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Dallas police say a hit-and-run in northeast Dallas killed an unborn child and injured multiple people. A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.
A Dallas mother says a bullet pierced her windshield while driving on I‑35 on Mother's Day; Dallas police are investigating the incident as deadly conduct.
Politics & Govt in ...
DeSoto’s City Council adopted ordinance 8.12 banning amusement redemption and gambling‑style machines; businesses were told to remove devices or face penalties.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly cloudy and muggy Friday in Dallas; late-night storms likely after 1 a.m. Saturday with heavy downpours possible.
A $1.3M DOJ grant will help Fort Worth, Tarrant County and UNT Health speed DNA testing and chip away at untested sexual‑assault kits. Lab leaders say the money buys immediate processing capacity.
A soaked 200‑pound bullmastiff was hoisted out of a flooded underground tank by Dallas firefighters after squeezing through a 12‑inch opening.
Muggy morning in Dallas turning stormy this afternoon; expect heavy downpours and patchy fog overnight.
Parks & Nature in ...
Fort Worth jumped 14 spots in Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore after opening schoolyards and approving a $185M parks bond. City leaders say partnerships and targeted spending moved the needle.
A Flash Flood Warning covers parts of Collin and Denton counties this afternoon after heavy storms dumped up to 2 inches of rain. Officials warned of flooded streets, underpasses and fast‑rising creeks.
Community & Society in ...
Fort Worth ISD voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary to Esperanza Elementary after a community survey and statewide guidance.
A pre-dawn crash on U.S. 75 in north Dallas shut all southbound lanes early May 19, leaving at least one person dead and snarling morning traffic.
Real Estate & Development in ...
B1Bank is marketing a $21M loan tied to the former Star‑Telegram building at 307 W. Seventh, a move that could speed a transfer of the downtown landmark.
A pickup that failed to stop at a red light on South Buckner Boulevard collided with an SUV early Sunday in Pleasant Grove, killing the pickup driver and injuring the other motorist.
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