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West Nile Virus Is Back in Dallas. Here’s How To Stay Safe.

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 27, 2023

It is surprisingly easy to keep yourself safe from a potentially deadly sickness that has symptoms similar to COVID-19.

LGBTQ-Specific Protections Removed From Carroll ISD Rules

By Jacob VaughnJuly 26, 2023

District employees won’t be required to use preferred pronouns under the new rules.

Sinners Wanted: The Old Bad ‘Boys Are Greater Than Today’s Choir ‘Boys

By Richie WhittJuly 26, 2023

Fine. All is forgiven, Michael Irvin. Bring back your drugs and your fur coat and your scissors and – most of all – your winning. While we’re at it, welcome home the rest of the bad ol’ Dallas Cowboys from the good ol’ days, because as this once-proud franchise embarked…

Garland Smoke Shop Reopens After Police Raid and Arrests

By Jacob VaughnJuly 25, 2023

bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary says all of its products are compliant. it’s owner wants the police to be held accountable for the damage he says they’ve caused.

Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Microwave Lead to 2 Arrests in Carrollton Case

By Simone CarterJuly 25, 2023

A pair of North Texas teenagers were federally charged in connection to a string of local fentanyl poisonings and deaths.

How Much Money Does It Take to Live in Dallas?

By Simone CarterJuly 24, 2023

Prices have gone up considerably in Big D in recent years, but other cities nationwide are even more expensive.

New Court Software Implementation Slows Down Justice in Dallas County

By Jacob VaughnJuly 24, 2023

Struggles with the new software have caused some to stay in jail longer than they should, among many other concerning problems.

Dallas Police, Departments Across Country Struggle With Response Times

By Jacob VaughnJuly 21, 2023

Dallasites are waiting longer than ever before for police to arrive after they’ve been called.

Suspect Nabbed in Killings of 3 Dallas Women. Here’s a Timeline.

By Simone CarterJuly 20, 2023

Each of the bodies were discovered at different time in the same area, near the alleged killer’s home.

How Did Dallas Fare This July 4 With Illegal Fireworks?

By Simone CarterJuly 20, 2023

Earlier this month, Dallas Fire-Rescue sent a memo to the mayor and City Council summarizing Independence Day blazes.

Dallas Road Rage Incidents Down in 2023, but the Summer Is Still Young

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 20, 2023

The Dallas Police doesn’t have current data, which includes the summer, when a large chunk of aggressive driving problems occur.

Atheist Group Sues Fort Worth, Claiming Free Speech Violation

By Jacob VaughnJuly 19, 2023

The organization says the city is discriminating against them before their local event in August.

Can Colin Allred Topple a GOP Giant in Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate?

By Simone CarterJuly 19, 2023

No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in decades. The former NFL linebacker from Dallas may change that.

‘We’ve Stepped Over a Line’: Texas Reacts to Horrifying Border Report

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 18, 2023

A stunning new report details disturbing allegations and incidents involving migrants along the Rio Grande.

Dallas Animal Services Has Had Too Many Dogs Since Early June

By Jacob VaughnJuly 18, 2023

The city only has 300 kennels for the 385 dogs currently in its shelter. When there are too many animals, some have to be euthanized.

Heat-Related Illnesses Are ‘Up Significantly’ in Dallas

By Simone CarterJuly 18, 2023

Dallas has already seen a record number of hot days, and the soaring temperatures are causing more folks to get sick. Here’s what to know.

Dallas, Other North Texas Cities Don’t Want You Giving to Panhandlers

By Simone CarterJuly 17, 2023

The city of Dallas is asking people to refrain from giving to panhandlers, and other notices featuring similar framing have cropped up throughout D-FW.