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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Dallas takes action against extreme heat: Mapping hottest neighborhoods
Dallas, Texas – Amid the escalating concerns of climate change, the lethal menace of extreme heat claims more lives in America annually than any other weather-induced phenomenon. It is in light of this devastating reality that a collaborative initiative has been forged between climate scientists and the municipal authorities…
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Texas secures $60.6 million federal grant to strengthen power grid infrastructure
Dallas, Texas – In a bid to bolster the robustness of Texas’ electricity infrastructure, the federal government has pledged $60.6 million in funding to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The announcement, made on Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, positions Texas’ power grid for enhanced resilience against…
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Viral TikTok video propels local author’s book to No. 1 best seller
Dallas, Texas — Mark this story as a standout in the annals of touching human interaction. A video clip that is currently spreading like wildfire across the TikTok platform serves as an eloquent testament to the transformative power inherent in a simple gesture of benevolence. This digital record bears…
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Act now: Dallas Animal Services faces overcrowding, pets available for free adoption
Dallas, Texas – In an unexpected move to alleviate its overburdened facilities, Dallas Animal Services is extending an invitation to the public for fee-waived adoptions until further notice, a demonstration of the agency’s urgent plea for help in managing the rising animal population. Dallas Animal Services will spay or…
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City of Lewisville unites nonprofits to enhance access to social services
Lewisville, Texas – In an innovative move designed to streamline access to social services for its citizens, the City of Lewisville is orchestrating an alliance among several nonprofit organizations. The joint venture, named Serve Lewisville, will see these groups coalesce under a single roof, significantly simplifying the process for…
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Dallas County Health and Human Services confirms that a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus
Dallas, Texas – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has made a concerning revelation: the detection of a mosquito pool testing positive for the potentially dangerous West Nile virus. The samples affirming this outcome were systematically acquired from two locations, namely Farmers Branch and Coppell, according to the…
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Dallas Police Department officially switched to online reporting for most non-emergency calls
Dallas, Texas – A strategic shift in law enforcement protocol to accelerate response time for high-priority incidents such as violent crimes has been Chief Eddie Garcia’s foremost commitment since assuming his role at the helm of the Dallas Police Department (DPD) in early 2021. Dallas Police Department officially switched…
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Dallas man was caught dealing methamphetamine from his business. Now he will spend the rest of his life in prison
Dallas, Texas – In a resounding blow against illicit drug trafficking, notorious Dallas-based narcotics ringleader Marco Antonio Gonzalez, infamously known as “Speedy,” has been awarded life imprisonment for orchestrating a sophisticated methamphetamine trafficking operation under the guise of an automobile dealership. Leigha Simonton, the United States Attorney for the…
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African American Museum of Dallas was awarded $100,000 as part of the retailer’s community impact program
Dallas, Texas – In a jubilant announcement, the African American Museum of Dallas reveals a forthcoming makeover set to redefine its aesthetic landscape. The museum’s long-standing courtyard, although rich in history, has languished over the years, yearning for rejuvenation. As autumn colors begin to paint the city’s skyline, this…
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Report: Dallas is now the 53rd most expensive city in the world for international employees
Dallas, Texas – In a significant shift highlighted by Mercer‘s 2023 report, Dallas now finds itself ranked as the 53rd most expensive city worldwide for international employees, an economic trend that reveals much about the Texan city’s ambition to join the ranks of globally recognized metropolises. Meanwhile, another recent…