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Hebron shakes off early struggles, carries win streak into key stretch
The Hebron football team’s non-district schedule was a baptism by fire for the bevy of newcomers to the varsity gridiron but also a reminder that the Hawks were far from a finished product....
Firefighting's Finest Moving & Storage Expands Dallas Operations at Woodall Street
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Patented: Citi’s AI-Generated Suspicious Activity Reports and 105 More Inventions Across North Texas
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. A largely Irving-based team has patented a system that uses AI to help New York-based banking giant Citibank fight financial crime. The company, which has a large corporate office in Las Colinas, received a uti...
Suspect shot himself during a confrontation near R.L. Thornton Freeway: Dallas Police
Dallas police are responding to an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday. The shooting happened in the 400 block of South R.L. Thornton Freeway at approximately 12:21 p.m., according to DPD. Police officers say they had located a suspect using Flock technology. The suspect was w...
Driver convicted in crash that killed SMU student sentenced to 7 years in prison
The Dallas woman convicted in the 2023 crash that killed an SMU student and seriously injured another passenger was sentenced to 7 years in prison for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. Testimony continued Wednesday in the punishment phase of the trial for Lynlee...
Dallas Stars, homelessness and crime labs are on the local ballot in November
There is plenty of intrigue beyond the races for Senate and the governor's office.
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 3-year-old in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a 3-year-old was shot and killed. One neighbor called it senseless and demanded change in the area.
Dallas man killed in early Saturday morning shooting
A man is dead after a shooting in Dallas early Saturday morning. Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2100 block of Royal Lane at approximately 2:10 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man who was injured from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to ...
Trackdown: Man steals cash, Newport cigarettes from Dallas convenience store
A robbery suspect in Dallas took a convenience store's cash and supply of Newport cigarettes during a September burglary, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying him....
North Texas police chiefs defend license plate readers, call for stronger rules
As communities across Texas debate the future of automated license plate readers, five North Texas police chiefs are making the case for keeping the technology while strengthening the rules governing its use. NBC 5 Justice Reporter Shannon Miller sat down with the police chiefs o...
Man shot after gun fight breaks out in store parking lot
Dallas police are investigating an overnight shooting in an East Oak Cliff store parking lot on that left a man seriously injured.
Statement from Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt on theParole of Amber Guyger
We are deeply disappointed by the decision to grant parole to Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean. Botham Jean was in his own home, eating ice cream, when his life was taken. He did nothing wrong. He was a son, a brother, a friend, an...
Longtime Dallas musician Jeff Saenz finds his way back to the stage after life-changing accident
Even 8,000 volts couldn't keep Dallas artist Jeff Saenz from finding his way back to the stage. His new Baby Snakes & the Electric Co. project is that journey on display....
Amber Guyger paroled 7 years after the murder of Botham Jean
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger has been paroled after 7 years in prison, according to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Guyger was initially sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean in 2018, who she shot after entering his Dallas apartment wh...
Shooting injures 1 in East Oak Cliff, suspect wanted
Dallas police are searching for an unknown suspect after a man was shot and injured Tuesday night in East Oak Cliff.
Patented: Solo Brands’ Stove Spark Arrestor and 131 More Inventions Across North Texas
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Grapevine-based Solo Brands won a patent for a combustible fuel-burning stove with a top designed to block sparks or embers produced by the stove. The utility patent fits with the company’s line of outdoor life...
Dallas Police Chief to meet with Flock CEO to discuss safety concerns
The Dallas Police Chief is meeting with the CEO of Flock Systems next week to learn more about safeguards and how to prevent misuse of the controversial cameras police say are vital to their jobs....
18-wheeler crash and fuel spill shuts down part of DNT in Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage....
Johnny Rodriguez The Salon rises from the ashes with a new look and location
After a fire closed its Dallas branch, the salon will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 7 at a new Preston Center location.
El Jordan owner ‘finally back home’ after serious car crash in Mexico
The 30-year-old Oak Cliff cafe plans to reopen soon; here’s how to help out the long road to recovery.
Student journalist sues University of Texas at Dallas for First Amendment violations
UTD fired him and claimed he discriminated against a student. Now, he is suing the administration over press freedom.
Woman dies following motorcycle crash on Dallas Parkway near Tollway entrance
A woman is dead following a motorcycle crash in Addison late Sunday night, police said.
10 Fantastic Fest films we’re gambling on this year
Fantastic Fest returns to Austin's Alamo Drafthouse this weekend. Here are 10 films, from Mike Flanagan's “Carrie” to a banned Thai satire, that we're fired up about....
Dallas closes on $5.7 billion budget, Johnson says process marked by ‘political theater’
The record budget contains police pay raises and cuts to parks funding. Council members debated over budget amendments for close to a month before it was adopted....
Family indicted for fraudulent house sale, scams on the rise in Texas
Fraud crimes against older adults rose from last year, as the rise of AI is making it harder to notice scams.
Carrollton to vote on expanding Flock camera usage as Dallas PD weighs options to keep them on
The Flock camera debate continues in Carrollton and Dallas. The Carrollton City Council will discuss the issue at its Sept. 15 meeting. There is a proposal to renew and extend their contract, potentially adding 15 more cameras and the software required to run them. Carrollton Pol...
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
I am in receipt of the recent letter sent by the Dallas Police Association, Dallas Firefighter Association and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization regarding my absence from a scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 10th. I recognize and take seriously the concerns r...
Campisi’s is ready for round two: Iconic Dallas eatery reopens after fire
A measly fire isn’t stopping one of Dallas’ most iconic dining destinations.
Dallas County, Sheriff Marian Brown sued for violating free speech
The county, its sheriff and chief deputy are under fire for new physical book restrictions in jails.
Dallas officer arrested for releasing body camera video
Dallas Police Officer Ronald Maillet Jr. surrendered on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly sharing body-worn camera footage without authorization, prompting an internal department investigation....
Driver arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash on Buckner Boulevard
A 30-year-old driver faces charges for the hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Buckner Boulevard in Dallas last week, according to police.
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Several years ago, we toured the Dallas Police Department’s training facilities and left deeply struck by, and touched, by our experience. The space was cramped, run down, outdated, and unworthy. There is no better way to reaffirm our commitment to making Dallas the safest big ci...
Fire crews respond to Ford Center at The Star in Frisco
Firefighters responded to a reported fire near a loading dock at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility, on Friday morning. The Frisco Fire Department responded to the scene with mutual aid from the Plano Fire Department. Early reports indica...
‘Every camera I can get’: Dallas City Council overwhelmingly backs Flock funding
Dallas police have used Flock cameras to solve 14 homicide cases this year while most council members said such contributions outweighed the potential for abuse....
Grass fires burn along highways in Dallas and Denton counties
Multiple grass fires were sparked along Highway 114 in Justin and Highway 161 in Grand Prairie on Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas cancels permit for anti-Trump protest 1 week before GOP convention begins
Organizers say they will sit down with police officials, but have reservations after an already prolonged process.
A scorching blaze and no hydrants: What to know about the Sandbranch fire
The community lacks a sewer system, running water and, critically, fire hydrants.