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“100% preventable:” Sheriff, bereaved family react to 34 DWI arrests this weekend in Tarrant County
FORT WORTH, Texas — Last Monday morning, a longtime, beloved Fort Worth Police Officer died on I-35W. Yesterday Monday morning, so did five more people, including 2 children. They were two separate, high-profile cases. But both were caused, police say, by drunk drivers. Leddy Harris’ sister, Alexis Mills and...
Zayo Extends Middle-Mile Network to Provide Reliable Internet Access for Thousands Across Dallas County
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2024-- Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider, announced today that it has been awarded $27.8 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand critical middle-mile infrastructure and help deliver equitable Internet access across Dallas County. The project will enable local internet service providers (ISPs) to extend high-speed internet to areas most in need, including approximately 24,000* households in Dallas County that currently lack home internet access, and serve as a catalyst for future economic growth and innovation in the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240820886567/en/ Priority target Dallas County zip code map (Graphic: Zayo)
BREAKING: Dallas Board of Adjustment Punts Ruling on Elm Thicket Permit Error
The Dallas Board of Adjustment admitted Tuesday that it didn’t know the extent of its authority to rule on an Elm Thicket permit case stemming from a city permitting error — a mistake that let builders construct a towering three-story home and other structures that don’t meet zoning requirements.
SMU professors make comic book to teach educators about homeless students
DALLAS - Two SMU professors have designed a comic book meant to help counselors, teachers and administrators understand homeless students and help them get the resources that they need. The 16-page comic, called Uprooted, comes from nearly ten years of data and academic research and focuses on the issues homeless...
Limp Bizkit Rolled into Dallas Texas with the Loserville Tour Ft. Corey Feldman, N8NOFACE and Bones.
COREY FELDMAN – https://www.instagram.com/cdogg22/. Bones with Wulf and Eddie Baker – https://www.instagram.com/teamseshbones/. Limp Bizkit – https://www.instagram.com/limpbizkit/
Duncanville names longtime officer the city's next chief of police
Duncanville is one step closer to officially naming its new chief of police. Last week, the city named longtime Duncanville police officer Matthew Stogner the lone finalist for the chief of police position. On Tuesday, the City Council will hear a resolution confirming his position and announce a date for the swearing-in ceremony.
From culinary class to docuseries: Arlington students sizzle on show highlighting competitive high school barbecue
Not many students would wake up at 4 a.m. on a Saturday, head to school before sunrise, and spend their weekends at an outdoor class in the winter weather, sweating over voluntary assignments that won’t count toward their high school transcript. But the ones that do might end up...
Dallas Justice Prevails: Serial Rapist Sentenced to Life After Historic DNA Breakthrough
A decades-long series of cold cases has come to a closure as Christopher Michael Green, aged 52, has been sentenced to life in prison following a Dallas County jury trial, the first to employ Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG). Hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in forensic science, IGG was pivotal in identifying Green as the serial rapist behind the 2005 assault of a young mother, as well as five additional violent assaults, reports WFAA.
1,500 volunteers to pack thousands of meals for 9/11
Nearly 1,500 volunteers are set to pack 420,000 meals in observance of 9/11 Day at Curtis Culwell Center, with meals going to NTFB. On September 11, the country will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hunger Action month. This year will be the sixth year that...
'We're expecting to compete this year' | SMU football focused on seizing the moment in its first year of ACC play
DALLAS — A move up in weight class can come with many challenges. SMU Head Football Coach Rhett Lashlee knows this. However, it's not something he believes will slow down his team's momentum. As the Mustangs prepare for their inaugural season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
Irving ISD joins districts releasing their own accountability ratings
Irving ISD is the latest district to release its own state assessment amid a lawsuit blocking the Texas Education Agency from revealing scores. The district projects it earned a C in the most recent A-F grades, which were set to be released last Thursday but are on hold for a second year.
Euless Honors Police Chief Michael Brown for His 50 Years of Service Upon Approaching Retirement
At the latest City Council meeting, a significant moment unfolded as Chief Michael Brown received accolades from both the Mayor and council members, marking his 43 years of dedicated service to the Euless community and a notable 50-year tenure in law enforcement. The Euless Police Department shared that the honor came just ahead of Chief Brown's forthcoming retirement set for August 31.
Preston Hollow Crime Reports August 12-18
A homeowner in the 9100 block of Devonshire Drive was less than chipper when he discovered his wood grinder had been stolen. Theft of personal property occurred at an unspecified time in the 4100 block of Crossing Lane. Aug. 14. A thief took a joy ride in a vehicle stolen...
Montauk and Aspen Favorite Wyld Blue Debuts a Dallas Boutique at The Terminal
Custom-made marble furniture for Wyle Blue Dallas, an elevated lifestyle boutique featuring swimwear, women's apparel, home goods, accessories, and kid's clothes. The latest concept to join The Terminal’s carefully curated tenant collection is Wyld Blue. The elevated swimwear and lifestyle boutique — founded by Australian-born fashion stylist and former Surf Lodge creative director Sasha Benz — only has a handful of other perfectly beautiful stores in Montauk, Aspen, and New York’s West Village. The Dallas location, which opened quietly this month (a grander opening is slated for mid-September), is a whole new world for Benz and the Wyld Blue team.
Arlington ISD expected to make $3.2M Robin Hood payment to Texas, trustees express frustration
Texas now considers Arlington ISD “property rich,” triggering a 30-year-old law that forces the district to send local taxpayer dollars to the state for the first time. According to Texas Education Agency estimates, Arlington ISD is expected to deliver $3.2 million to the state this year under the recapture law — also known as the Robin Hood law — that requires wealthier districts to redistribute funds to poorer districts.
Olympic Medalist Nic Fink Takes on a New Challenge: a Shift at Raising Cane's in Dallas
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Fort Worth picks a new developer to lead long-delayed urban revitalization project
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new developer is poised to take the reigns of a long-delayed revitalization project in one of Fort Worth's most historic neighborhoods. The Evans & Rosedale redevelopment project is a decades-old plan to restore Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood by adding new housing and commercial spaces. The Historic Southside has a rich history as a haven for Black entrepreneurs, but in recent years the area has become devoid of commercial development and investment, community leaders say.
Arlington Celebrates 25 Years as Tree City USA, Highlights Commitment to Urban Forestry
Arlington's green thumb is getting a thumbs up. For a quarter of a century, Arlington has maintained its status as a Tree City USA community, a testament to the city's commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. This long-standing honor, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in collaboration with federal forestry agencies, isn't just about bragging rights; it spotlights the city's strategic initiatives to cultivate and preserve its leafy landscape.
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