Aspiring Firefighter Saved After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

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Opinion

Opinion: Steel your spines! Inspire your children!

Dr. William F. Pepper, Esq. died the day before the Solar Eclipse on April 7, 2024 at the age of 86. We also lost the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. The two were very good friends with common ideals. That friendship extended in more ways than most...

Education

College Leader Has No Regrets About Riley Gaines Speech

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City

Dallasites Sound Off Against ForwardDallas Plan

Dallasites went on the attack on Thursday during a meeting of the City Plan Commission, blasting the prospect of certain zoning changes.

State

VIDEO: Transgender Woman Allegedly Runs Over, Stabs Man

A horrifying incident unfolded on Woodridge Square Drive in Houston on May 3, when a 64-year-old man suddenly became the target of a random violent attack at the hands of a 20-year-old transgender woman — and the entire crime was caught on video. According to reports...

SPORTS

Mavericks Look To Take 3-1 Lead With Game 4 Win

The Dallas Mavericks will match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday at 8:30 p.m. in...

Dominant Game 3 Win Gives Stars 2-1 Series Lead

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Mavericks’ Big 3 Carry Team to 2-1 Series Lead

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Trinity FC, New Pro Sports Team in Dallas, Unveils Logo

The newest professional sports team in Dallas unveiled its name and logo during a Thursday...

Cowboys Sign Seven Draft Picks, One Remains

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

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Action Promised Following Missed Trash Pickups in Cowtown

Faced with growing frustration from residents about missed trash pickups, Fort Worth officials have vowed to take action. The issue was first raised during an April 16 Fort Worth City Council work...

Dallas Police Launch Manhunt For Redbird Area Murder Suspect

Dallas Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 34-year-old Oliver Bradley.

Mayday! Versus May Days: Connection Combats Distress

We live in a transient society where people come and go like a revolving door, and yet, the intrinsic need for authentic connection remains despite pervasive feelings of isolation and displacement....

Antimicrobial Resistance Poses Serious Public Health Threat

According to medical experts who spoke with The Guardian, human beings are facing a looming threat that is reportedly being exacerbated by one of mankind's greatest medical achievements:...

Stars Prepare for Crucial Game 4 Against Avalanche

The Dallas Stars will take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL Playoffs on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Dallas will look to take a 3-1 lead in the series following two...

Restauranteurs Struggle Amid Stubborn Inflation

A columnist for RedState is putting a spotlight on the impact "Bidenomics" has been having on the restaurant industry amid stubborn inflation and the myriad other factors making it harder for small...

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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Dallas County Settles Jail Stay Lawsuits

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National

Florida Sheriff Blames Biden Admin for Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl

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Education

Cowtown’s Upcoming A&M Campus Awarded $10.75 Million

Texas A&M University System's dreams of expansion are getting closer to reality with the help of a large donation. The...

State

Houston Area TX House Candidates Square Off

With important issues like school choice and border security remaining unresolved as of the last state legislative session,...

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

VIDEO: Transgender Woman Allegedly Runs Over, Stabs Man

A horrifying incident unfolded on Woodridge Square Drive in Houston on May 3, when a 64-year-old man suddenly became the target of a random violent attack at the hands of a 20-year-old transgender woman — and the entire crime was caught on video. According to reports...

Metroplex

Aspiring Firefighter Saved After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

A young man with a heart to serve others was at the receiving end of some life-saving measures last week after suffering cardiac arrest. Jakob Perez, 18, known by family and friends as JJ, was a participant in the Citizens Fire Academy (CFA), an eight-week course led...

Opinion

Opinion: Steel your spines! Inspire your children!

Dr. William F. Pepper, Esq. died the day before the Solar Eclipse on April 7, 2024 at the age of 86. We also lost the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. The two were very good friends with common ideals. That friendship extended in more ways than most...

Education

College Leader Has No Regrets About Riley Gaines Speech

Despite backlash from various civil rights groups, church leaders, students, and parents, Adrian College president Jeffrey Docking has no regrets about his decision to invite former collegiate athlete Riley Gaines to speak at the school's May 5 commencement. Gaines, a...

City

Dallasites Sound Off Against ForwardDallas Plan

Dallasites went on the attack on Thursday during a meeting of the City Plan Commission, blasting the prospect of certain zoning changes.

LATEST STORIES

Action Promised Following Missed Trash Pickups in Cowtown

Faced with growing frustration from residents about missed trash pickups, Fort Worth officials have vowed to take action. The issue was first raised during an April 16 Fort Worth City Council work...

Dallas Police Launch Manhunt For Redbird Area Murder Suspect

Dallas Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of 34-year-old Oliver Bradley.

Mayday! Versus May Days: Connection Combats Distress

We live in a transient society where people come and go like a revolving door, and yet, the intrinsic need for authentic connection remains despite pervasive feelings of isolation and displacement....

Antimicrobial Resistance Poses Serious Public Health Threat

According to medical experts who spoke with The Guardian, human beings are facing a looming threat that is reportedly being exacerbated by one of mankind's greatest medical achievements:...

Stars Prepare for Crucial Game 4 Against Avalanche

The Dallas Stars will take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the second round of the NHL Playoffs on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Dallas will look to take a 3-1 lead in the series following two...

Restauranteurs Struggle Amid Stubborn Inflation

A columnist for RedState is putting a spotlight on the impact "Bidenomics" has been having on the restaurant industry amid stubborn inflation and the myriad other factors making it harder for small...

Dallas County Settles Jail Stay Lawsuits

Dallas County recently paid $160,000 in settlements to two individuals who were wrongfully detained long after their release dates. Chris McDowell, who was in jail because of a probation violation,...

Florida Sheriff Blames Biden Admin for Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl

The unlawful migration crisis at the southern border has reportedly claimed another victim, prompting one Florida sheriff to blast President Joe Biden for his purportedly lax approach to border...

Cowtown’s Upcoming A&M Campus Awarded $10.75 Million

Texas A&M University System's dreams of expansion are getting closer to reality with the help of a large donation. The Fort Worth Texas A&M campus, which is currently under construction,...

Houston Area TX House Candidates Square Off

With important issues like school choice and border security remaining unresolved as of the last state legislative session, Republican primary runoff elections are scheduled for later this month,...

Alto Launches Electric Vehicles in Dallas

A ride service company in Dallas launched a fleet of all-electric vehicles last month. Alto -- a luxury rideshare service that offers a company-owned fleet of vehicles and employs its own drivers...

Houses Passes Bill To Only Count Citizens for Congressional Representation

A majority in the House passed legislation last week that, if enacted, would keep "foreign nationals from being counted for federal representation in Congress and in the Electoral College,"...

TierPoint To Build Third DFW Data Center

A Missouri company plans to start constructing its third data center in North Texas next month after acquiring a 208,000-square-foot property in Fort Worth. TierPoint is converting the vacant space...

62-Year-Old Dies After Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant

Fox News is reporting that the 62-year-old man who became the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney has died: "The transplant team at the hospital said in a statement it was...

Preview El Cosmico’s 3D Printed Expansion

A unique hotel set to be built in the town of Marfa could be more at home on Mars than in West Texas. El Cosmico already offers numerous accommodation options, such as Bushtec tents, yurts, tepees,...

SPORTS

Mavericks Look To Take 3-1 Lead With Game 4 Win

The Dallas Mavericks will match up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday at 8:30 p.m. in...

Dominant Game 3 Win Gives Stars 2-1 Series Lead

The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 in Game 3 of the second round of the NHL...

Mavericks’ Big 3 Carry Team to 2-1 Series Lead

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 in Game 3 of the second round of...

Trinity FC, New Pro Sports Team in Dallas, Unveils Logo

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National

Federal Workers Resist Going Back to Work In-Person

The Washington Times is reporting that many federal workers have not going into the office consistently following the...

Lifestyle

DFW Bar Puts On Mother’s Day Drag Brunch

Red Goose Saloon in Fort Worth hosted another all-ages drag brunch over the weekend, celebrating Mother's Day with drag...

Education

Anti-Israel Agitators Disrupt Duke Commencement

Fox News is reporting on a disruption by anti-Israel agitators that occurred Sunday afternoon during the commencement...

City

Over 3,000 Dallas Code Compliance Violations in April Involved Litter

The City of Dallas logged more than 3,000 code compliance violations involving litter in April, with a few Dallas City...

National

Potential TikTok Ban Spells Trouble for Biden

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that younger voters may blame President Joe Biden if the popular social media platform...

City

Dallas Development Services To Host Permitting Session

The City of Dallas Development Services Department will host an information session this summer to educate developers and...

National

Crime, Bad Schools Prompt Baton Rouge Residents To ‘Secede’

ZeroHedge is reporting that some Baton Rouge residents are seeking to separate and form their own municipality because of...

Crime

Black, Hispanic People Make Up Bulk of Downtown Assault Victims

Black and Hispanic individuals have thus far made up the majority of people assaulted this year in the Downtown Dallas...

National

Biden’s Threat To Cut Off Arms to Israel Emboldens Hamas

Fox News is reporting that President Joe Biden's statements regarding the potential withholding of some weaponry to Israel...

City

Officials Suggest DART Funding Could Help Save Pension System

After the Ad Hoc Committee on Pensions rescheduled its meeting on Thursday for later this month, Dallas officials said in a...

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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Mayor Johnson: Broadnax Not Entitled to Severance

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April 2024:	9.4
YTD Avg:	8.9

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YTD Avg:	8.9

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Other Crime Statistics

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