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Global Chocolate Supply Dwindles, Price Rises Amid Tree Virus

A virus affecting cacao trees in West Africa may threaten the world’s supply of chocolate, which is made from the seeds of the tree.  About 50% of the world's chocolate originates in West Africa, primarily in the countries of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, but the spread of...

Reggie Bush Reinstated as Heisman Winner

Former USC running back Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back after the Heisman Trust reinstated it on Wednesday. The 2005 Heisman winner, who ran for over 1,700 yards and scored 18 touchdowns during his Heisman season, previously had the trophy stripped from...

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NFL Previously Partnered With Anti-Israel Group

NFL Previously Partnered With Anti-Israel Group

The National Football League used to be partnered with a left-wing group that bailed out anti-Israel agitators who blocked traffic in dozens of cities last week, according to a report.  Community...

Data Shows Crime-Filled Weekends in Downtown Dallas

Data Shows Crime-Filled Weekends in Downtown Dallas

While crime overall may be dipping slightly in Dallas’ downtown area compared to last year, motor vehicle thefts and assaults, among other offenses, continue to rise. The Dallas Police Department’s...

Anti-Israel Sit-In Staged at UT Dallas

Anti-Israel Sit-In Staged at UT Dallas

In the wake of anti-Israel demonstrations at college campuses across the United States over the past week, a group of students at the University of Texas at Dallas staged a sit-in on Tuesday, taking...

Dallasites Provide Input on New Park Venue

Dallasites Provide Input on New Park Venue

Dozens of Dallasites and Dallas City officials gathered to discuss a potential new multipurpose park.  Dallas Parks and Recreation (DPR) hosted a community input meeting discussing the Forest...

VIDEO: Foxtrot Shuts Down With Customers Inside

VIDEO: Foxtrot Shuts Down With Customers Inside

A national coffee chain, Foxtrot Market, unexpectedly closed its doors Tuesday in a move so abrupt that some customers were still inside when notice was given. The shop announced the closure of all...

  • 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

    April '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

Global Chocolate Supply Dwindles, Price Rises Amid Tree Virus

A virus affecting cacao trees in West Africa may threaten the world’s supply of chocolate, which is made from the seeds of the tree.  About 50% of the world's chocolate originates in West Africa, primarily in the countries of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, but the spread of...

Reggie Bush Reinstated as Heisman Winner

Former USC running back Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back after the Heisman Trust reinstated it on Wednesday. The 2005 Heisman winner, who ran for over 1,700 yards and scored 18 touchdowns during his Heisman season, previously had the trophy stripped from...

LATEST STORIES
NFL Previously Partnered With Anti-Israel Group

NFL Previously Partnered With Anti-Israel Group

The National Football League used to be partnered with a left-wing group that bailed out anti-Israel agitators who blocked traffic in dozens of cities last week, according to a report.  Community...

Data Shows Crime-Filled Weekends in Downtown Dallas

Data Shows Crime-Filled Weekends in Downtown Dallas

While crime overall may be dipping slightly in Dallas’ downtown area compared to last year, motor vehicle thefts and assaults, among other offenses, continue to rise. The Dallas Police Department’s...

Anti-Israel Sit-In Staged at UT Dallas

Anti-Israel Sit-In Staged at UT Dallas

In the wake of anti-Israel demonstrations at college campuses across the United States over the past week, a group of students at the University of Texas at Dallas staged a sit-in on Tuesday, taking...

Dallasites Provide Input on New Park Venue

Dallasites Provide Input on New Park Venue

Dozens of Dallasites and Dallas City officials gathered to discuss a potential new multipurpose park.  Dallas Parks and Recreation (DPR) hosted a community input meeting discussing the Forest...

VIDEO: Foxtrot Shuts Down With Customers Inside

VIDEO: Foxtrot Shuts Down With Customers Inside

A national coffee chain, Foxtrot Market, unexpectedly closed its doors Tuesday in a move so abrupt that some customers were still inside when notice was given. The shop announced the closure of all...

Teen Killed in Highway Pedestrian Crash

Teen Killed in Highway Pedestrian Crash

A Dallas teen is dead after being struck by a vehicle while walking along the 175 service road Monday night. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office issued a traffic alert just after 8 p.m. on April 22...

AI Takes on Human Fighter Pilot

AI Takes on Human Fighter Pilot

Last week, the U.S. Air Force confirmed it had recorded the first successful dogfight between an AI-powered fighter jet and a human-piloted aircraft. The test pitted a manned F-16 against the X62A...

Next-Level Lego Displays Showcased in North Texas

Next-Level Lego Displays Showcased in North Texas

Dozens of exhibitors descended upon North Texas for the Lego Brick Convention this past weekend, with tens of millions of plastic bricks transformed into elaborate displays. This was the first year...

WHO Adopts New Airborne Disease Definition

WHO Adopts New Airborne Disease Definition

After much debate during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has now broadened its definition of airborne pathogens to include droplets of any size that either land directly on a...

Dallas’ Founding Immortalized in Bronze

Dallas’ Founding Immortalized in Bronze

Dallas’ founding story is immortalized through the bronze bull sculptures at Pioneer Plaza, one of the city’s most popular attractions. The site, located in front of the Kay Bailey Hutchison...

Homebuilding Costs Set To Skyrocket in Dallas

Homebuilding Costs Set To Skyrocket in Dallas

Building apartments in Dallas is about to become more expensive as homebuilding costs soar. The Dallas Builders Association (DBA), a trade association representing all segments of the residential...

Seven Local Public Schools Face Consolidation

Seven Local Public Schools Face Consolidation

After paying for a capacity study of district campuses and facilities, Fort Worth ISD officials have begun revealing plans to consolidate schools -- including one that would impact seven middle...

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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

    April '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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