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Executive Director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center resigns after investigative reports published by WFAA
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Darryl Beatty, the executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, has resigned from his position following investigative reports from WFAA regarding allegations of mistreatment at the facility, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed Friday. A discussion of Beatty's replacement will be held at...
Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
COVID cases rising in North Texas as FLiRT variant spreads
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas - The CDC says COVID cases are on the rise across the country with many people in North Texas testing positive. A new variant called FLiRT is spreading in the U.S., particularly in southern states. "It has some of the symptoms that some of the previous variants...
AT&T faces class-action lawsuit in massive data breach affecting 'nearly all' customers
DALLAS — Dallas-based AT&T is facing a lawsuit after the company recently announced the data of “nearly all” of its customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach. It was the company’s second data breach reported this year. The lawsuit, filed Friday in...
TX: Walmart Celebrates Grand Opening of High-Tech Perishable Distribution Center in Lancaster
Walmart associates, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Lancaster. The new facility, located 15 miles south of Dallas, receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The new PDC is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next generation fulfillment center that opened in 2023.
Dallas Democrats, councilmembers react to Mayor Eric Johnson's RNC speech: "One of the biggest disappointments"
DALLAS — Tuesday night, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addressed Republicans at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "Today, I'm the proud republican mayor of Dallas, Texas!" he told the crowd, which met him with loud cheers. "The largest city in the United States led by a Republican!" Mayor Johnson,...
Forney Council Approves 380 Agreement With Costco
FORNEY - The Forney City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development agreement with Costco Wholesale Corp. Forney Mayor Jason Roberson told inForney.com that this development, along with others, is strategically placed and keeps sales tax revenue local. "I'm grateful for current and past members of the City Council, Economic...
Here’s Why You See Green And Blue Porch Lights In Texas So Often
Colored porch lights aren't just for Christmas any longer. Thanks to Bluetooth technology Texas homeowners can change the color of their front porch light to just about any color they want at any time with just the touch of a screen depending upon their mood and the time of the year.
North Texas councilman says clip where he appears to call DART riders trash was taken out of context
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Farmers Branch is not the first North Texas city to officially express their desire to cut the amount of sales tax revenue they send to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). They join Rowlett, Plano, Irving and Carrollton, who have already said they want to cap...
Five North Texas hospitals ranked among the top in the state in 2024
DALLAS — Five of the top 15 hospitals in the state are in North Texas, according to new U.S. News and World Report rankings. Two of the top three hospitals are in Dallas, with UT Southwestern Medical Center ranked second in the state (after the top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital) and the best in DFW, followed by Baylor University Medical Center, which was ranked third in the state.
Appeals court overturns $11M jury award to Plano spine doctor featured in WFAA stories
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals has overturned a nearly $11 million jury award to Plano spine doctor Stephen Courtney. . Dallas attorney Kelly Liebbe and Jonathan Rute were to pay about half the McKinney trial court’s jury award. Dr. Courtney claimed Liebbe and Rute...
Dallas County child welfare leaders 'optimistic' after receiving comprehensive report, promise of 'brighter days' from EMPOWER
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The child welfare board for the county with the most children in foster care in North Texas received a long-awaited report at its July meeting which was held this week. EMPOWER, a private non-profit collaborative that's been contracted by the Texas Department of Family and...
Federal jury in Texarkana to hear Jerry Jones' lawsuit in paternity case
TEXARKANA, Texas - The owner of the Dallas Cowboys is headed to Texarkana for court. Jury selection will begin Friday at the federal courthouse in downtown Texarkana to hear a countersuit Jerry Jones filed against a woman who has claimed for years to be his daughter. A large crowd is...
North Texas Suburbs Lead In Housing Growth Over Dallas
The suburban boom in North Texas has caused a population surge, resulting in the construction of millions of new homes and significantly outpacing the growth in the urban core of Dallas. According to a study by Storage Cafe, four of the nation's 20 fastest-growing suburbs for housing are located just outside of Dallas. The primary driver behind this suburban expansion is the quest for an improved quality of life, with families prioritizing larger homes, safer neighborhoods and better schools — sometimes at a higher cost. Celina stands out as the Dallas metro area’s leading suburb for housing growth, ranking eighth nationally. Between...
PETA Proposes a Change to Dallas’ Cattle Drive Sculpture
DALLAS (KDAF) — PETA sent a letter today to Director of the Office of Arts & Culture Martine Elyse Philippe, asking her to give Pioneer Plaza’s Dallas “Cattle Drive” sculpture an update that acknowledges the harm caused by animal agriculture. The proposed art installation would feature...
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