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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed that Dallas Love Field will be among the initial airports nationwide to receive advanced technology designed to mitigate close calls between aircraft during takeoff and landing procedures. This initiative comes in response to a pressing need for enhanced safety measures within the aviation industry, particularly following a recent incident at Ronald Reagan Washington …

Fort Worth city council recently greenlit significant expenditures to address two whistleblower lawsuits, sparking concerns among some city leaders about the financial implications. In a recent meeting, the council approved spending up to $2 million to contest a lawsuit brought by former police chief Joel Fitzgerald, while simultaneously agreeing to a settlement of $850,000 in a separate case filed by …

Despite a general decline in violence across Dallas, recent incidents have left residents in District 4 feeling uneasy. Dallas Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold organized a public safety meeting at the Paul Dunbar Library in Oak Cliff in response to the surge in crime. Arnold emphasized the fundamental right to safety every day of the year and highlighted the urgency of …

A new survey is highlighting the mental health crisis in youth right now. Politico surveyed 1,400 mental health professionals across the country and found more than half are not happy with the current resources available to address mental health issues in children and teens. A local nonprofit is working to change that by teaching the community how to become a resource. …

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through North Texas later this year. Shakira announced Tuesday the 12 U.S. cities and two Canadian cities being visited on the first leg of her world tour, which begins in North America on Nov. 2 in California and ends Dec. 15 in Detroit. The tour will make two stops in Texas, including …

Henry Rose, a line of genderless fine fragrances founded by Golden Globe-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer, is bringing its commitment to ingredient transparency and safety to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. And guess what? The brand is hitting the road in a clear glass truck to showcase its products to customers. On Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, the Henry Rose …

Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the senior pastor of a church in North Texas and the president of Rainbow Push Coalition, has stepped down from leadership less than a year after being with the organization. NBC 5 obtained a letter of public resignation statement on Tuesday, April 16, in which Dr. Haynes announced his resignation as CEO and President of the civil …

It is a first-of-its-kind project for Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Low-to-moderate income families will soon be able to apply to qualify for one of 35 affordable houses located in a single subdivision called Habitat Village. The 8-acre development project along Duncan Street in Southeast Denton will break ground on Friday. Board president of Habitat for Humanity of Denton …

Peerfest supports people facing mental health challenges. An event happening in Grapevine this week celebrates Texans who’ve faced mental health challenges and are on a journey to wellness. Peerfest is a four-day event that highlights self-care and wellness rather than focusing on education and networking that often goes with a traditional conference. Programming goes on from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. …

In a briefing to city council members on Tuesday, Fort Worth Police outlined their current and upcoming safety strategies for one of the city’s most popular areas: The West 7th Street Entertainment District. “What we’ve learned: When people congregate, that’s when bad things happen,” said Fort Worth Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge during Tuesday’s work session at City …