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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State Fair of Texas has part-time and full-time job positions open; offers 17% increased pay compared to last year
Dallas, Texas – The State Fair of Texas, a cherished annual event, has officially commenced its hiring process at the historic Dallas Fair Park, marking the advent of yet another lively season. Soliciting applications for nearly 2,200 seasonal positions, the Fair this year proffers a starting wage of $17.82…
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Dallas PD holds Dallas Online Reporting Systems educational sessions, hopes to improve the efficiency of officers
Dallas, Texas – In an effort to integrate technology and improve police efficiency, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has orchestrated a sequence of enlightening sessions centered around the the Dallas Online Reporting Systems (DORS) for a multitude of neighborhood associations. Taking place within the hub of the department’s headquarters,…
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After nearly 4 years of community debate, Dallas City Council voted on short term rentals ban in single family neighborhoods
Dallas, Texas – In the aftermath of a protracted, four-year public discourse revolving around the contentious issue of short-term rental properties, the Dallas City Council has finally imposed zoning restrictions effectively expelling such operations from single-family residential zones. In an act of appeasement designed to balance competing interests, the…
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Vacant land in Lake Highlands will soon become 189 residential-unit building with at least 100 affordable housing units
Dallas, Texas – In a final act of defiance against local dissent, the multi-tiered housing development, Cypress Creek at Forest Lane, has been greenlit for construction on an unoccupied piece of land in the Lake Highlands region, thus overcoming repeated attempts to scupper the venture. The earmarked site, a…
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Visit Dallas Zoo this summer at just $1 per ticket – this is how to catch the promotion
Dallas, Texas – As summer descends upon the city, Dallas Zoo once again eagerly anticipates its annual tradition of ‘Dollar Day’ events. The dates for these eagerly awaited occurrences were confirmed by the zoo administration on Thursday. Unveiling a bonanza for visitors, the zoo allows entry at a meager…
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Something interesting is coming to Dallas’ Deep Ellum early next year
Dallas, Texas – In an innovative fusion of sports and dining, a unique entertainment concept encapsulating surfing, a restaurant, a bar, and a beer garden is poised to debut in Dallas’s historic Deep Ellum neighborhood within the first quarter of 2024. Referred to as Goodsurf Dallas and located at…
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Cracker Barrel with new location in North Texas as the state currently has the second highest number of Cracker Barrel locations nationwide
Prosper, Texas – Acclaimed American eatery, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, renowned for its soothing, traditional fare, has made known its strategic blueprint for an avant-garde dining establishment set to grace North Texas. This announcement follows their recent liaison with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a cooperative…
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Grapevine’s Marshall Grain Co. announces moving sale, closure on June 18 and temporary location opening
Grapevine, Texas – In a transformative development for a local business landmark, Marshall Grain Co., just over a week following its revelation to transition from Grapevine to Colleyville, has now disclosed the address of its impending new base of operations. Slated to open its doors in the early months…
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Nearly 50 solar-powered cameras to be added in Prosper; they will scan license plates
Prosper, Texas – In a proactive maneuver to bolster security measures and streamline law enforcement, Prosper Police have confirmed plans to augment their surveillance capabilities with an additional forty-eight Flock cameras strategically installed around the town. This innovative technology, primarily aimed at identifying stolen cars and other vehicles involved…
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DEC Network in the Shops at Red Bird in Dallas is preparing for a major expansion, to move to a space three times larger
Dallas, Texas – In an ambitious initiative aimed at providing a substantial arena for aspiring entrepreneurs and fledgling enterprises, a community-based nonprofit is on the verge of implementing a considerable expansion to their existing facilities. The DEC Network, prominently situated in the vibrant Shops at Red Bird, is in…