Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson decried the “partisan” attempt to oust him and the local media coverage that seemingly endorsed the effort.
Local Rep. Wants Investigation into Release of Alleged Hospital Shooter
State Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-Dallas) is calling for an investigation into Texas’ Board of Pardons and Parole’s early release of the alleged shooter that killed two employees at Methodist Dallas...
Judge Jenkins Sent $450,000 to Alleged Shell Company
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins sent over $450,000 in signed checks to a now-defunct shell company, potentially breaking Texas law.
Creuzot Points Fingers in Methodist Hospital Killings
While Creuzot and Jenkins point fingers at Abbott, Police Chief Garcia did not pull any punches with his criticism of where he felt blame resides.
Dallas Sees Boost in September Permit Activity
Dallas' Development Services Department (DSD) released its monthly permit activity report for September, showing an increase in the number of residential building permits created as well as a rise...
Body Discovered in Burning Vehicle
Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered inside a burning vehicle Saturday, CBS reports. The vehicle and the body were found near the 4600 block of Burma Road near the Mt....
TxDOT Recommending Changes to Major Highway
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is recommending changes for the elevated highway connecting the Central Expressway to I-30, reports CBS. The TxDOT made these recommendations for the...
Simulated Airport Disaster Trains Local Emergency Responders
A full-scale simulated aircraft disaster exercise will be held in Dallas on November 5 at Dallas Love Field (DAL). This training exercise is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration,...
DART Promises Better Service
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) officials promised members of the Dallas City Council last week to improve the bus service following years of complaints of poor service, NBC DFW reports. The plan,...
Councilwoman Mendelsohn Leads Effort Against Prop A
Many Dallas city leaders have expressed support for Prop A, including Mayor Eric Johnson, but Cara Mendelsohn was the lone dissenting voice.
Ladders and Lagers Event Celebrates Dallas’ Firefighting History
Thursday, October 27, was National American Beer Day, and October 28 was National First Responders Day, so why not celebrate with a nice cold craft brew in the company of some community heroes in...
Police Department Honors Officers for Rescuing Crash Victim
Seven Cedar Hill police officers were honored for saving the life of a man whose SUV had overturned and caught ablaze in early September. On Tuesday, October 25, the Cedar Hill police department...
Mother of Eight Killed in Hit-and-Run Head-On Crash
A mother of eight was killed Monday evening in a deadly hit-and-run in Carrollton. The Carrollton police identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday, October 25. However, the...
Homeless Porta-Potties Cost City Six Figures
Security and sanitation concerns drove the cost of seven porta-potties for the Dallas homeless up over 350% to $105,000.
Dallas Mayor Seeks Emergency Vehicle Assistance
A shortage of emergency vehicles in Dallas prompted Mayor Eric Johnson to seek federal assistance. The letter stated that an order for 27 ambulance chassis, as well as 401 heavy equipment vehicles,...
Like Dallas, Austin Struggles With Slow Building Permitting Process
Austin's urban development has played a central role in the city's multi-decade growth, but like Dallas, the state's capital has had a troubled history with its slow and backlogged building permit...
Local City Facing Increasing Numbers of Homeless Families
Tarrant County has experienced such a huge increase in family homelessness that shelters in Fort Worth are now having to turn away families simply because there is not enough room to house them....
Local ISD Honors School Bus Driver
A school bus driver was honored recently for his dedication to the children in the district he serves. Fred Jackson, a bus driver for the Wylie Independent School District, lost his home and all his...
By Mary Dada | Oct 27, 2022
Ready or Not: Scooters Returning to Dallas
Over the past few years, Dallas has cycled from allowing electric scooters on its city sidewalks to subsequently banning them, usually over safety concerns. Yet, after two years of scooter-less...
Dallas to Fine People, Panhandlers Standing on Medians
The Dallas City Council voted on Wednesday to prohibit people from standing or walking on medians in the streets and roadways of Dallas. In a 14-1 vote, the council passed an ordinance that...
Vigils Planned for Hospital Shooting Victims Today
Two vigils and a moment of silence will be held on Wednesday, October 26, for the two victims of the Methodist Dallas Medical Center shooting on Saturday morning. KDFW reported that these vigils...