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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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…
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Dallas Museum of Art adapts to economic challenges with staff layoffs, reduced hours
Dallas, Texas – In response to economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is taking measures to ensure its long-term sustainability. The museum has announced staff layoffs and a reduction in operating hours, effective December 1, 2023. Starting December 1, the DMA will…
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Hunger Busters plans secure facility for Dallas ISD students
Dallas, Texas – After a setback caused by thieves, the Hunger Busters program, which provides dinners for thousands of Dallas ISD students, is on its way to having a brand new, secure facility. The organization faced temporary disruptions when thieves stole their HVAC system and copper pipes in May. However,…