Breaking NewsOrganizers say the Addison fireworks display will be 30% larger than last year's.11:29 AM CDT June 10, 2020The largest fireworks show in Texas will officially be popping in Addison at this year's Kaboom Town, organizers announced Wednesday. The community was waiting for the official word as many other events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Addison Circle Park event, however, will be canceled due to social distancing concerns. Parking garages will also be closed to the public. The accompanying airshow, which usually happens before the fireworks, will also be...…Breaking NewsOrganizers say the Addison fireworks display will be 30% larger than last year's.11:29 AM CDT June 10, 2020The largest fireworks show in Texas will officially be popping in Addison at this year's Kaboom Town, organizers announced Wednesday. The community was waiting for the official word as many other events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Addison Circle Park event, however, will be canceled due to social distancing concerns. Parking garages will also be closed to the public. The accompanying airshow, which usually happens before the fireworks, will also be...WW…

Breaking NewsHealth departments from Dallas and Tarrant counties issued orders which prevent in-person lessons until after Sept. 8 and Sept. 28, respectively.12:32 PM CDT July 28, 2020Updated at 2:40 p.m. to include information from Fort Worth ISD and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday that said local health authorities may not issue sweeping orders to close schools for the purpose of preventing future COVID-19 infections.and within the last two weeks that prevent in-person lessons until after Sept. 8 and Sept. 28, respectively. that schools should...…Breaking NewsHealth departments from Dallas and Tarrant counties issued orders which prevent in-person lessons until after Sept. 8 and Sept. 28, respectively.12:32 PM CDT July 28, 2020Updated at 2:40 p.m. to include information from Fort Worth ISD and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday that said local health authorities may not issue sweeping orders to close schools for the purpose of preventing future COVID-19 infections.and within the last two weeks that prevent in-person lessons until after Sept. 8 and Sept. 28, respectively. that schools should...WW…

Local NewsMohamed allegedly sent 84 applications for mail-in ballots, which were later found at his residence, investigators said.CARROLLTON, Texas — A candidate running for mayor of Carrollton was arrested Wednesday night on multiple felony charges of voter fraud after investigators found 25 mail-in ballots that were allegedly forged, sources tell WFAA. He faces 109 felony charges.Zul Mohamed, 39, faces 25 counts of knowingly possessing a ballot with intent to defraud, a second-degree felony, and 84 counts of providing false info on a voting application, a third-degree felony, according to...…Local NewsMohamed allegedly sent 84 applications for mail-in ballots, which were later found at his residence, investigators said.CARROLLTON, Texas — A candidate running for mayor of Carrollton was arrested Wednesday night on multiple felony charges of voter fraud after investigators found 25 mail-in ballots that were allegedly forged, sources tell WFAA. He faces 109 felony charges.Zul Mohamed, 39, faces 25 counts of knowingly possessing a ballot with intent to defraud, a second-degree felony, and 84 counts of providing false info on a voting application, a third-degree felony, according to...WW…

Some of the ideas and guidance have already been implemented at the Dallas Police Department, such as required de-escalation training for every officer.5:51 PM CDT June 3, 2020Following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody, there have been across the country to implement new policies or strengthen previous ones — including in Dallas.On Saturday evening, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins hosted a conversation with community leaders and elected officials following nationwide unrest over Floyd’s death,Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot,...…Some of the ideas and guidance have already been implemented at the Dallas Police Department, such as required de-escalation training for every officer.5:51 PM CDT June 3, 2020Following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody, there have been across the country to implement new policies or strengthen previous ones — including in Dallas.On Saturday evening, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins hosted a conversation with community leaders and elected officials following nationwide unrest over Floyd’s death,Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot,...WW…

Breaking NewsThree schools in Little Elm were placed on lockdown following the shooting as a precaution.3:03 PM CDT April 15, 2021HACKBERRY, Texas — Updated 11:37 a.m. Friday after man's vehicle found.A search is underway for a man suspected of firing on a car his girlfriend was inside and striking a toddler in the leg, police said.Three Little Elm ISD schools were placed on lockdown Thursday after the shooting at a nearby grocery store in Hackberry, according to police.A woman, her sister, and her toddler child stopped at the Watts Grocery Store at the corner of Rose Lane and King Road in...…Breaking NewsThree schools in Little Elm were placed on lockdown following the shooting as a precaution.3:03 PM CDT April 15, 2021HACKBERRY, Texas — Updated 11:37 a.m. Friday after man's vehicle found.A search is underway for a man suspected of firing on a car his girlfriend was inside and striking a toddler in the leg, police said.Three Little Elm ISD schools were placed on lockdown Thursday after the shooting at a nearby grocery store in Hackberry, according to police.A woman, her sister, and her toddler child stopped at the Watts Grocery Store at the corner of Rose Lane and King Road in...WW…

Breaking NewsLast week, Dallas police announced that Botello's remains were found Wednesday in a wooded area in Wilmer, Texas.6:30 PM CDT March 29, 2021DALLAS — A second arrest has been made in the death of a Seattle woman whose remains were found last week in Dallas County.Lisa Dykes, 57, was arrested in connection . Botello, who was visiting Dallas from Seattle, went missing in October 2020 after going out in Deep Ellum.Dykes was taken into custody in Florida, Dallas police said Monday. She will be extradited to Dallas.Police are still searching for a third suspect who is the man Botello...…Breaking NewsLast week, Dallas police announced that Botello's remains were found Wednesday in a wooded area in Wilmer, Texas.6:30 PM CDT March 29, 2021DALLAS — A second arrest has been made in the death of a Seattle woman whose remains were found last week in Dallas County.Lisa Dykes, 57, was arrested in connection . Botello, who was visiting Dallas from Seattle, went missing in October 2020 after going out in Deep Ellum.Dykes was taken into custody in Florida, Dallas police said Monday. She will be extradited to Dallas.Police are still searching for a third suspect who is the man Botello...WW…

Breaking NewsAziz has been with the Dallas Police Department for 29 years, starting as a patrol officer, and has overseen a variety of divisions in the police department.1:43 PM CDT March 26, 2021DALLAS — Dallas Police Department Deputy Chief Malik Aziz has been named police chief of Prince George’s County Police Department in Maryland, officials announced Friday.Aziz was commended for his consistent focus of leadership in community policing and bring a fresh perspective, and a goal to be at the forefront of police reform, said County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks Friday.Aziz said he never...…Breaking NewsAziz has been with the Dallas Police Department for 29 years, starting as a patrol officer, and has overseen a variety of divisions in the police department.1:43 PM CDT March 26, 2021DALLAS — Dallas Police Department Deputy Chief Malik Aziz has been named police chief of Prince George’s County Police Department in Maryland, officials announced Friday.Aziz was commended for his consistent focus of leadership in community policing and bring a fresh perspective, and a goal to be at the forefront of police reform, said County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks Friday.Aziz said he never...WW…

Breaking NewsPolice say a woman was arrested in Florida in connection to Marisela Botello Valadez's death. Two suspects remain at-large, including the man she was last seen with.4:56 PM CDT March 26, 2021DALLAS — Updated at 6:21 p.m. with details from an arrest warrant affidavit.Note: The video above is from November when police were continuing their search.A 49-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in Florida in connection with the death of 23-year-old Marisela Botello Valadez. Botello, who was visiting Dallas from Seattle, went missing in October 2020 after going out in Deep Ellum.Police...…Breaking NewsPolice say a woman was arrested in Florida in connection to Marisela Botello Valadez's death. Two suspects remain at-large, including the man she was last seen with.4:56 PM CDT March 26, 2021DALLAS — Updated at 6:21 p.m. with details from an arrest warrant affidavit.Note: The video above is from November when police were continuing their search.A 49-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in Florida in connection with the death of 23-year-old Marisela Botello Valadez. Botello, who was visiting Dallas from Seattle, went missing in October 2020 after going out in Deep Ellum.Police...WW…

Breaking NewsThe study was conducted by the Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight and addressed to city leaders.Dallas police on patrol.2:10 PM CDT March 19, 2021DALLAS — A three-year study released Thursday from the looked at low-level offense arrests and showed there were disparities in those types of arrests for Black people compared to the city's Black population.The study from the oversight office looked at public data to analyze low-level arrests in Dallas and shared recommendations to lessen the impact of misdemeanor enforcement on the community, police department and city...…Breaking NewsThe study was conducted by the Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight and addressed to city leaders.Dallas police on patrol.2:10 PM CDT March 19, 2021DALLAS — A three-year study released Thursday from the looked at low-level offense arrests and showed there were disparities in those types of arrests for Black people compared to the city's Black population.The study from the oversight office looked at public data to analyze low-level arrests in Dallas and shared recommendations to lessen the impact of misdemeanor enforcement on the community, police department and city...WW…

Breaking NewsThe North Texas hospital region has the most patients being treated for COVID-19 across the state.12:10 PM CDT June 18, 2020State and local officials are reporting the highest hospitalizations numbers related to COVID-19 in North Texas and across the state Thursday.Dallas County recorded its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations ever with 423 patients, according to health officials. There were also 392 new cases and 5 more deaths reported in the county. The victims range from a woman in her 50s to a man in his 90s who lived at a long-term care facility.Tarrant County also...…Breaking NewsThe North Texas hospital region has the most patients being treated for COVID-19 across the state.12:10 PM CDT June 18, 2020State and local officials are reporting the highest hospitalizations numbers related to COVID-19 in North Texas and across the state Thursday.Dallas County recorded its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations ever with 423 patients, according to health officials. There were also 392 new cases and 5 more deaths reported in the county. The victims range from a woman in her 50s to a man in his 90s who lived at a long-term care facility.Tarrant County also...WW…