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 City Council gives TxDOT green light and $1 billion for “hybrid trench” plan to reconfigure I-345
Dallas, Texas – In an unequivocal 14-0 verdict, the Dallas City Council has green-lighted a $1 billion transportation overhaul proposed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), commonly referred to as the “hybrid trench” blueprint. This grand project targets the reshaping of I-345, an expansive elevated highway that currently…
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Discrimination complaints prompt several open federal civil rights investigations in Frisco ISD
In a significant development, multiple federal civil rights investigations are currently probing the Frisco Independent School District, following substantial allegations of pervasive discrimination. The inquiries, as declared by the U.S. Department of Education, span charges of disparate treatment in the context of disability, gender, race, and age. These…
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North Texas’ very first gardening supply company, Marshall Grain Co., is moving to a new, as yet undisclosed, location
Fort Worth, Texas – A milestone transition is afoot in North Texas’s gardening industry. Marshall Grain Co., a 76-year-old stalwart and one of the pioneers of gardening supply companies, is preparing for a major move. This notable entity, known for its dedication to organic gardening and pet supplies, is…
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Chicago-based hot dog restaurant chain is working on new locations in north Fort Worth and Arlington
DALLAS, Texas — The renowned Chicago-based hot dog restaurant franchise, Portillo’s, is primed to extend its culinary territory further across North Texas, with the precise locations now coming to light. The company is assiduously laying plans for new branches in north Fort Worth, Arlington, and Allen, as corroborated by…
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The California based Ruiz Foods announced its corporate headquarters will now solely be in Frisco
FRISCO, Texas — The corporate landscape is poised to witness a familiar shift as a renowned Californian enterprise, Ruiz Foods, plants its roots firmly in Texan soil. This business maneuver of geographical consolidation echoes a narrative that has been on the lips of many, not once but time and…
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Some schools in Arlington ISD to provide free breakfast and lunches for local children during the summer
Arlington, Texas – In a noteworthy move toward addressing food insecurity, Arlington Independent School District has taken an assertive step by aligning itself with a program designed to avail free meals to local youths throughout the summer period. In an announcement made on Monday, May 22, the district unveiled…
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HALL Park residential tower and HALL Park Hotel have just got new leaders
Frisco, Texas – In a significant reshuffle of key positions, the Dallas-based HALL Group has declared the assignment of seasoned hotelier, Hans Ritten, as the new General Manager for the forthcoming HALL Park Hotel. Additionally, Ashley Herrera is set to bring her expertise as the newly appointed Senior Property…
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Three years after stopping the program due to safety concerns, Dallas is bringing back electric scooters on the streets
Dallas, Texas – As Dallas nears the imminent revitalization of its electric scooter and bicycle scheme, suspended almost three years ago due to safety and regulation challenges, the conundrum of the security associated with these “micromobility” contrivances persists. Armed with robustly enhanced regulations, city transport authorities assert they are…
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DART Paratransit Vehicle Taken for Joyride; Suspect Arrested
A reckless driver who had stolen a DART paratransit van was captured by the Dallas police after crashing into several parked cars and a bicyclist before trying to flee on foot. The person who took the van was reported by DART officials to have taken it from a storage…
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Dallas Student Gets Free Car for Perfect Attendance
Faith Family Academy, a charter school in Dallas, collaborated with a used car dealership to present a car to a student of the school, as part of their ongoing partnership. Johanna Castillo, a sophomore student, was randomly picked amongst the five pupils with perfect attendance for the year and…