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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City of Dallas outlines coordinated planning efforts as city prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026
Dallas, Texas – Dallas leaders are continuing preparations for one of the largest sporting events in the world, as the Dallas City Council received a detailed update on the city’s planning and coordination efforts tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026. City officials said the briefing highlighted Dallas’ strong focus…
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City of Dallas reports steady progress on major expansion of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas, Texas – The City of Dallas is moving forward with a major transformation of one of its most important civic and economic assets, announcing clear progress on the first phase of a sweeping plan to demolish and expand the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. City officials said recent…
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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…