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 City of Fort Worth is contemplating adjustments to its EMS system following a study revealing lagging response times and increased workload last year. Conducted by Fitch and Associates, the study focused on MedStar, the agency providing ambulance and EMS services to Fort Worth and 13 other cities through an inter-city agreement. Presenting the final report update to the Ad …

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed a date at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on June 11 as part of her highly anticipated “Hot Girl Summer Tour.” Joining her as a special guest is Glorilla, generating excitement among her fanbase, known as the Hotties, for the forthcoming show. The American Airlines Center, renowned for hosting premier events, sets …

A mother in North Texas has filed a lawsuit against an elite cheer program, alleging discrimination against her deaf daughter. The gym, Cheer Athletics, denies the accusations. Nine-year-old Ari is passionate about cheerleading. “I love to cheer because it’s my favorite sport,” Ari told NBC 5. For the past three years, she has been competing with Cheer Athletics, a prominent …

A woman who confessed to selling pills containing fentanyl, resulting in the deaths of several teenagers, has been sentenced to prison. On Wednesday morning, Magaly Mejía Cano learned her fate nearly a year after pleading guilty to one count of distributing a controlled substance to a person under 21 years of age. U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade handed down a …

When 17-year-old Tristan Suplis starts his day, he’s already crunching numbers in his head before he even steps into the classroom. “10 carbs,” Tristan calculates, inputting the figure into his insulin pump. “Diabetics have to be selective about where they allocate their carbs.” Suplis was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12. Type 1 diabetes is a …

Dallas Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the murder of a 19-year-old man that occurred 26 years ago. On April 7, 1998, Ron Carr was fatally shot while sitting in his car in the 2700 block of Toluca Avenue. Authorities reported that two Black men were observed fleeing from the scene of the shooting. During their …

The Arlington Police Department has issued a release containing photos of two suspects sought in connection with a burglary at AT&T Stadium earlier this month. As per the release issued on Wednesday, the two individuals depicted in the images allegedly unlawfully entered the stadium located at 1 AT&T Way on Tuesday, March 5, and proceeded to pilfer items. Officials urge …

The Fort Worth charter school community is mourning the loss of two students who tragically passed away in separate accidents during Spring Break last week. Leaders at Harmony School of Innovation Fort Worth revealed that eighth-grader Kaitlynn Nguyen lost her life in a skiing accident in New Mexico, while tenth-grader Layla Pazarac died in an ATV crash in Hill County, …

The impact of Ja’Shawn Poirier’s death still resonates one year later at Lamar High School. Poirier, just weeks shy of his 17th birthday, was tragically shot and killed on campus. On the anniversary of his passing, family, friends, and educators gathered at the high school to commemorate his life. Reflecting on the past year, Poirier’s mother, Rashone Jacob, shared that …

Horses, cowboys, country. All things commonly used to describe Dallas from an outsider’s perspective, but an outsider turned insider is trying to broaden that perspective. Hance Taplin, founder of By Way of Dallas, showcases his vision of Dallas through the brand. The creative founded the company in 2011 when his family called him back to Dallas. He is originally from …