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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Dallas PD seeks help as surveillance footage captures suspect fleeing Dallas scene after brazen daytime shooting tied to strange delivery incident
Dallas, Texas – A quiet Sunday afternoon in Dallas was abruptly broken by gunfire, setting off an urgent response from police and emergency crews in a residential area along Sedona Lane. Authorities say the incident unfolded on March 1, 2026, at approximately 4:13 p.m., when officers were dispatched to…
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Sweeping Dallas federal investigation dismantles cross-border meth trafficking network as leader is sentenced to 40 years in prison
Dallas, Texas – A sweeping federal investigation into drug trafficking across North Texas has culminated in a decades-long prison sentence for a man authorities identified as a central figure in a methamphetamine distribution network tied to sources in Mexico. Raymundo Bernal Saucedo, 33, a Mexican national unlawfully present in…
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Dallas Gang Unit tracks down suspect nearly two years after a terrifying drive by shooting spree that unleashed almost 300 rounds across three neighborhoods
Dallas, Texas – A months-long investigation by the Dallas Police Department’s Gang Unit has led to the arrest of a man investigators say was responsible for a string of dangerous shootings that rattled several neighborhoods in 2024. Police announced that 21-year-old Nehemiah Drake was taken into custody on February…
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Dallas City Council approves funding agreement with Fair Park First clearing path for long awaited Community Park in South Dallas
Dallas, Texas – The Dallas City Council has approved a key agreement that clears the way for the long-anticipated development of a new Community Park at Fair Park, marking a significant moment in the city’s broader effort to reinvest in South Dallas. In a vote taken this week, council…
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Dallas audiences invited to Echo Theatre for intimate two-person drama You Must Wear a Hat running Feb. 27 through March 14
Dallas, Texas – Audiences will soon gather at Echo Theatre for the debut of a brand-new work that leans into uncertainty, memory and the quiet weight of survival. From Feb. 27 through March 14, 2026, the company will stage the world premiere of You Must Wear a Hat, written…
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Two days of violence crashes and arrests stretch police resources in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – Dallas police moved from call to call over the course of February 14 and 15, confronting a wide range of emergencies that stretched from violent crime to traffic incidents across multiple neighborhoods. The most serious case unfolded late in the morning on February 15. Officers responding…
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Dallas City Council approves QuikTrip funded safety vehicles for freeway emergency scenes
Dallas, Texas – Dallas officials have agreed to install four more vehicles that will block traffic to assist keep police officers and other emergency workers safe on some of the city’s busiest roads. The Dallas City Council approved the purchase of the Ford F550 cars last week. They were…
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Dallas moves to protect DART reliability amid regional uncertainty
Dallas, Texas – Dallas officials have taken a decisive step toward reshaping the future of regional public transportation, approving a resolution that supports a revised governance structure for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The move signals the city’s intent to reinforce stability within the transit system while maintaining cooperation among…
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Dallas authorities confirm death of gunshot victim and continue open case review as questions remain about what led to violence on South Jim Miller Road
Dallas, Texas – Late Thursday night, police officers in Dallas were called to the scene of a reported shooting in the 200 block of South Jim Miller Road, beginning an investigation that remains active. According to authorities, the call came in at approximately 10:25 p.m. on February 5, 2026.…
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New climate inventory shows Dallas cutting pollution across neighborhoods and government operations while growth continues to reshape the city’s environmental challenges
Dallas, Texas – Dallas is reporting measurable progress in its long-term effort to curb climate-warming pollution, according to the city’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The latest findings show community-wide emissions have fallen by about 11 percent since 2015, the baseline year used to track reduction goals under the…