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Dallas Votes for Higher Taxes

Unofficial results from Dallas’ bond election indicate that voters want to raise taxes to pay for a $1.25 billion bond package.

Parent Sounds Off on School District Spending

A local parent sounded off about Fort Worth ISD's spending habits as the school system continues to grapple with its budgetary woes amid declining enrollment and poor student achievement outcomes. "I think it is shameful that Fort Worth ISD refuses to be fiscally...

Big Night for Bonds, County Judge Tim O’Hare

Big Night for Bonds, County Judge Tim O’Hare

Municipal, school board, and bond elections were held across North Texas on Saturday, and voter turnout was relatively low. In Dallas County, only 5.6% of registered voters exercised the franchise between early and in-person voting. Similarly, only 6.52% of Tarrant...

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San Antonio Stakeholders Tackle Homelessness

San Antonio Stakeholders Tackle Homelessness

The City of San Antonio and various community partners operate a range of programs intended to prevent people from becoming homeless and assist those experiencing homelessness with finding permanent...

Can Unborn Babies Worship God?

Can Unborn Babies Worship God?

"Did you know the unborn can worship?" is a question one North Texas man has been asking a lot of people these days. Rich DeOtte formerly owned and operated a civil engineering and construction...

Rural TX Law Enforcement Gets $126M Boost

Rural TX Law Enforcement Gets $126M Boost

A new state grant program has awarded nearly $126 million in taxpayer money to rural law enforcement agencies, aiming to boost staff recruitment and retention. The Office of the Texas Comptroller of...

  • 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

    May '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

Big Night for Bonds, County Judge Tim O’Hare

Big Night for Bonds, County Judge Tim O’Hare

Municipal, school board, and bond elections were held across North Texas on Saturday, and voter turnout was relatively low. In Dallas County, only 5.6% of registered voters exercised the franchise between early and in-person voting. Similarly, only 6.52% of Tarrant...

Dallas Votes for Higher Taxes

Unofficial results from Dallas’ bond election indicate that voters want to raise taxes to pay for a $1.25 billion bond package.

Parent Sounds Off on School District Spending

A local parent sounded off about Fort Worth ISD's spending habits as the school system continues to grapple with its budgetary woes amid declining enrollment and poor student achievement outcomes. "I think it is shameful that Fort Worth ISD refuses to be fiscally...

LATEST STORIES
San Antonio Stakeholders Tackle Homelessness

San Antonio Stakeholders Tackle Homelessness

The City of San Antonio and various community partners operate a range of programs intended to prevent people from becoming homeless and assist those experiencing homelessness with finding permanent...

Can Unborn Babies Worship God?

Can Unborn Babies Worship God?

"Did you know the unborn can worship?" is a question one North Texas man has been asking a lot of people these days. Rich DeOtte formerly owned and operated a civil engineering and construction...

Rural TX Law Enforcement Gets $126M Boost

Rural TX Law Enforcement Gets $126M Boost

A new state grant program has awarded nearly $126 million in taxpayer money to rural law enforcement agencies, aiming to boost staff recruitment and retention. The Office of the Texas Comptroller of...

Dallas Real Estate Company Raises $15 Million

Dallas Real Estate Company Raises $15 Million

A Dallas-area real estate company has raised $15 million to create a "one-stop shop" for entrepreneurs seeking the education and financing needed to flip homes. The firm is called Backflip. Series A...

House Requests FTC Investigation Into TikTok

House Requests FTC Investigation Into TikTok

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission requesting an investigation into whether TikTok violated the Children's Online Privacy...

TX Land Commissioner Sounds Off Against Wind Farm

TX Land Commissioner Sounds Off Against Wind Farm

A proposal for a second offshore wind energy auction for submerged land off the coast of Texas has drawn opposition from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who sent a letter to the Bureau of...

Human Bird Flu Cases May Be Going Unreported

Human Bird Flu Cases May Be Going Unreported

Just one person has been confirmed to have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza amid the current outbreak of the illness among cattle in the United States, but some scientists think the...

Grab a Free Dozen at Krispy Kreme

Grab a Free Dozen at Krispy Kreme

Members who join Krispy Kreme’s refreshed rewards program can snag a dozen glazed donuts free of charge this month. Sadly, existing rewards members can no longer claim the free dozen, which ended...

Dallas Architect Donald Speck Puts Home on Market

Dallas Architect Donald Speck Puts Home on Market

A stunning mid-century modern home in the desirable Lochwood neighborhood in eastern Dallas was recently listed for sale by BK Real Estate. The home was designed by Dallas architect Donald Speck,...

FAA Reauthorization Bill Clear for Takeoff

FAA Reauthorization Bill Clear for Takeoff

After three failed attempts, the bid to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board cleared its first major hurdle on Thursday when the Senate voted to...

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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

    May '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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  2. Trouble in Paradise: US Gun Group Takes Aim at Carib Nation 3.9k views
  3. State's BlackRock Bestie Denies Being Paid Off 3.8k views
  4. VIDEO: TikTok Star Says She Was Paid To Propagandize 3.7k views
  5. J6 Protester Who Helped Police Faces Jail Time 3.6k views
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Dallas Votes for Higher Taxes

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