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 …

Earlier this week, a man fell victim to a “targeted” shooting at a residence in a Midlothian neighborhood, resulting in his death. Responding to reports of a shooting, officers arrived at a home in the 500 block of Chelsea Drive in Midlothian around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Midlothian Police, the 911 caller informed dispatchers about a man being …

David E. Harris, the pioneering aviator who broke barriers as the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and later became the first Black man to attain the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, passed away at the age of 89, as confirmed by American Airlines on Saturday. Details regarding the …

As the total solar eclipse approaches, residents of North Texas are gearing up and making plans to witness this extraordinary event. Photographer David Downs recently shared his insights with members of the Heard Nature Photography Club on how to effectively capture the moment when the sun, the Earth, and the moon align next month. Describing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity …

Dallas Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a bustling area of downtown Dallas. According to investigators, officers responded to reports of a shooting around noon at the intersection of North Houston Street and Nowitzki Way, where they discovered a man who had sustained gunshot wounds. Upon arrival at the scene, NBC 5 observed police tape cordoning …

Nestled in a quiet strip mall corner off Northwest Highway is Grapevine Pharmacy, a longstanding family-owned establishment that has recently taken on an additional role as a high school classroom. Students from Grapevine High School’s Career & Technical Education program frequent this pharmacy, as well as others across Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, to gain firsthand experience in the operations of a pharmacy …

The attorney representing the family of a Texas teacher accused of aggravated sexual assault of a minor has expressed their bewilderment and shock regarding the allegations. David Goggins, who currently teaches in the Northwest Independent School District and previously worked in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, as stated …

Weinberger’s Deli, located on Historic Main Street Grapevine, is typically bustling with activity, but owner Dan Weinberger anticipates that the total solar eclipse on April 8 will bring a different kind of excitement. “We’re gearing up for the crowds to descend on Main Street, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” Weinberger remarked. Preparations are underway to accommodate the influx of …

First responders in the Texas Panhandle are seeing progress in containing three active wildfires, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. As per the Forest Service’s incident viewer, the state’s largest-ever fire, the Smokehouse Creek fire, is now 87% contained as of Friday afternoon. The nearby Windy Deuce fire is 92% contained, while the Grapevine Creek fire is 96% contained. …

On Friday afternoon, the American Heart Association held its 20th annual Go Red for Women luncheon, drawing over 1,000 men and women clad in red attire to the Dallas Omni Hotel. The event aimed to promote the Go Red for Women Movement in Dallas, raising awareness about cardiovascular disease in women and addressing care disparities. Previously believed to primarily affect …

Sherman schools Superintendent Tyson Bennett has been placed on paid suspension, a move made in the midst of a third-party investigation concerning the removal of a transgender student from their role in the high school’s production of Oklahoma! The decision to suspend Bennett was made by Sherman trustees following over three hours of closed-door deliberations on Friday. While the school …