains, and streetcars will operate on a weekend schedule on Thursday and Friday this...
North Texas Participates in Another Artemis Mission
NASA successfully launched Artemis I into space last Wednesday with the help of multiple North Texas companies. One of the contributors to the historic NASA mission was SeyTec, located in North...
Hispanic Community Disapproves of Homeless Shelter Planned Near School
At a Dallas Independent School District board meeting last week, Oak Cliff residents spoke out against a proposed facility for the homeless in their neighborhood. The facility would be located at an...
JFK Assassination Casts Shadow on This Day in History
On this day in history, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswald, according to most history books. Most have seen footage of the president as he...
Dallas Central Appraisal District Attacked by Ransomware
The Dallas Central Appraisal District's (DCAD) systems are still down, two weeks after a ransomware attack took them offline on Election Day. The attack disrupted DCAD's computer system, servers,...
Local Firefighters Receive Electric Vehicle Emergency Training
First responders and firefighters from around the metroplex are receiving special training on how to deal with electric vehicles in emergency scenarios. General Motors (GM) has partnered with OnStar...
Son of Dallas Roofing Contractor Allegedly Sends Threats to Dallas Express
Additional information concerning the person suspected to be behind a string of violent threats recently received by The Dallas Express suggests that the threats came from the son of a...
Dallas DA John Creuzot Reverses Controversial Theft Amnesty Policy
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has reversed his controversial policy of not prosecuting thefts under $750. The move comes after months of criticism from residents and local law...
Dallas Organizations Raise DWI Awareness Ahead of Holidays
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, North Texas officials are raising awareness about driving while impaired. Multiple organizations have come together to raise awareness over the holiday...
Mobile Food Bank Honored for Holiday Charity Work
A food truck sponsored by the Nihao Food Bank Initiative was honored recently for its ongoing efforts to distribute meals in the region throughout the holiday season. The food truck was recognized...
Marketing Consultant Firm Ranks Dallas a ‘Best’ City
Real estate, tourism, and economic development advisor, Resonance Consultancy, has ranked Dallas among the top 100 cities in their 2023 World’s Best Cities Report. Three cities from the Lone Star...
Broadnax Fumbles Through City Permit Problems; Others Don’t | Part 1
While Dallas struggles, other cities look for solutions to permitting issues.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension Facing Financial Crisis
The Dallas Police and Fire Pension is facing a financial crisis, with officials estimating it will take 70 years for it to be fully funded.
North Texas Eviction Levels Highest in Years
Evictions in Dallas have reached their highest levels in seven years. Dallas County Sheriff Deputy Josue Capetillo said evictions have "actually doubled, almost tripled these last couple months."...