REvil Ransomware Attacks Targeted 22 Texas Cities. Now, Two Men Have Been Charged.
A Russian and Ukrainian national face over 100 years in prison for charges related to ransomware attacks across the country.
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Texas Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Allowing Delta-8 THC Sales For Now
The Texas Department of State Health Services essentially banned delta-8 and other THC isomers by adding them to the controlled substances list. After a hearing on Friday, a judge granted a temporary injunction against the ban.
Texas Bans Chaining Unattended Dogs Outside
SB 5 goes into affect on Jan. 18, 2022. Violating the law will be a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. Repeat offenses could lead to Class B misdemeanor charges.
City Council Wants to Decide Whether Dallas Should Ban Leaf Blowers and Other Lawn Equipment
Next year, City Hall will again take up the issue of banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
Former USPS Contractors Allegedly Swiped $4 Million Worth of Mail in Texas
Some of the biggest alleged scores by two former USPS contractors included a $2 million check to Pershing, LLC and a $241,863 check to Sodexo Inc. & Affiliates, a food services company.
Move Aside, Delta-8, Texas Smoke Shops Are Filling Up with Legal Delta-9 THC Products
While companies wait to hear more on the legality of THC isomers like delta- 8, some are stocking their shelves with delta-9 products they say are legal and will get consumers stoned.
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Will Denton Decriminalize Misdemeanor Amounts of Pot?
The Denton Responsible Reformation of Cannabis Enforcement Act of 2021 would decriminalize misdemeanor amounts of weed in Denton.
Long Lines at the DMV Have Some Sleeping While They Wait For Appointments
A pandemic-caused backlog at the Department of Motor Vehicles has led to months-long waits for appointments and people sleeping in line.
Lawsuit Alleges Frisco Dentist Left Drill Bit in Patient’s Jaw
Months after undergoing dental surgery at Stonebriar Facial and Oral Surgery in Frisco, Indeera Musa claims X-rays revealed a piece of a drill bit used during the procedural was accidentally left inside her jaw, according to a lawsuit filed this year.
Family, Attorney Call For Arrest of Dallas Paramedic Who Repeatedly Kicked Mentally Ill Man
A Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic named Brad Cox kicked a mentally ill man named Kyle Vess repeatedly in 2019. Vess’ family and attorney say Cox should be arrested and charged for injury to a disabled person.
Mayor Eric Johnson Tests Positive For ‘Breakthrough’ COVID-19 Case
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson came down with a breakthrough case of COVID-19 along with over 11,000 others in the county.
Dallas District Attorney Drops Charges Against Mentally Ill Man Kicked Repeatedly by Paramedic
After over two years of fighting charge of assaulting a public servant, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot dismisses case against Kyle Vess.
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With Millions in Government Grants, Tiny Sandbranch’s 100 or So People May Get Running Water
A small, impoverished community in southeastern Dallas County has fought for years to get clean water.
Judge Says No to Temporary Restraining Order Against Texas Delta-8 Ban
Delta-8 and other THC isomers have been flying off the shelves at Texas smoke shops and gas stations. Now, the state says it’s all illegal.
Should Dallas Pay the Homeless to Pick Up Trash?
In February, Dallas considered a program to hire panhandlers for different jobs around the city. Across the country, cities are doing something similar, paying the homeless to pick up trash.
After Texas Regulators Say Delta-8 Is Illegal, Some Companies Plan to Fight Back
Some companies say they’ll keep selling delta-8 THC despite the Texas Department of State Health Services saying the stuff is illegal.
New Video Shows Dallas Paramedic Repeatedly Kicking Mentally Ill Man Before Police Show Up
Body camera video showed Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic Brad Cox kick a detained mentally ill man in the face while he sat on the ground. Surveillance footage from a nearby business shows he kicked him several more times before police arrive on the scene.
Delta-8 THC Is Illegal, the Texas Department of State Health Services Says
The Texas Department of State Health Services added a statement to its website that some say put questions over delta-8’s legality to rest.
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West Dallas Neighborhood Worries Yet Another Concrete Plant Could Make Pollution Even Worse
Another concrete batch plant wants to move into West Dallas. A hearing in front of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Oct. 18 could be neighbors only chance of stopping it.
Withdrawal Denied: BBVA Bank Merger Left PNC Customers Unable to Access Their Money
PNC hoped to build strong relationships with customers after acquiring BBVA USA. But, with customers having trouble accessing money and account information, they’re off to a rocky start.
Dallas Says Goodbye to Public Intoxication Arrests and Hello to the Drunk Tank
Instead of charging people with public intoxication, the City Marshal’s Office wants to connect people with resources that can help them with homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse.
How Body Cam Footage Shows Contradictions in Police Reports Around North Texas
Local attorneys say cops often say arrests happened one way, when video shows it happened another.