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 …

As high school acappella competitions go, the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals is as big as it gets. Nine finalists are selected nationwide, and Rockwall County, the smallest county in Texas, has two of them. “Which is huge! Really exciting,” Rockwall-Heath High School Infiniti Choir Director Lauren Smith said. “Our friends over at Rockwall High ‘Walk the …

Oppoents spoke up during public comment during Tuesday’s commissioners’ court meeting, asking the judge why those mismanaging funds aren’t simply fired instead of overhauling the system.Commissioner Alisa Simmons said there was a lack of transparency in the process to come up with the plan. She said judges didn’t know about it until she alerted them last week. “It is imperative …

Long gone are the days when what was considered to be Dallas-Fort Worth were the towns that were adjoining the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. For example, Celina, north of Prosper in Collin and Denton counties, had a population of 1,861, according to the 2010 Census. By 2020, it had grown to more than 16,000. As of 2024, the …

Gas prices have spiked in the last few weeks, with no plans of coming down any time soon. And if you’re looking for gas below $3 a gallon, good luck. The current average in Texas is $3.14 as of April 3, but many counties across the state are averaging as high as $3.50. Currently, Dallas County is averaging $3.22/gallon and Tarrant …

With just eight days remaining until the total solar eclipse in the DFW area, cities throughout the Metroplex are gearing up for potential large crowds and significant increases in tourism revenue from eclipse travelers. However, the latest forecast indicates that April 8 might not offer the ideal conditions to witness this rare celestial event. Despite the possibility of cloudy skies, …

Jury selection is set to commence on Monday for the federal trial of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz Ortiz, an anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags at a North Dallas surgery center. Dr. Ortiz was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2022, facing ten counts related to tampering with consumer products and adulteration of drugs. The charges stem from …

AT&T recently announced the discovery of a data breach involving sensitive information belonging to millions of its current and former customers, which was found online on the “dark web.” The telecommunications company disclosed that the dataset contains data such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for approximately 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. While it …

Dallas is already making plans for how the 2026 World Cup will transform North Texas in the coming years as the region gears up to host nine games and welcome thousands of international fans. City leaders convened with the Dallas Sports Commission and Visit Dallas on Tuesday to discuss the economic impact the World Cup will bring to D-FW and …

North Texans are bracing for possible severe storms on Monday, with tornado and severe thunderstorm watches in effect for several counties. At 2:13 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for seven North Texas counties, including Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Wise, and Young, until 9 p.m. Shortly after, at 2:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm watch was issued …

You don’t have to visit a hotel bar during happy hour; at Fairmont Dallas, happy hour lasts all day, thanks to the hotel’s Chief Happiness Officer, Bondi, an 8-month-old shelter dog. “We brought Bondi on board a few months ago,” explained Yoke Yong, Director of Talent & Culture at Fairmont Dallas. “When I joined this hotel, I thought it would …