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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In an effort to avoid future cyberattacks, the City of Dallas to pay millions in new IT security technology
Dallas, Texas – In an endeavor to strengthen the city’s cyber defenses, the Dallas City Council endorsed a sweeping $4 million initiative on Wednesday, sanctioning the acquisition of an advanced system that will monitor and alert the city’s Information Technology (IT) department to potential cyber threats. The move comes…
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Dallas Police are investigating the death of a 39-year-old who died while in custody
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Police Department has instigated a thorough inquiry into the untimely demise of Xzavier Franklin, aged 39, who breathed his last following his detention as a prime suspect in a murder case, presently under exhaustive investigation. Franklin found himself ensnared in the intricate web of…
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Due to extreme heat, Cedar Ridge Preserve is closing at noon
Dallas, Texas – In an effort to safeguard the well-being of its patrons amidst soaring temperatures, Cedar Ridge Preserve, a favored hiking retreat situated to the southwest of Dallas, has decided to modify its standard operating hours. Ordinarily welcoming visitors from the break of dawn until twilight, the Preserve…
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A law enforcement strategy that started in Boston decades ago is now part of the Dallas Police toolbox, Dallas PD chief explains
Dallas, Texas – Taking a page out of the playbook of Boston’s law enforcement strategies dating back several decades, the Dallas Police Department has now implemented an innovative tactic known as “focused deterrence” as a pivotal weapon in their crime-fighting arsenal. Dallas Police Department uses the strategy to help…
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Dallas man is facing murder charges for deadly shooting incident that stemmed from an altercation
Dallas, Texas – In the wake of a fatal altercation, a man is set to face charges for alleged murder, as disclosed by the Dallas Police Department. The incident, spiraling from a dispute into a fatal shooting, transpired on Hartsdale Drive on the 24th of June, 2023. Officers from…
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U.S. Department of Transportation grants $25 million to DART for building trails along Silver Line
Plano, Texas – In a bid to bolster the infrastructure of Dallas, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is set to harness a generous $25 million grant sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This financial backing will serve as the backbone for the construction of trails along the…
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No museum entrance fee this coming weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth for Bank of America cardholders
Dallas, Texas – Are you in search of a budget-friendly cultural excursion this weekend? Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank are presenting their cardholders an opportunity to immerse themselves in two distinctive cultural landscapes in Dallas-Fort Worth area. ‘Museums on Us’ initiative to offer free…
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Swimming lessons offered in Dallas and Fort Worth for children during the summer
Dallas, Texas — The golden halcyon days of summer 2023 have descended upon us, accompanying a surge of warmth that invites carefree indulgence in aquatic leisure. With this season, throngs of North Texans are anticipated to seek respite in the cool embrace of local water parks, both public and…
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North Texas nonprofit Hope Cottage announced plans Thursday for a new maternal health clinic opening in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In an endeavor to address the critical maternal healthcare needs of North Texas, Hope Cottage, a prominent local nonprofit organization, has declared its intention to inaugurate a novel maternal health clinic. This initiative is set to be realized in conjunction with HHM Health, a Federally Qualified…
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Dallas man arrested out of state weeks after he removed his ankle monitor just before his trial
Dallas, Texas – Emerging from the latticework of law enforcement activity, authorities in Dallas revealed that a suspect implicated in a capital murder case, who had audaciously shed his electronic tracking device and vanished mere days prior to his trial, has been apprehended on Oklahoma soil. Dallas law enforcement,…