DPD debuts ‘de-escalating’ drone first responder, aims to shorten response times
Dallas police drones will be stationed at eight Dallas Fire-Rescue stations to respond to police calls and fires.
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Law deputizing local police for immigration enforcement blocked by judge
Senate Bill 4 was passed by state legislators in 2023, but it continues to face court challenges.
Every Texas Mass Shooting in 2026 So Far
Texas is again one of the nation’s leaders when it comes to number of mass shootings.
Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship
Although the city admitted the governor was not clear in his demands, Dallas police now have more room to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Police Detain Dozens in Raid on Dallas ‘Sex Party’ Amid Harry Hines Crackdown
Police arrested two men they say organized the gathering, and seized thousands of grams of drugs during the search.
Gov. Greg Abbott Adds Dallas to His Hit List Over Police, ICE Policies
Dallas has now joined Houston and Austin as major cities being threatened by the Texas governor.
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MAGA Hat-Wearer Charged With Deadly Conduct After Waving Stun Gun at Protest
Video shows how a downtown anti-war protest turned chaotic when a 58-year-old man disrupted it by attempting to assault demonstrators.
Following His January Arrest, Arlington Pastor Faces New Sexual Assault Charges
The pastor will be transferred to Dallas County jail after being arrested in Irving this week. This is his second arrest this year.
Former FedEx Driver Pleads Guilty to Murder of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand
After originally pleading not guilty, Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping on Tuesday, just as trial proceedings began.
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Texas Prisons Outlaw Hardcover, Used Books for Inmates Amid Narcotics Uptick
The crackdown could drive up costs for families or limit access to books while hardly denting the flow of drugs.
Convicted Child Rapist Pastor Robert Morris Released From an Oklahoma Prison
The once prominent spiritual leader has spent nearly six months in jail for sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.
Convicted SMU Stalker Sues Dallas County for 183-Day Jail Overstay
While a clerical error contributed to the additional time served, a local attorney claims the issue is widespread.
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Residents Displaced, Seeking Answers Following Lake Dallas House Explosion
The city called the fire and subsequent explosion a ‘utility related incident’ that saw one person taken to the hospital on Thursday night.
Could Mental Health, Substance Abuse Help Dallas County Jail’s Overcrowding Problem?
A program first launched in Florida could help guide Dallas officials’ efforts to reduce jail populations.
Dallas Police Plan To Do More About Random Gunfire. Here’s Where It’s the Worst
Seven city council districts saw more than 1,000 instances of random gunfire in 2025, and one had nearly 1,800 calls.
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What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists
In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?
Over 200 Animals Seized as Dallas Police Target Dogfighting
Police executed warrants at “dozens” of locations this week in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal dog fighting.
A Literary Pirate is Looting Oak Cliff’s Little Free Libraries
Is it a crime to take something that is offered for free? Maybe not, but it certainly isn’t neighborly
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Another North Texas Pastor Charged With Sexual Misconduct With a Child
The charges against the True Grace pastor stem from a 2008 incident with a 14-year-old relative.
When it Comes to World Cup Security, Money is Abundant but Details are Hushed
Sen. John Cornyn touted the millions secured for the games’ security and said ICE’s presence in DFW “should not be a problem at all.”
Tommy Lee Walker, the Black Dallas Man Executed for 1954 Murder, Declared Innocent
70 years after his death, a panel of experts and advocates outlined the ways in which racial bias led to Walker’s unjust conviction.
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Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas
Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.