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Israel Responds to Iran With Limited Strikes

U.S. officials are reporting that Israel conducted overnight strikes against Iran in retaliation for Iran's failed missile barrage against Israel last Saturday. Few details have emerged on the Israeli response, but it appears the strikes targeted non-civilian and...

Texas PD Working Through Sex Assault Case Backlog

The Houston Police Department recently provided an update on the more than 4,000 sex crimes in the city that were backlogged due to a "lack of personnel," revealing that many of the sidelined cases had workable leads. In February, The Dallas Express reported that HPD...

Federal Court Blocks Texas’ $100K Daily Fine

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked an order that would fine Texas $100,000 daily over foster child abuse. U.S. District Judge Janis Jack of Corpus Christi ruled Monday that Texas would face daily fines due to its apparent failure to properly investigate...

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Trump, Cruz Lead in New Texas Poll

Trump, Cruz Lead in New Texas Poll

A new Texas poll shows former President Donald Trump with a strong lead against President Joe Biden, and Sen. Ted Cruz holding a steady lead against Rep. Colin Allred. The Texas Hispanic Policy...

More Youth Mental Health Services Needed in DFW

More Youth Mental Health Services Needed in DFW

Fort Worth officials are calling for more mental health services for Tarrant County children. Mayor Mattie Parker served as moderator for a panel discussion held on April 12 during National Child...

Cowtown’s Tallest Building Facing Foreclosure

Cowtown’s Tallest Building Facing Foreclosure

Burnett Plaza Tower in downtown Fort Worth could be facing foreclosure after a decision by the owner's lender, Pinnacle Bank. The notice for foreclosure on the 40-story, 1-million-square-foot office...

New Long-Legged Friend Joins Dallas Zoo

New Long-Legged Friend Joins Dallas Zoo

A new face will soon be seen at the Dallas Zoo after an animal was born on April Fools’ Day. The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of the male giraffe on social media on April 15. The giraffe, born to...

  • Dallas' April
    Crime Boss of the Month

    The Worst Crime Area in the City

    District 1

    Chad West
    Dallas Express Crime Score *
    District 1
    March 2024: 277
    March 2023: 216
    YoY Change: +28.4%
    Click here for other high crime areas in DallasHow dangerous is your district?
  • Dallas Derby Widget Header

    April '24
    Dallas Derby Winner

    Dallas Derby Winner: Cara Mendelsohn Blue Ribbon

    Resident Evaluation Score

    March 2024:8.9
    YTD Avg:8.6
    Click Here To See How Other City Council Members Scored
    How Did Your City Council Member Perform?

    Mendelsohn Three-Peats in The Dallas Derby

    Mendelsohn Three-Peats in The Dallas Derby
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City of Dallas Murder Victims*

  YTD
04/03/24		 % of
Total
Black 35 66.1%
Hispanic White 14 26.4%
Non-Hispanic White 4 7.5%
Other 0 0%
Total 53 100%

 

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.02%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 168.2 min. **

* Includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
** This is just one category of the response times that the city reports on daily.

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TOP STORIES

Israel Responds to Iran With Limited Strikes

U.S. officials are reporting that Israel conducted overnight strikes against Iran in retaliation for Iran's failed missile barrage against Israel last Saturday. Few details have emerged on the Israeli response, but it appears the strikes targeted non-civilian and...

Texas PD Working Through Sex Assault Case Backlog

The Houston Police Department recently provided an update on the more than 4,000 sex crimes in the city that were backlogged due to a "lack of personnel," revealing that many of the sidelined cases had workable leads. In February, The Dallas Express reported that HPD...

Federal Court Blocks Texas’ $100K Daily Fine

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked an order that would fine Texas $100,000 daily over foster child abuse. U.S. District Judge Janis Jack of Corpus Christi ruled Monday that Texas would face daily fines due to its apparent failure to properly investigate...

LATEST STORIES
Trump, Cruz Lead in New Texas Poll

Trump, Cruz Lead in New Texas Poll

A new Texas poll shows former President Donald Trump with a strong lead against President Joe Biden, and Sen. Ted Cruz holding a steady lead against Rep. Colin Allred. The Texas Hispanic Policy...

More Youth Mental Health Services Needed in DFW

More Youth Mental Health Services Needed in DFW

Fort Worth officials are calling for more mental health services for Tarrant County children. Mayor Mattie Parker served as moderator for a panel discussion held on April 12 during National Child...

Cowtown’s Tallest Building Facing Foreclosure

Cowtown’s Tallest Building Facing Foreclosure

Burnett Plaza Tower in downtown Fort Worth could be facing foreclosure after a decision by the owner's lender, Pinnacle Bank. The notice for foreclosure on the 40-story, 1-million-square-foot office...

New Long-Legged Friend Joins Dallas Zoo

New Long-Legged Friend Joins Dallas Zoo

A new face will soon be seen at the Dallas Zoo after an animal was born on April Fools’ Day. The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of the male giraffe on social media on April 15. The giraffe, born to...

Early Voting Nears for Dallas Bond Election

Early Voting Nears for Dallas Bond Election

Early voting begins on Monday for Dallas' bond election — a 10-proposition package that would spread $1.25 billion across several City programs and services. If approved on May 4, more than half of...

House Advances Foreign Aid Bills for Vote

House Advances Foreign Aid Bills for Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Friday to advance a nearly $100 billion foreign aid package, with its four bills scheduled to be voted on individually this Saturday. The package of bills...

Landmark SCOTUS Ruling Benefits Texas Farmer

Landmark SCOTUS Ruling Benefits Texas Farmer

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court granted Texas farmer Richie DeVillier the opportunity to sue the State of Texas in federal court under the protections of the Fifth Amendment. The decision...

Dallas Ranks One of Nation’s Worst for Allergies

Dallas Ranks One of Nation’s Worst for Allergies

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released a study that shows the Dallas-Fort Worth area is among the most challenging for people suffering from allergies. The report, which was...

Rep. VanDeaver Tied to Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

Rep. VanDeaver Tied to Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

Rep. Gary VanDeaver appears to have taken campaign donations from lobbyist groups representing government entities while voting against a bill to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying. VanDeaver (R-New...

Stuff To Check Out in Dallas Area This Weekend

Stuff To Check Out in Dallas Area This Weekend

As usual, the Dallas area is jam-packed with events this weekend, including theater, live music, shopping opportunities, and... dinosaurs? Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'til Midnight What: Enjoy...

Supreme Court To Hear Case on Fining Homeless

Supreme Court To Hear Case on Fining Homeless

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case from a city in Oregon next week that will impact how cities nationwide address homeless encampments on public property. Arguments are set to be heard on April...

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  • Dallas' April
    Crime Boss of the Month

    The Worst Crime Area in the City

    District 1

    Chad West
    Dallas Express Crime Score *
    District 1
    March 2024: 277
    March 2023: 216
    YoY Change: +28.4%
    Click here for other high crime areas in DallasHow dangerous is your district?
  • Dallas Derby Widget Header

    April '24
    Dallas Derby Winner

    Dallas Derby Winner: Cara Mendelsohn Blue Ribbon

    Resident Evaluation Score

    March 2024:8.9
    YTD Avg:8.6
    Click Here To See How Other City Council Members Scored
    How Did Your City Council Member Perform?

    Mendelsohn Three-Peats in The Dallas Derby

    Mendelsohn Three-Peats in The Dallas Derby

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

  YTD
04/03/24		 % of
Total
Black 35 66.1%
Hispanic White 14 26.4%
Non-Hispanic White 4 7.5%
Other 0 0%
Total 53 100%

 

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.02%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 168.2 min. **

* Includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
** This is just one category of the response times that the city reports on daily.

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  3. Boot Scootin' Larceny: DX Witnesses Thefts 3.9k views
  4. TX Lawmaker Worked for Anti-School Choice Lobbying Firm 3.7k views
  5. Ann Coulter: 'Write in Abbott' 2.8k views
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