Dallas County Jail still having issues with releasing inmates on time
Dallas County spent at least $100,000 holding prisoners past their planned release date from December to June, according to a new report.
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Dallas is beefing up to challenge Wall Street as a financial mecca. What does that mean?
It’s Y’all, not Wall when it comes to the path for North Texas to grow its financial stature to new heights.
Human rights scores of each nation playing in Dallas during the World Cup group stage
Human rights have been a prominent talking point during the World Cup and the U.S. has caused concerns over immigration enforcement and visa denials. But what about the other countries?
Community successfully fights back, prevents for-profit company from taking over Kiest Tennis Center
Community members were concerned about a loss of valuable programming and increased fees from a new operator.
Concerns linger as convention center redesign shot down by Dallas City Council
Council members raised concerns about community engagement and transparency as plans to raise the convention center were shot down. Now, connecting bridges coming into downtown will need to be reconfigured.
Paxton distances himself as advocates criticize ‘out of touch’ GOP anti-IVF platform
The Texas Republican Party recently adopted a plank listing IVF among so-called “destructive practices” along with commercial surrogacy.
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First Look: G’s Cheesesteaks where bread is on ‘a whole different level’
After a humbling Dallas debut, G’s Cheesesteaks owner Giacamo Pisano is ready to show North Texas what sets his shop apart from the competition: authentic, game-changing bread.
Zero chill: How Sweden, Czechia World Cup teams are handling North Texas heat
The sizzling summer has already been a major storyline. How will it affect the teams staying in North Texas?
City faces $51 million budget shortfall, council members say ‘everything should be on the table’
The city is facing its largest budget shortfall since COVID-19. Staffing, parks, libraries and even police budgets may take a hit.
DART avoids paratransit strike during World Cup after contractor settles with union
The new deal provides for wage increases and improved benefits. Without it, paratransit employees would have gone on strike Wednesday.
Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race
The losing candidate had likened Indians to ‘rats’ and said Islam is a terrorist ideology.
Karmelo Anthony appeals conviction: what’s next?
Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison and will first be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence.
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Faith leaders, activists call on Dallas officials to stop Love Field ICE deportations
They also called on Atlantic Aviation to stop facilitating ICE flights through its Love Field facility.
FWISD investigates educator following social media backlash, parents fear ‘chilling effect’
Fort Worth ISD also recently reassigned a principal following similar right-wing social media backlash, while a Wylie ISD principal resigned after months of online vitriol over Qurans being handed out on campus.
Love Field being used for ICE deportation, ‘shuffle’ flights as city profits
Activist groups have been documenting ICE-affiliated flights in and out of a ‘backdoor’ hangar since May.
Citing poor working conditions and pay, DART paratransit workers vote to authorize strike
As the World Cup in Dallas nears, employees say they are dealing with poor working conditions, substandard pay and workplace intimidation.
Talarico, not vegan, visits Dallas’ Smokey Joe’s BBQ to talk soaring beef prices
Talarico said Paxton’s remarks about his meat intake amounted to routine campaign name-calling. He added that “Texans are tired of that kind of politics.”
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins
Johnson isn’t especially known for his participation in city events. But some advocates say this year, it sends a message.
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What to watch for as jury selection begins in Karmelo Anthony track-meet stabbing trial
Attorneys will likely ask potential jurors about their relationship with law enforcement and pre-trial exposure to information on the case.
Interfaith leaders call for reinstatement of local principal ousted after sharia backlash
Shayma Alzubi was reassigned after being announced as the new principal of Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, district officials confirmed. Following the announcement, right-wing social media accounts targeted Alzubi for past posts.
Irish spice bags: the ultimate pub grub has landed in Dallas
Spice bags have been a staple on Dublin streets for over a decade, but recently made their way on the menus at The Crafty Irishman and sister concepts.
Democrats choose ‘electability over incumbency’ as Allred bests Johnson in runoff
Allred will now face off against Republican nominee Patrick Gillespie in the general election to represent a district that would have favored Kamala Harris by 30 points in 2024.