Pandemic Causes Rise In Anxiety, Depression Rates, Study Finds
One of the top things contributing to mental health concerns was loneliness or isolation, according to a survey conducted by Mental Health America.
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Texans Call for Sen. Ted Cruz’s Resignation Following Capitol Raid
Many Texans are demanding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation following Wednesday’s violent raid of the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Colin Allred Joins Censure Resolution; Texas Republicans Double Down on Subverting Election
While some Texas Republicans will object to the election results Wednesday, Dallas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joined a Democrat-led motion to censure President Donald Trump.
Governor Errantly Opened Vaccines to Group 1B, Adding Confusion to Roll-Out
Confused by the vaccine rollout? Good, then you’re right on track. On Tuesday morning the Dallas County Commissioners Court convened for their first meeting of the year and discussed vaccinations, where we are now, how we got here and the path forward. As usual for the past nine months, the…
DPD Proposal to Shift Reports of Some Nonviolent Crimes to Online Draws Fire
A proposal by Dallas police to ask victims of a handful of nonviolent crimes to file reports online rather than have officers come to the calls popped up online and as quickly disavowed over the weekend after drawing complaints, including one from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. A draft memo regarding…
Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts to Overturn Election ‘Irresponsible’ but not Seditious, Experts Say
Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to challenge the election results, prompting critics to accuse him of sedition and treason.
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Attorneys Want DA To Recuse Himself From 2019 Murder Case Because of Social Media Posts
Lawyers for Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, a North Texas teen accused of taking part in a 2019 robbery that left one man dead, are asking Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot to remove himself from her prosecution. Trevino’s attorneys say Creuzot revealed bias when he shared a social media post from the…
Dallas County Vaccine Registration Website Is Now Live
Dallas County residents in Phase 1A and 1B of the state’s distribution plan can now register online for a COVID-19 vaccine.
City-Supported Grocery Store In a Food Desert To Close for Three Months
Amanda Vandergriff, a Highland Hills resident, said she hardly ever shops at Save U More because prices are steep and “the food there is garbage.”
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Women in Dallas County Jail Say They Endured Nearly Two Weeks Without Clean Clothes
On the 10th day, the women took off their clothes. It was both an act of protest and a sign of disgust, a rebuke of the north tower guards and staff they believed had been denying them basic care amid a pandemic. “We had to sit there in our sweat…
Phase 1B of Vaccine Distribution Plan ‘Hit or Miss’ in Dallas County
North Texans in Phase 1B of the state health department’s distribution plan can get vaccinated — if they can find a dose.
News of Texas Capitol Reopening Draws Criticism as House Speaker Bonnen Contracts COVID
The Texas Capitol will reopen on Jan. 4, despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
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Identity Fraud Spikes During Pandemic
The Dallas Police Department has seen a spike in identity theft, but there are plenty of other ways Dallasites are getting conned, swindled and defrauded.
FAA Grounds North Texas Flights
The affect control center employs about 380 air traffic controllers, and handles high-level air traffic in multiple states.
2020 Was an Awful Year for Dallas Sports. The Previous Nine Weren’t Great Either.
During a Zoom press conference with reporters on Oct. 27, Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Mike Nolan attempted to explain the inexplicable. Instead, he confirmed 2020. His team of tacklers, rich with high draft picks and big contracts, had two days earlier been repeatedly burned in a 22-point loss to the…
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DPD’s Mounted Unit Divides Opinion
Those with the Dallas Police Department’s mounted unit say horses provide them with more mobility, a vantage point they otherwise wouldn’t have, and an increased sense of police presence when they’re out patrolling city streets. Others aren’t so sure, saying they worry about the treatment of the horses, as well as the negative impact the units may have on communities.
Rep. Louie Gohmert Sues Pence in Effort to Overturn Election
Tyle U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert has filed a lawsuit against the vice president in an effort to overturn the presidential election.
Psychics Are Raking in the Dough During the Pandemic
Bob Nygaard, a private investigator, has recovered millions of dollars in cases of psychic fraud.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve Solo to Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread, Local Leadership Advises
As the region’s COVID-19 rates continue to climb, local leadership is urging people to keep from gathering on New Year’s Eve.
An 8-year-old North Texas Boy’s Killer Mullet Won First Prize in National Championship
An 8-year-old Celeste boy won first place in a national kids’ mullet competition.
DPD Says No to Redesignating Street-Racing Calls to Higher Priority
Some say the Dallas Police Department needs to respond quicker to street racing calls to deal with the recent spike in these activities in Dallas. Mike Mata, Dallas Police Association president, has a simpler solution: Take their cars.
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Ho Ho Ho: North Texas Seniors Gifted Free Phones to Cope During Pandemic
Some North Texas seniors have been gifted smartphones to connect with friends and family over the holidays.