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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Record-breaking passenger traffic expected at Dallas Love Field
Dallas, Texas – As the holiday season draws near, Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in passenger traffic this Thanksgiving. Recognized as the busiest medium-hub airport in the U.S., DAL is bracing for record-breaking numbers, expecting to serve over half a million passengers between…
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North Texas serial killer sentenced to life in prison
Dallas, Texas – Jeremy Harris, a North Texas man responsible for a series of random and chilling murders in 2020, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. His guilty plea for four counts of murder brings an end to a terrifying spree that left communities in fear…
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Northaven Trail Bridge opens over Central Expressway in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – In North Dallas, a distinctive new pedestrian bridge has opened over the Central Expressway, adding a significant landmark to the city’s infrastructure. This bridge, notable for its unique design and functionality, is already accessible to the public ahead of its official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Northaven Trail Bridge,…
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City of Dallas and EPA team up to assess pollution in West Dallas
Dallas, Texas – The City of Dallas, in a collaborative effort with EPA Region 6, has embarked on an important initiative to assess environmental pollutants in West Dallas. This project, known as the Cumulative Impacts Assessment Pilots Project, is a response to the public health and environmental concerns raised by…
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Northeast Dallas house fire leaves one dead, one injured
Dallas, Texas – A house fire in Northeast Dallas claimed the life of a woman on Thursday evening. Dallas-Fire Rescue swiftly responded to the emergency call, arriving at a residence on Schroeder Road, near Forest Lane, shortly after 7 p.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters were met with billowing smoke emanating…
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Cycling safety in the spotlight at Dallas City Hall
Dallas, Texas – As the city of Dallas embarks on the creation of its first new bike plan in over a decade, several members of the Dallas City Council undertook a unique initiative. They rode their bikes to city hall, experiencing firsthand the challenges of the city’s existing cycling infrastructure.…
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Trial for Dallas hospital fatal shooting begins this week
Dallas, Texas – Nestor Hernandez, a 31-year-old man, is set to stand trial this week for the murder of two hospital workers at Dallas Methodist Medical Center last year. The heinous act, which involved the fatal shooting of healthcare professionals inside the hospital, has been a topic of widespread…
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Arrest made in DART bus driver shooting and carjacking
Dallas, Texas – In a shocking incident that occurred just after noon on Thursday, a DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) bus driver was shot and carjacked while going to his car at the J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center near Fair Park. The victim, a DART bus operator, was in the…
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Dallas City Council working on plan to make city safer for bicyclists
Dallas, Texas – Dallas City Council members are pushing for a plan to make the city safer for bicyclists. They want to create a connected system of bike lanes that will encourage more people to use bicycles as a mode of transportation, not just for recreational purposes. Councilwoman Jaynie Schultz…
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Construction workers injured in downtown Dallas car crash
Dallas, Texas – Three construction workers sustained injuries when a car crashed through a traffic barrier and landed in an underground work area near the Perot Museum in Downtown Dallas. The incident occurred on Houston Street, and according to Dallas Fire-Rescue, a distracted driver entered the construction site and drove…