Dallas Local News
Most recent breaking news about Dallas and the Dallas County area including crime news, politics, community news and events
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Two teens fatally shot in Dallas parking lot
Dallas, Texas – Two teenagers lost their lives to gun violence late Friday evening in Dallas. The shooting occurred in a parking lot located in the 3800 block of Dixon Avenue, marking a tragic end for the young individuals involved. Responding to emergency calls around 9:20 p.m., Dallas police…
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Arlington police investigate fatal crash that left motorcyclist dead
Arlington, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in Arlington on Tuesday when a motorcyclist lost his life in a solo crash, according to local police reports. The accident occurred at the intersection of S. Center Street and Robin Lane around 6:40 p.m. Arlington police swiftly responded to the scene following…
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Suspect charged with murder in Southeast Dallas car theft incident
Dallas, Texas – An incident that unfolded in Southeast Dallas over the weekend resulted in the death of a woman who was a backseat passenger in a stolen car. The crash, which occurred on Murdock Road south of the CF Hawn Freeway, led to murder and theft charges against the…
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Dallas considers major update to smoke-free ordinance to include e-cigarettes
Dallas, Texas – In a significant move toward public health, the city of Dallas is contemplating an update to its smoke-free ordinance to encompass vaping, a decision fueled by growing concerns over the health impacts of e-cigarettes. During a city council meeting, experts shed light on the potential dangers associated…
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AT&T announces customer compensation following widespread network outage
Dallas, Texas – Last week’s widespread AT&T cellphone network outage left thousands of its users across the U.S. without service for several hours. In response to the inconvenience caused, AT&T has announced a compensation plan for those affected. The Dallas-based telecommunications giant revealed on its website that affected customers would…
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Dallas launches innovative program to aid the homeless and address court backlog
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative approach to assist the homeless community and address the backlog of Class C misdemeanors, the Dallas Municipal Court has initiated a new warrant resolution program. This unique initiative, which began over the weekend, offers a win-win solution for individuals facing legal issues and those…
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Dallas jury decides in favor of ex-employee in Popeyes profit share case
This week, a significant legal decision was reached as a jury awarded nearly $31 million in damages to Jerry Stockton, a former employee of the Dallas-based Sun Holdings, which operates numerous Popeyes restaurants. Stockton’s victory comes after a lawsuit against Sun Holdings and its owner, Guillermo Perales, over a…
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Dallas woman dies after being struck twice while crossing Buckner Boulevard
Dallas, Texas – Dallas police reported that a pedestrian fatality took place Friday night on Buckner Boulevard, highlighting the dangers of crossing busy streets. The incident, which occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Buckner Boulevard and John West Road, involved a woman attempting to navigate the…
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Dallas man sentenced to life in prison for murder and aggravated assault
Dallas, Texas – Keith Richmond, a 36-year-old man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction in a tragic Fourth of July shooting incident that resulted in the death of one woman and severe injury to another in North Texas. A Tragic Holiday Incident Leads to Life Sentence On…
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Food assistance available for families in need across North Texas this week
The North Texas Food Bank is set to provide essential support to families in need with its food distribution program starting on Valentine’s Day. Food Assistance Available Across North Texas The North Texas Food Bank has outlined its food distribution schedule for the current week. This effort ensures that…