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Technical Nightmares: Hacks and IT Problems Continue to Plague Dallas and Dallas County

By Jacob VaughnNovember 2, 2023

Hackers behind another cyber attack in Dallas say they’ll release private data if they aren’t paid soon. It’s just the latest Dallas area IT nightmare.

Hemp Shops in North Texas and Beyond Continue To Endure Raids by Law Enforcement

By Jacob VaughnOctober 30, 2023

The latest shop to be raided for allegedly selling THC and marijuana products is in Killeen. The shop claims all of its products are legal hemp.

Should I Bring a Gun to the State Fair of Texas?

By Simone CarterOctober 19, 2023

Three people were injured during a shooting at the state fair in Dallas on Saturday. A suspect is behind bars, but gun control advocates say there’s more work to be done.

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Friday Night Lights subject James ‘Boobie’ Miles headed to prison

By Danny GallagherOctober 19, 2023

James Earl Miles, better known to his teammates, friends and fans as “Boobie,” received a 13-year prison sentence from an Ector County jury for failing to comply with his sex offender registration requirements on Monday, according to the Odessa American.

State Fair of Texas Delays Sunday Opening to 2 p.m. Following Saturday’s Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 15, 2023

The State Fair of Texas will reopen on Sunday at 2 p.m. following a shooting Saturday night that injured 3 people.

What’s With the ‘JFK Was Here’ Banners in Downtown?

By Simone CarterOctober 11, 2023

The signs were erected in Dallas ahead of the 60th anniversary of Kennedy’s slaying, but some aren’t so sure about the slogan’s effectiveness.

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Sorry, Mayor Johnson: New Ranking Shows Dallas Most Definitely NOT Safest City in U.S.

By Simone CarterOctober 10, 2023

The ranking places Dallas at the back of the pack in this year’s list of safest cities. We fell behind other Texas metros like Austin, Houston and El Paso.

Florida Man Says He’s Stuck in Dallas After Chime Account Drained

By Simone CarterOctober 9, 2023

A Chime customer claims that he lost more than $6,500 when his phone and wallet were stolen in Dallas. He hopes his story serves as a cautionary tale for those who use the fintech company’s app.

Dallas Police, Firefighters Ask for Delayed Bond Vote To Help Pension

By Jacob VaughnOctober 9, 2023

If confidence in the pension fund dwindles, the city could see a repeat of what happened in 2016 and 2017: a mass exodus of police and firefighters.

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Extremism on the Rise, New Report Finds

By Simone CarterOctober 3, 2023

A new report, “Hate in the Lone Star State,” details significant spikes in antisemitism in North Texas. Extremism experts are sounding the alarm.

Convicted Murderer Billy Chemirmir Killed in Texas Prison by Cellmate

By Simone CarterSeptember 19, 2023

“With somebody like him and his offenses, there may be an increased chance that something like this could happen,” Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot said.

‘Very Fortunate’: Dallas Police Officer Shot on the Job Survives

By Jacob VaughnSeptember 18, 2023

This is the third DPD officer shot in the line of duty this year. He’ll be back on the beat, but not before he and the department have taken some key steps.

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Good News, Bad News: Violent Crime is Down in Dallas, But Murders Are Up

By Jacob VaughnSeptember 13, 2023

The police department is seeing some success with its crime reduction plan, but that doesn’t mean things are rosy, especially when compared to other cities.

They’re Baaack: Scammers Are Going After Dallas Water Utilities Customers. Again.

By Simone CarterSeptember 12, 2023

The latest batch of frauds aimed at Dallas Water Utilities users mirrors earlier rounds carried out in July and September 2022.

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Carrollton and Neighboring Cities Introduce Livestream 911 Calls

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 5, 2023

The North Texas cities hope that the new technology will give first responders the best information to serve residents and save lives.

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‘Treated Like a Criminal’: Little Elm Smoke Shop Raided in Search of THC

By Jacob VaughnSeptember 1, 2023

After Happy Hippies was raided this week by police, the store owner says he did nothing wrong.

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How Will Dallas Police Issue a Ticket to a Driverless Car? They Haven’t Decided Yet.

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 1, 2023

Cruise Robo Taxis will begin operating in downtown Dallas soon. Does the city have a plan for how police will deal with them yet?

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A Mistress, Church’s Chicken and #DrunkDade: Paxton’s Trial Is Almost Here

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 23, 2023

There’s no shortage of oddball developments in the case of the Texas Attorney General’s pending impeachment trial.

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Cops Behaving Badly: 6 Recent Times Local Police Have Not Been Good

By Simone CarterAugust 21, 2023

In recent days, officers with Dallas police and other North Texas law enforcement agencies have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

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Dallas Continues To Speed Up Efforts To Slow Street Racing and Takeovers

By Jacob VaughnAugust 14, 2023

There hasn’t been a street takeover in Dallas in months. But local and state police are still dishing out tickets and arrests for stunt driving and street races.

Proposed Dallas Budget Calls for Property Tax Relief, More Police and Firefighters

Proposed Dallas Budget Calls for Property Tax Relief, More Police and Firefighters

By Jacob VaughnAugust 8, 2023

In August, residents and City Council members will weigh in on the proposed budget, which covers public safety, housing and homelessness, and much more.

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Personal Data Might Have Been Accessed During Dallas Ransomware Attack

By Jacob VaughnAugust 7, 2023

Information from some of Dallas’ 13,400 employees may have been compromised during a cyber attack against the city earlier this year.

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