Dallas city leaders are actively seeking solutions to address the ongoing pension crisis, with one potential option causing concern among public transportation officials and drawing criticism from a county commissioner. Approximately 220,000 individuals rely on DART transportation services daily, highlighting the significance of any discussions regarding funding reductions. DART spokesperson Jeamy Molina emphasized the critical role public transit plays in …

The Momentous Institute is hosting a free panel and launching a tool kit to help families navigate the mental health crisis on Tuesday. Executive Director Dr. Jessica Gomez says while mental health is getting more attention, it needs even more to help fight stigma and improve access to services and educational opportunities. “When you look at the prevalence rates of …

About five weeks after being laid, a fuzzy, adorable little baby hawk has now hatched and is being cared for by its parents in their nest over Texas 114 in Irving. For several years now, red-tailed hawks have built a nest on a TxDOT traffic camera platform at Texas 114 and Rochelle Boulevard. The camera at that location is often …

The sentencing process began on Tuesday for Jerry Don Elders, convicted of murdering 61-year-old Robin Waddell while on the run from police back in 2021. A Johnson County jury found Elders guilty of capital murder last week. They now decide if he should be sentenced to death or to life in prison without parole. Jerry Don Elders was arrested in Gainesville …

Students at the University of North Texas walked out of class Tuesday to take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The protest was one of many happening at colleges and universities across the country where students asked the institutions to disclose their assets and divest from any ties to Israel or weapons manufacturers. In Denton, a few hundred students walked out …

Dallas City Council Member Zarin D. Gracey held another community meeting about the latest potential plans for a vacant hospital property at 2929 South Hampton Road. The city of Dallas purchased the 12-acre property in 2022 for $6.5 million, using bond funds designated for homeless housing. The purchase of the facility and land was specifically aimed at providing permanent housing …

A Sam Houston High School student shot a school employee with a toy Orbeez gun on Wednesday, according to the Arlington Police Department. At around 4:30, Arlington PD says they were notified that a student may have brought a fake weapon onto the high school campus. Police say they determined the student used the Orbeez gun to shoot pellets at …

The Biden Administration is reportedly considering a significant shift in federal marijuana regulation, as per NBC News. Their proposal suggests reclassifying the drug from its current Schedule I controlled substance status, shared with LSD and heroin, to Schedule III. This adjustment would align marijuana’s legal status with substances like Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids. Since the enactment of the …

After witnessing the devastation caused by tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest through photos and videos, you may be wondering how you can offer assistance. Recent severe weather outbreaks have resulted in significant damage, with reports of casualties and destruction. The National Weather Service has confirmed numerous tornadoes across the affected regions. In times of crisis, organizations like the …

Brandon Henderson found himself in a situation he had only witnessed on television until Wednesday, when it became a reality at his daughter’s school, now the scene of a crime. Reflecting on the experience, Henderson expressed the fear and helplessness of being unable to immediately assist his child while stuck in his car, hoping for her safety. Monday morning marked …

The Tarrant Appraisal District has announced an extension of the deadline to protest property tax valuations. Citing delays in the availability of the protest dashboard, TAD revealed on Friday that the deadline to file a protest has been pushed back to May 24. Typically, property owners have 30 days from receiving their valuation to submit a protest. Chief Appraiser Joe …