The body of an unidentified man was found floating in Bachman Lake in Dallas on Sunday, a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson said. Dallas Fire-Rescue recovered the body at 9 a.m. near the intersection...
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 Worldโs 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."...
Mayor Johnson Confronts ‘Scourge of Homelessness’ in State of the City Address
Over the past several months, The Dallas Express has highlighted the city's growing problem of homelessness and vagrancy. Now, even Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has recognized the city's "scourge of...
Dallas Rolls Out Permitting Activity Heat Map
Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) released its first "New Construction Heat Map" (NCHM), highlighting which districts saw the most approved projects over the last month. The heat maps...
Creuzot Praises Diversion Courts, Lack of Crime Prosecution
In a recent wide-rangingย interview with The Washington Post's criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot opened up about the role of drug courts in keeping...
Citizen Disappointed by DPD Oversight Board
The Dallas Community Police Oversight Board declined to recommend an incident of alleged excessive force for further investigation, leading to frustration regarding the effectiveness and abilities...
Pet Store Ban on Puppies and Kittens Sales Takes Effect
A city of Dallas ordinance that bans the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores went into effect Friday, leading at least one shop to shut its doors. The ordinance carries a penalty of up to $500...
Toy Trains Raise Money for Dallas Ronald McDonald House
Colorful toy trains in North Park Center in Dallas are raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, reported NBC DFW. The various trains are meant to highlight different areas from around the...
Dallas Poll Workers Urge Commissioners to Postpone Election Certification
Dallas residents urged the commissioners court to postpone the certification of the November 8 election votes and move to a paper system at its Tuesdayย meeting after election officials from multiple...
Wreckage Recovered from Air Show Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday that they had recovered the wreckage of one plane involved in the deadly crash during the Wings Over Dallas air show. The plane...
‘Dallas is Back,’ Mayor Johnson Says in State of the City Address
Mayor Eric Johnson's State of the City address highlighted his record while drawing attention to the work that still needs to be done in order to improve public safety, increase economic...