Denton animal services intercepts 191 turtles in FedEx shipment
City of Denton Animal Services took custody of 191 turtles and tortoises found in an unusual package at a local FedEx office, later transferring them to the Dallas Zoo.
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City of Denton Animal Services took custody of 191 turtles and tortoises found in an unusual package at a local FedEx office, later transferring them to the Dallas Zoo.
A one-week artificial intelligence course is now available to adult learners at Dallas College, marking the first of six planned pilot sites.
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new Dallas Police Department training center located at the University of North Texas Dallas campus.
The Dallas Mavericks have contributed $5,000 to a program providing free State Fair of Texas admission passes to eligible teenagers in the city.
A gorilla at the Dallas Zoo received surgical care from a team of women's health experts from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The first Dallas Asian American Film Festival, hosted by DAAART, sold out its opening screening at the Dallas Museum of Art, featuring a lineup of films created by local and state-wide talent.
Most City of Dallas administrative offices, libraries, and courts will close on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day, though sanitation collections and animal shelters will remain open.
The city of Dallas is implementing artificial intelligence technology via cameras to evaluate and score residential properties for signs of blight.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she will soon endorse several Democratic candidates for county judge and the Texas House, focusing on down-ballot races rather than her former Senate rival.
A Dallas City Council member is pushing to remove $1.5 million from the city budget allocated for Flock surveillance camera technology.
Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to break a monthlong heatwave and drought in North Texas, bringing rain and cooler temperatures before weakening.
Several new food and beverage establishments are opening or planned for South Dallas, including a nonprofit-run Shipley Do-Nuts and a Starbucks at the Forest Theater.
Multiple sources indicate the Dallas Stars plan to move their game coverage from Victory+ to Amazon Prime Video starting this season.
Fire activity has risen across the North Texas region according to recent reports.
The 2027 Unified Transportation Program gives the Dallas and Fort Worth districts a combined $16.5 billion over ten years. TxDOT's own spokesman calls it a forecast, not a budget.
Police are investigating the deaths of three individuals found unconscious in a South Dallas residence on Monday afternoon.
The annual CANstruction competition has opened at NorthPark Center, featuring 26 large-scale sculptures made from canned goods to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has terminated its agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, prompting the Dallas Police Department to announce increased patrols on the corridor.
The Dallas Police Department is taking over traffic enforcement on city freeways following the conclusion of its partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Researchers in Dallas find plastic waste incorporated into bird nests.
A map reveals Texas counties with the most automated license plate readers as funding is blocked.