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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Funding Breakthrough: Regional Transportation Council resolves dispute, supports Silver Line project with $5.3 million
In a pivotal move to resolve the longstanding feud between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the City of Dallas concerning the disbursement of surplus sales tax revenue, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) sanctioned $5.3 million at its gathering on July 13. This financial approval is set to bolster…
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Extreme heat in Dallas forced DART to reduce light rail speed to prevent equipment damage
Dallas, Texas – Amid escalating temperatures, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced a temporary reduction in the velocity of its light rail service, effective since last Thursday. North Texas residents will notice certain Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) vehicles driving slightly differently because of the extreme heat…
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Dallas City Plan Commission’s rejection sparks debate over housing development in Joppa Community
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas City Plan Commission recently dismissed a proposal put forth by Habitat for Humanity, intending to erect 30 houses within the historical Joppa district. The proposed construction site was previously utilized as an athletic field for the Melissa Pierce School. City of Dallas dismissed the…
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The City of Dallas is seeking 100 volunteers to place a monitoring device on their cars for urban heat island mapping
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative initiative aimed at reducing the deleterious effects of escalating urban temperatures, the city of Dallas has for the first time joined forces with a federal government initiative to create a comprehensive urban heat island map. This collaboration seeks to empower the city with…
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Gourmet doughnut paradise: Voodoo Doughnut announces opening in Dallas’ Lower Greenville, to hire 75 employees
Dallas, Texas — North Texas is about to get a taste of the sublime, courtesy of “America’s Greatest Doughnut,” Voodoo Doughnut. The pioneers of the gourmet doughnut trend have declared their 20th store will take root in Dallas’ Lower Greenville district. This marks their eighth outpost in the illustrious…
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Health authorities sound alarm: Dallas registers first human West Nile Virus case of the year
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department (DCHHS) solemnly confirmed Monday’s unsettling development — the season’s inaugural human case of West Nile virus (WNV) — giving a stern reminder of the seasonal affliction’s potential hazards. First West Nile Virus case of the year in Dallas…
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California real estate firm Hughes Marino makes Texas debut with Dallas office
Dallas, Texas – In a strategic move to fortify its geographical presence, the preeminent corporate real estate advisory firm, Hughes Marino, has inaugurated a fresh operational base in the heart of Dallas, marking its maiden foray into the state of Texas. Hughes Marino will be let by its vice…
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More than 140 scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors in Dallas this week for Texas FFA State Convention
Dallas, Texas – Thousands of high school students have gathered this week in Dallas for the notable 95th Texas FFA State Convention. This grand annual assembly, held in the acclaimed Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, provides a comprehensive platform to reflect upon the critical role of agriculture in addressing…
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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…