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Dallas Clocks More Than 900 Homeless Service Calls in 30 Days

Over the last 30 days, 913 homeless service calls were submitted in Dallas, and nearly 100 remain open. The City’s Office of Homeless Solutions 311 homeless service calls dashboard shows the number and status of such service requests on a rolling 30-day basis. Many of...

Dallas Locksmith Firm Cleans Up Lemmon Avenue

Another company stepped up to do its part to keep Dallas clean earlier this month by participating in a local adopt-a-block program. "We're thrilled to announce that A-1 Locksmith DFW, under the leadership of Michael Schneider, has stepped up as the latest steward of...

Endangered Lizard Classification To Impact TX Oil Industry

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species, which could impact the Texas oil industry. The move aims to safeguard the lizard's habitat in southeast New Mexico and West Texas after it lost over 95% of it to human...

Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, a day steeped in solemn reverence and profound gratitude, transcends its calendrical position as the unofficial commencement of summer to stand as a poignant testament to the sacrifices made by countless American military personnel. This day, originally...

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VIDEO: Money-Saving Meal Tips Cause Controversy

VIDEO: Money-Saving Meal Tips Cause Controversy

TikTok users expressed mixed emotions over a father’s budget-friendly tips to save money on kids’ meals at restaurants. Josh Mileham, a 37-year-old father of four from Texas, shared a TikTok video...

Downtown Assaults Jump More Than 20%

Downtown Assaults Jump More Than 20%

Assault offenses in Downtown Dallas have skyrocketed this year amid the Dallas Police Department's ongoing staffing crisis. According to the City of Dallas crime analytics dashboard, 371 assaults...

Tips To Stay Safe on the Water

Tips To Stay Safe on the Water

Holidays and hot days bring people to the water, and as locals head to the lake, experts share tips to keep safe. Community Impact reported that “Drowning is the leading cause of death for children...

Local Mosquito Sampling Shows West Nile Virus

Local Mosquito Sampling Shows West Nile Virus

If the recent damage from Texas storms wasn’t enough, get ready for the return of West Nile to the metroplex. Tarrant County Public Health has announced that a mosquito sample has tested positive...

  • Dallas' May
    Crime Boss of the Month

    The Worst Crime Area in the City

    District 5

    Jaime Resendez
    Dallas Express Crime Score *
    District 5
    April 2024: 174
    April 2023: 161
    YoY Change: +7.9%
    Click here for other high crime areas in DallasHow dangerous is your district?
  • Dallas Derby Widget Header

    May '24
    Dallas Derby Winner

    Dallas Derby Winner: Cara Mendelsohn Blue Ribbon

    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?

    Atkins Takes Last Place in Dallas Derby

    Atkins Takes Last Place in Dallas Derby
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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.

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  1. Man covering hands 'Held Against My Will': 20 Dead in Unlicensed Group Home Horror 10.4k views
  2. Lawyers Blame Child Victim Filmed in Airplane Bathroom 7.0k views
  3. NRA Convention Draws Guns, Trump to Dallas 3.5k views
  4. EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Justin Holland Denies Corruption Allegations 3.3k views
  5. TX Medical Board Still Harassing Doctor 3.3k views

TOP STORIES

Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, a day steeped in solemn reverence and profound gratitude, transcends its calendrical position as the unofficial commencement of summer to stand as a poignant testament to the sacrifices made by countless American military personnel. This day, originally...

Dallas Clocks More Than 900 Homeless Service Calls in 30 Days

Over the last 30 days, 913 homeless service calls were submitted in Dallas, and nearly 100 remain open. The City’s Office of Homeless Solutions 311 homeless service calls dashboard shows the number and status of such service requests on a rolling 30-day basis. Many of...

Dallas Locksmith Firm Cleans Up Lemmon Avenue

Another company stepped up to do its part to keep Dallas clean earlier this month by participating in a local adopt-a-block program. "We're thrilled to announce that A-1 Locksmith DFW, under the leadership of Michael Schneider, has stepped up as the latest steward of...

Endangered Lizard Classification To Impact TX Oil Industry

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species, which could impact the Texas oil industry. The move aims to safeguard the lizard's habitat in southeast New Mexico and West Texas after it lost over 95% of it to human...

LATEST STORIES
VIDEO: Money-Saving Meal Tips Cause Controversy

VIDEO: Money-Saving Meal Tips Cause Controversy

TikTok users expressed mixed emotions over a father’s budget-friendly tips to save money on kids’ meals at restaurants. Josh Mileham, a 37-year-old father of four from Texas, shared a TikTok video...

Downtown Assaults Jump More Than 20%

Downtown Assaults Jump More Than 20%

Assault offenses in Downtown Dallas have skyrocketed this year amid the Dallas Police Department's ongoing staffing crisis. According to the City of Dallas crime analytics dashboard, 371 assaults...

Tips To Stay Safe on the Water

Tips To Stay Safe on the Water

Holidays and hot days bring people to the water, and as locals head to the lake, experts share tips to keep safe. Community Impact reported that “Drowning is the leading cause of death for children...

Local Mosquito Sampling Shows West Nile Virus

Local Mosquito Sampling Shows West Nile Virus

If the recent damage from Texas storms wasn’t enough, get ready for the return of West Nile to the metroplex. Tarrant County Public Health has announced that a mosquito sample has tested positive...

Multiple Deaths Reported in North Texas Tornados

Multiple Deaths Reported in North Texas Tornados

Multiple tornados ripped through several local counties Saturday night, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Collin, Denton, and Cooke counties reported tornadoes on the evening of May 26. FOX...

Caterpillar Investing $90M in North Texas

Caterpillar Investing $90M in North Texas

Caterpillar Inc. is set to invest tens of millions of dollars to upgrade its facilities in Schertz and Seguin, Texas, as part of production efforts for its new C13D engine. The Irving-based...

City Green-Lights New Senior Living Community

City Green-Lights New Senior Living Community

Following a zoning change approval from the City of Dallas, a senior living community near Highland Park is set to move ahead. The Dallas City Council greenlit a zoning change approval that will...

Dallas County Considers Spending Big on New Jail

Dallas County Considers Spending Big on New Jail

An advisory committee in Dallas County has issued a report concerning the Lew Sterrett Justice Center that recommends spending $5 billion of taxpayer money on a new jail and courthouse complex....

Webinar Raises Fentanyl Awareness

Webinar Raises Fentanyl Awareness

The importance of awareness and education were the highlights of a fentanyl webinar this past Wednesday. Kaleigh Becker, a prevention lead for the Texas Targeted Opioid Response team, whose mission...

VIDEO: Parental Rights Group Launches Alert Tool

VIDEO: Parental Rights Group Launches Alert Tool

A parental rights group has launched a new tool to alert parents to the latest events, trends, and agendas in schools that may be intended to influence their children. American Parents Coalition...

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  • Dallas' May
    Crime Boss of the Month

    The Worst Crime Area in the City

    District 5

    Jaime Resendez
    Dallas Express Crime Score *
    District 5
    April 2024: 174
    April 2023: 161
    YoY Change: +7.9%
    Click here for other high crime areas in DallasHow dangerous is your district?
  • Dallas Derby Widget Header

    May '24
    Dallas Derby Winner

    Dallas Derby Winner: Cara Mendelsohn Blue Ribbon

    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?

    Atkins Takes Last Place in Dallas Derby

    Atkins Takes Last Place in Dallas Derby

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.

THIS WEEK IN DX HISTORY
Most Read This Week
  1. Man covering hands 'Held Against My Will': 20 Dead in Unlicensed Group Home Horror 10.4k views
  2. Lawyers Blame Child Victim Filmed in Airplane Bathroom 7.0k views
  3. NRA Convention Draws Guns, Trump to Dallas 3.5k views
  4. EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Justin Holland Denies Corruption Allegations 3.3k views
  5. TX Medical Board Still Harassing Doctor 3.3k views
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