No Charges for Woman Who Froze Her Four Newborn Babies

Boston prosecutors have opted against charging a woman for concealing four newborns in her freezer, citing her allegedly diminished cognitive ability. A news release from the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced that "one of the most complex, unusual,...

City

Dallas Officials Spar Over Homelessness Programs

Days after a federal liaison told Dallas officials that their efforts to reduce homelessness were making a difference, a debate about the accuracy of that assessment spilled into another committee meeting. "What we're looking at is addressing ... individuals that are...

National

Anti-Israel Student Agitators Trained Before Protests

Anti-Israel agitators trained students for months leading up to the recent organized protest encampments on college campuses, according to a report. Columbia students hosted a virtual “Resistance 101” training in March with Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity...

National

DHS Data Reveals Extent of Unlawful Migrant Parole Program

Recently revealed Department of Homeland Security data shows the full extent of the mass parole program that has allowed tens of thousands of potentially unlawful migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to skip the typical immigration process. The data...

Health & Science

‘Culture of Corruption’: RFK Jr. Calls Out FDA After Lawsuit

On a recent pit stop in Dallas last week, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the opportunity to highlight a key component of his campaign platform: ending corporate capture. "'Corporate capture' is a phenomenon where private industry uses...

SPORTS

Mavericks Prepare for G1 Against OKC Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road for Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the...

Stars Preparing for Avalanche in Game 1

The Dallas Stars will host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL...

Mavs Sign Coach Kidd to Multiyear Extension

The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday they have signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear...

Kyle Larson Wins Closest NASCAR Cup Race Ever

Kyle Larson took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas race on Sunday with the...

Stars Advance to Second Round With G7 Win

The Dallas Stars defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL...

LATEST STORIES

Idaho Grows as California Exodus Continues

Idaho is increasingly becoming a popular state for residents of West Coast states fleeing high taxes and poor quality of life, but Texas continues to lead the nation in population growth. Fox News...

Met Gala Faces a Third Year of Protests

Once a year, the top celebrities arrive at the Met Gala adorned in ostentatiously ornate attire to glide down the red carpet, enveloped by flashing lights of paparazzi taking photos to soon be...

Dallas Seeks Residents’ Input on Next City Manager

Dallas residents have been asked to complete a multipart survey to provide feedback on the qualifications, characteristics, and opportunities for their next city manager. "Residents are asked to...

Community Gathers To Raise Fentanyl Crisis Awareness

FORT WORTH — Community members gathered on Friday to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis as overdoses continue to rise throughout the metroplex. The May 3 event highlighted the striking...

Lawmakers Ask DHS To Provide Number of Unlawful Migrants in U.S.

The Texas Scorecard is reporting that Rep. Chip Roy and more than a dozen other lawmakers have asked the Department of Homeland Security to provide an accurate count of the number of unlawful...

Cowtown Voters Approve Hotel Tax Increase

Voters in Fort Worth overwhelmingly approved an increase in the city's hotel tax on Saturday to fund the renovation and expansion of the city's convention center. More than 70% of the voters who...

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

Drugs, Auto Thefts Continue To Wreak Havoc on Dallas

May '24
Dallas Derby Winner

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

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State

Phelan Suddenly Cares About Chinese Land Ownership in TX

The Texas Scorecard is reporting that embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan has suddenly taken an interest in the issue of...

Education

College President Defends Riley Gaines Commencement Booking

Adrian College president Jeffrey Docking is defending his decision to have Riley Gaines deliver the commencement address at...

Crime

Suspect in Custody After Fatally Shot Woman Pulled From Fire

Local police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was pulled from a burning condo on Monday. The female...

National

U.S. Allegedly Halts Ammo Shipment to Israel

A shipment of U.S. ammunition destined for Israel was reportedly halted by the Biden administration last week. The...

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

‘Culture of Corruption’: RFK Jr. Calls Out FDA After Lawsuit

On a recent pit stop in Dallas last week, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the opportunity to highlight a key component of his campaign platform: ending corporate capture. "'Corporate capture' is a phenomenon where private industry uses...

National

No Charges for Woman Who Froze Her Four Newborn Babies

Boston prosecutors have opted against charging a woman for concealing four newborns in her freezer, citing her allegedly diminished cognitive ability. A news release from the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced that "one of the most complex, unusual,...

City

Dallas Officials Spar Over Homelessness Programs

Days after a federal liaison told Dallas officials that their efforts to reduce homelessness were making a difference, a debate about the accuracy of that assessment spilled into another committee meeting. "What we're looking at is addressing ... individuals that are...

National

Anti-Israel Student Agitators Trained Before Protests

Anti-Israel agitators trained students for months leading up to the recent organized protest encampments on college campuses, according to a report. Columbia students hosted a virtual “Resistance 101” training in March with Samidoun: Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity...

National

DHS Data Reveals Extent of Unlawful Migrant Parole Program

Recently revealed Department of Homeland Security data shows the full extent of the mass parole program that has allowed tens of thousands of potentially unlawful migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to skip the typical immigration process. The data...

LATEST STORIES

Idaho Grows as California Exodus Continues

Idaho is increasingly becoming a popular state for residents of West Coast states fleeing high taxes and poor quality of life, but Texas continues to lead the nation in population growth. Fox News...

Met Gala Faces a Third Year of Protests

Once a year, the top celebrities arrive at the Met Gala adorned in ostentatiously ornate attire to glide down the red carpet, enveloped by flashing lights of paparazzi taking photos to soon be...

Dallas Seeks Residents’ Input on Next City Manager

Dallas residents have been asked to complete a multipart survey to provide feedback on the qualifications, characteristics, and opportunities for their next city manager. "Residents are asked to...

Community Gathers To Raise Fentanyl Crisis Awareness

FORT WORTH — Community members gathered on Friday to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis as overdoses continue to rise throughout the metroplex. The May 3 event highlighted the striking...

Lawmakers Ask DHS To Provide Number of Unlawful Migrants in U.S.

The Texas Scorecard is reporting that Rep. Chip Roy and more than a dozen other lawmakers have asked the Department of Homeland Security to provide an accurate count of the number of unlawful...

Cowtown Voters Approve Hotel Tax Increase

Voters in Fort Worth overwhelmingly approved an increase in the city's hotel tax on Saturday to fund the renovation and expansion of the city's convention center. More than 70% of the voters who...

Phelan Suddenly Cares About Chinese Land Ownership in TX

The Texas Scorecard is reporting that embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan has suddenly taken an interest in the issue of Chinese land ownership in Texas ahead of his runoff election later this...

College President Defends Riley Gaines Commencement Booking

Adrian College president Jeffrey Docking is defending his decision to have Riley Gaines deliver the commencement address at this past Sunday's graduation. Gaines is a competitive female swimmer who...

Suspect in Custody After Fatally Shot Woman Pulled From Fire

Local police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was pulled from a burning condo on Monday. The female victim, 55-year-old Regina Phillips, was discovered with a gunshot wound to her...

U.S. Allegedly Halts Ammo Shipment to Israel

A shipment of U.S. ammunition destined for Israel was reportedly halted by the Biden administration last week. The reasoning behind the decision remains unclear, according to a recent Axios report...

Pfizer Looks To Penetrate Weight Loss Drug Market

The latest weight loss drugs have translated into fat profits for companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly -- but can other pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer even compete? A report by The Motley...

Cowtown To Explore Expanding Internal Rail System

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced the creation of a committee that will examine how to bring a fixed rail system to the city. In conjunction with Trinity Metro, the mayor's Urban Rail...

Extreme Heat Headed to Dallas

A short bout of extreme heat is expected in North Texas this week. If the forecast holds, North Texas will face its hottest day so far this year. The National Weather Service predicts the heat index...

Will Texas Ban Lab-Grown Meat Like Florida?

Following Florida’s recent ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, Texas finds itself at a crossroads and is considering whether to follow suit. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, two food...

Some Taxpayers Successfully Tank School Bonds

Some North Texas voters successfully rejected several hefty school bond propositions in Saturday's municipal elections. Granbury ISD's $161 million bond failed by roughly 400 votes, with 52% voting...

SPORTS

Mavericks Prepare for G1 Against OKC Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road for Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the...

Stars Preparing for Avalanche in Game 1

The Dallas Stars will host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the second round of the NHL...

Mavs Sign Coach Kidd to Multiyear Extension

The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday they have signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear...

Kyle Larson Wins Closest NASCAR Cup Race Ever

Kyle Larson took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas race on Sunday with the...

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Lifestyle

Dallas Voters Approve $75M in Arts Funding

Dallas voters approved a significant $75.2 million bond over the weekend to be used toward repairing several of the city's...

Health & Science

Potentially Deadly Contamination Leads to Recall of Nuts

Planters has recalled some of its products after a potentially deadly contamination was discovered. The parent company,...

Real Estate

For Sale: Lazy River

With the listing of this massive property in Boerne, a lucky buyer could secure their very own lazy river. The Lazy River...

Opinion

Opinion: Abortions Performed on Unaccompanied Minors Under The Current Administration

Under the Biden administration, the United States continues to experience unprecedented numbers of illegal crossings with...

State

Democrat Sheriff Donated to Phelan’s Re-Election Campaign

Campaign finance reports show that embattled Texas Speaker Dade Phelan received $1,000 from Zena Stephens, a Democrat...

Metroplex

VIDEO: All-Electric Trash Truck Comes to North Texas

Plano is officially the first city in North Texas to use a trash and recycling truck powered exclusively by electricity....

Education

Anti-Israel Agitators Step Up Demands Ahead of Graduation

Tensions on college campuses in different parts of the country are still making headlines as anti-Israel agitators remain...

City

Mayor Opens Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson presided over the official opening of a new Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce in the...

City

Dallas Propositions Among Costliest in Texas

When they approved a $1.2 billion bond package on Saturday, Dallas residents were responsible for half of the state's 10...

Crime

Local Police Continue Hunt for Suspects Who Shot Five Children

Fort Worth police are hunting for the occupants of a vehicle used in a drive-by shooting last Wednesday that left six young...

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

Drugs, Auto Thefts Continue To Wreak Havoc on Dallas

May '24
Dallas Derby Winner

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

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

Dallas Seeks Residents’ Input on Next City Manager

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Dallas Officials Spar Over Homelessness Programs

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson presided over the official opening of a new Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce...

Dallas Propositions Among Costliest in Texas

When they approved a $1.2 billion bond package on Saturday, Dallas residents were responsible for half of...

March 2024:	8.9
YTD Avg:	8.6

March 2024:	8.9
YTD Avg:	8.6

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Drugs, Auto Thefts Continue To Wreak Havoc on Dallas

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Drugs, Auto Thefts Continue To Wreak Havoc on Dallas

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City of Dallas Murder Victims*

Other Crime Statistics

THIS WEEK IN DX HISTORY

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Dallas Derby Winner

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