Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Dallas.
NFL unveils PSA about police shooting death of Botham Jean in latest call for change
The NFL unveiled an emotional PSA Wednesday morning centered around the story of Botham Jean, an unarmed black man who was fatally shot in his own home.
Read the full story on ABC News.
Dallas mayor met with FEMA in hopes of receiving federal aid for tornado damage
An EF-3 tornado tore through Northwest Dallas causing over $38 million in damage, according to the Dallas Office of Emergency Management.
Read the full story on WFAA.
Dallas police chief explains, defends violent crime reduction plan
The city of Dallas recorded 210 homicides in 2019. As attention is focused on high crime numbers in Dallas last year, police Chief Renee Hall pointed out other numbers to highlight the department’s work. “Last year, the officers made over 7,500 arrests,” Hall said. “They took about 2,800 guns off the street, about 8,000 pounds of narcotics.”
Read the full story on NBC DFW.
Cyclists discover booby traps on popular Dallas bike trails, police monitoring areas
Multiple cycling groups report seeing twine strung across the trails, specifically the Ridgewood and SOPAC trails.
Read the full story on CBS DFW.
Dallas residential Neighborhood Empowerment Zones to promote affordable housing
After years of work on how to combat the surge in Dallas housing costs and departure of middle class families for the suburbs, the Dallas City Council Wednesday approved seven new Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
Read the full story on NBC DFW.
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