West TX School District Spiraling Amid Myriad Issues

Lackluster academics, disciplinary issues, teacher shortages, and more appear to be plaguing Midland ISD in West Texas. Various stakeholders within the district community have recently voiced their concerns, with people suggesting that some of the issues have been...

National

Cops Crush Campus Chaos: Philadelphia Police Arrest Anti-Israel Protesters At Penn

Philadelphia police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Pennsylvania.

City

VIDEO: DPD Honors Fallen Officers at Memorial Service

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Education

In The Hot Seat: Local ISD Superintendent Under Investigation

Prosper ISD superintendent Holly Ferguson is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency two years after a sexual abuse scandal and coverup. The scandal involved a 61-year-old bus driver who was alleged to have sexually abused two sisters, ages 5 and 7, more...

Metroplex

Decorated Navy Vet Pressures TX Rep Over Corruption Allegations

Texas Rep. Justin Holland's campaign website now denies accusations reported on by The Dallas Express that he attempted to carry out a corrupt real estate deal involving the family property of a military veteran, but the state lawmaker's version of events does not...

SPORTS

Cowboys Sign Seven Draft Picks, One Remains

The Dallas Cowboys have signed seven of their eight draft picks ahead of rookie minicamp, which...

MLB, Rangers Seek 600 Workers for All-Star Week

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Surfing Org Flips on Decision To Keep Women’s Competition All-Female

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Stars Tie Series With High Scoring Game 2 Win

The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 of the second round of the NHL...

Doncic, Washington Guide Mavericks to Game 2 Win

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 in Game 2 of the second round of...

LATEST STORIES

Police Shut Down Week-Long Campus Encampment in DFW

The wave of anti-Israel demonstrations on university and college campuses, which began on April 18 at Columbia University and spread across the nation, continued this week with police action,...

Will Local Airport Become Unlawful Migrant Hub?

A new hangar and customs facility are coming to McKinney National Airport, but not without prompting speculation over whether the new facility is meant to facilitate the entry of unlawful migrants...

Phelan Releases Legislative Priorities Ahead of Runoff

The speaker of the Texas House dropped his interim committee charges this week, signaling several legislative priorities should he keep his seat after his upcoming runoff election. Speaker Dade...

Unclaimed IRS Tax Refund Deadline Looming

NBC 5 DFW is reporting on a rapidly approaching tax deadline that not everyone might be aware of. "April 15 has come and gone, but there’s another important tax deadline ahead. The IRS estimates...

The Air Inside Your Car May Be Killing You

The air inside your car may be filled with potentially lethal carcinogens, new study finds.

These Recession-Proof Stocks Are Driving The Market Surge

Here is the inside scoop on how so-called recession-proof stocks are driving a stock market surge.

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 Dallas

Dallas Sees Surges in Sex Trafficking, Prostitution

Prostitute on street | Image by M-Production/Shutterstock

May '24
Dallas Derby Winner

Resident Evaluation Score

April 2024: 9.4

YTD Avg: 8.9

Click Here To See How Other City Council Members Scored

How Did Your City Council Member Perform?

Mendelsohn Continues Dallas Derby Winning Streak

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Metroplex

VIDEO: Alligator Sightings Increase After Recent Flooding

Visitors to Eagle Mountain Lake in North Fort Worth may want to look twice before dipping their toes into the water, as...

State

Bill Calls for Compensation for Unborn Calves Lost in TX Wildfires

In the aftermath of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged the Texas Panhandle earlier this year, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep....

Real Estate

Cowtown Real Estate Developer Works To Build New Neighborhood

The Fort Worth Report is reporting that a local "real estate leader has acquired more than 160 acres of land in the...

State

Efforts to Decriminalize Marijuana See Mixed Results

Efforts in Texas to decriminalize marijuana possession in recent years have been met with mixed results, with voters in...

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

	YTD 05/06/24	% of Total
Black	46	67.6%
Hispanic White	17	25.0%
Non-Hispanic White	5	7.4%
Other	0	0.0%
Total	68	100%

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.02%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 186.3 min. **

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

Updated 05/06/2024

THIS WEEK IN
DX HISTORY

Decorated Navy Vet Pressures TX Rep Over Corruption Allegations

Texas Rep. Justin Holland's campaign website now denies accusations reported on by The Dallas Express that he attempted to carry out a corrupt real estate deal involving the family property of a military veteran, but the state lawmaker's version of events does not...

Education

West TX School District Spiraling Amid Myriad Issues

Lackluster academics, disciplinary issues, teacher shortages, and more appear to be plaguing Midland ISD in West Texas. Various stakeholders within the district community have recently voiced their concerns, with people suggesting that some of the issues have been...

National

Cops Crush Campus Chaos: Philadelphia Police Arrest Anti-Israel Protesters At Penn

Philadelphia police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Pennsylvania.

City

VIDEO: DPD Honors Fallen Officers at Memorial Service

The Dallas Police Department held its annual memorial service this week to honor officers killed in the line of duty. The names of the 93 men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the City of Dallas were read out alongside a 21-gun salute, a flyover, and...

Education

In The Hot Seat: Local ISD Superintendent Under Investigation

Prosper ISD superintendent Holly Ferguson is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency two years after a sexual abuse scandal and coverup. The scandal involved a 61-year-old bus driver who was alleged to have sexually abused two sisters, ages 5 and 7, more...

LATEST STORIES

Police Shut Down Week-Long Campus Encampment in DFW

The wave of anti-Israel demonstrations on university and college campuses, which began on April 18 at Columbia University and spread across the nation, continued this week with police action,...

Will Local Airport Become Unlawful Migrant Hub?

A new hangar and customs facility are coming to McKinney National Airport, but not without prompting speculation over whether the new facility is meant to facilitate the entry of unlawful migrants...

Phelan Releases Legislative Priorities Ahead of Runoff

The speaker of the Texas House dropped his interim committee charges this week, signaling several legislative priorities should he keep his seat after his upcoming runoff election. Speaker Dade...

Unclaimed IRS Tax Refund Deadline Looming

NBC 5 DFW is reporting on a rapidly approaching tax deadline that not everyone might be aware of. "April 15 has come and gone, but there’s another important tax deadline ahead. The IRS estimates...

The Air Inside Your Car May Be Killing You

The air inside your car may be filled with potentially lethal carcinogens, new study finds.

These Recession-Proof Stocks Are Driving The Market Surge

Here is the inside scoop on how so-called recession-proof stocks are driving a stock market surge.

VIDEO: Alligator Sightings Increase After Recent Flooding

Visitors to Eagle Mountain Lake in North Fort Worth may want to look twice before dipping their toes into the water, as alligators have recently been spotted swimming there. Alligators are native to...

Bill Calls for Compensation for Unborn Calves Lost in TX Wildfires

In the aftermath of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged the Texas Panhandle earlier this year, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson have authored a bill aimed at alleviating the immense...

Cowtown Real Estate Developer Works To Build New Neighborhood

The Fort Worth Report is reporting that a local "real estate leader has acquired more than 160 acres of land in the Woodhaven neighborhood, including the former Woodhaven Golf Course, with...

Efforts to Decriminalize Marijuana See Mixed Results

Efforts in Texas to decriminalize marijuana possession in recent years have been met with mixed results, with voters in Lubbock recently shooting down a proposed ordinance to that effect....

10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in DFW

Mothers wait all year for a well-deserved day to sit back, relax, and celebrate all the hard work that they do. Whether you're a mom-to-be, a mom with a sweet tooth, fancy a luxurious dinner, or are...

Skin Cancer: Prevalent but Treatable

May is skin cancer awareness month, the annual month-long campaign that aims to raise awareness about one of the most common and preventable forms of the disease. To avoid potential risks, doctors...

U.S. Should End Birthright Citizenship for Children of Unlawful Migrants

Texas Scorecard recently reported on a: "A report from the Huffines Liberty Foundation explains this legal remedy should be pursued, but the U.S. also needs to regain control of the border. "As the...

The Vote Is In: This Apartment Has The Best Views In Dallas

The Cedars has become one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Dallas. This is thanks, in very large part, to developer and investor Jack Matthews, the builder of The BEat.

Barron Trump To Be Florida Delegate At Republican Convention

Barron Trump to serve as Florida delegate at the Republican convention nominating dad Donald Trump for the presidency.

SPORTS

Cowboys Sign Seven Draft Picks, One Remains

The Dallas Cowboys have signed seven of their eight draft picks ahead of rookie minicamp, which...

MLB, Rangers Seek 600 Workers for All-Star Week

Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers are encouraging fans to apply for part-time positions...

Surfing Org Flips on Decision To Keep Women’s Competition All-Female

Fox News is reporting that "[a]fter initially ruling that transgender females would not be allowed...

Stars Tie Series With High Scoring Game 2 Win

The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 of the second round of the NHL...

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Metroplex

Local DA Defends Decision To Appeal Illegal Voting Case

The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office is attempting to re-open the illegal voting case of Crystal Mason, who had...

National

UNANIMOUS Vote to Give Unlawful Migrants Representation in Congress

The Gateway Pundit Reports: "House Democrats on Wednesday night voted unanimously to give illegal aliens – including Joe...

Crime

North Texas Man Charged With Murdering Ex-Girlfriend

The Denton Police Department has arrested a suspect in the murder of a woman found inside the shed of a vacant house in...

National

House Rejects Rep. Greene’s Effort To Oust Speaker Johnson

The Associated Press reports: "Hard-line Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House...

State

Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NGO Enabling Unlawful Migration

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday that he has applied for a temporary injunction to halt the activities of...

Health & Science

Processed American Food: The Link to Poor Mental Health and Heart Issues

Britain's The Telegraph reports: "It seems like only yesterday we could enjoy our toast and cereal in the morning without a...

Lifestyle

How To Stop Late Night Screen Time Before Bed

The Associated Press reports: "over half of Americans spend time on their phones within an hour of going to sleep,...

National

Israel Irate That U.S. Halted Weapons Shipments

NBC News reports: "The United States halted a large shipment of offensive weapons to Israel last week in a sign of its...

Metroplex

Severe Weather Possible in Dallas

Thunderstorms are forecast to begin this afternoon in North Texas, with the potential for severe weather and heavy...

National

Shady ‘Squad’ Member: Jamaal Bowman Had Secret YouTube Page

The Daily Beast reports: "When The Daily Beast revealed in January that Rep. Jamaal Bowman had promoted 9/11 conspiracy...

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 Dallas

Dallas Sees Surges in Sex Trafficking, Prostitution

May '24
Dallas Derby Winner

Resident Evaluation Score

April 2024: 9.4

YTD Avg: 8.9

Click Here To See How Other City Council Members Scored

How Did Your City Council Member Perform?

Mendelsohn Continues Dallas Derby Winning Streak

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

	YTD 05/06/24	% of Total
Black	46	67.6%
Hispanic White	17	25.0%
Non-Hispanic White	5	7.4%
Other	0	0.0%
Total	68	100%

Other Crime Statistics

• Alleged Hate Crimes to Total Crimes YTD: 0.02%
• YTD avg police response time to reported random gunfire: 186.3 min. **

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

Updated 05/06/2024

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City

VIDEO: DPD Honors Fallen Officers at Memorial Service

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Dallas OKs Agreement With Pro Women’s Soccer Team

In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, Dallas City Council members approved an agreement making the Cotton Bowl...

S.M. Wright Street Signs Removed Due to City Error

Several South Dallas residents expressed dismay during a Dallas City Council meeting on Wednesday that signs...

Dallas Hospital Stops Accepting EMS-Transported Patients

Layoffs at Dallas’ White Rock Medical Center have prompted the hospital to stop accepting patients...

April 2024:	9.4
YTD Avg:	8.9

April 2024:	9.4
YTD Avg:	8.9

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Dallas Sees Surges in Sex Trafficking, Prostitution

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Dallas Sees Surges in Sex Trafficking, Prostitution

May '24Dallas Derby Winner

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Mendelsohn Continues Dallas Derby Winning Streak

City of Dallas Murder Victims*

Other Crime Statistics

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