9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...…9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...WW…

11:22 AM on May 14, 2020 CDTDaron Babcock digs his hand deep into the carrot leaves, grabbing the base of the stems before pulling out a bright orange 8-inch root with a split down the length of it. He’ll save that one to feed the goats.The winter harvest has wrapped up at Bonton Farms, and soon the South Dallas urban farm will grow summer produce in an impoverished neighborhood that brushes against a Trinity River levee and is the namesake for Babcock’s 6-year-old effort.More than two months into the coronavirus crisis and after many business adjustments, Babcock has realized that Bonton...…11:22 AM on May 14, 2020 CDTDaron Babcock digs his hand deep into the carrot leaves, grabbing the base of the stems before pulling out a bright orange 8-inch root with a split down the length of it. He’ll save that one to feed the goats.The winter harvest has wrapped up at Bonton Farms, and soon the South Dallas urban farm will grow summer produce in an impoverished neighborhood that brushes against a Trinity River levee and is the namesake for Babcock’s 6-year-old effort.More than two months into the coronavirus crisis and after many business adjustments, Babcock has realized that Bonton...WW…

1:00 PM on Apr 12, 2020 CDT — Updated at 4:16 PM on Apr 12, 2020 CDTUpdated at 4:50 p.m.: Revised to reflect Collin County’s case count.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sunday that renews his statewide disaster declaration in response to the spread of COVID-19.“We are ensuring the state of Texas continues to have adequate resources and capabilities to support our communities and protect public health," Abbott said in a written statement.Abbott issued his initial disaster declaration March 13. The extended declaration will stay in place for 30 days unless it is renewed again.The disaster declaration...…1:00 PM on Apr 12, 2020 CDT — Updated at 4:16 PM on Apr 12, 2020 CDTUpdated at 4:50 p.m.: Revised to reflect Collin County’s case count.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sunday that renews his statewide disaster declaration in response to the spread of COVID-19.“We are ensuring the state of Texas continues to have adequate resources and capabilities to support our communities and protect public health," Abbott said in a written statement.Abbott issued his initial disaster declaration March 13. The extended declaration will stay in place for 30 days unless it is renewed again.The disaster declaration...WW…

12:01 PM on Apr 5, 2021 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on Apr 5, 2021 CDTLast updated at 7 p.m.: Revised to include additional information.Six people were found dead in an Allen home early Monday in what police said is an apparent murder-suicide.Officers responded about 1 a.m. to the 1500 block of Pine Bluff Drive after a family friend reported that someone at the home was suicidal, police said.When officers arrived, they found a family of six dead inside the home.They were identified as Altafun Nessa, 77, Iren Islam, 56, Towhidul Islam, 54, Tanvir Towhid, 21, and Farbin Towhid and Farhan Towhid,...…12:01 PM on Apr 5, 2021 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on Apr 5, 2021 CDTLast updated at 7 p.m.: Revised to include additional information.Six people were found dead in an Allen home early Monday in what police said is an apparent murder-suicide.Officers responded about 1 a.m. to the 1500 block of Pine Bluff Drive after a family friend reported that someone at the home was suicidal, police said.When officers arrived, they found a family of six dead inside the home.They were identified as Altafun Nessa, 77, Iren Islam, 56, Towhidul Islam, 54, Tanvir Towhid, 21, and Farbin Towhid and Farhan Towhid,...WW…

4:54 PM on Dec 20, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:14 PM on Dec 20, 2020 CSTUpdated 5:14 p.m.: revised to include the victim’s identity.A 23-year-old man is suspected in the death of another man at an apartment complex in east Oak Cliff, police said.Xzavien Ausborne faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old James Labrew on Saturday evening.Officers responded to the Bonita Gardens apartment complex at about 8:45 p.m. in the 3400 block of Fordham Road, police said. Police found Labrew with fatal gunshot wounds.Ausborne was detained at the scene and taken in for questioning after he...…4:54 PM on Dec 20, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:14 PM on Dec 20, 2020 CSTUpdated 5:14 p.m.: revised to include the victim’s identity.A 23-year-old man is suspected in the death of another man at an apartment complex in east Oak Cliff, police said.Xzavien Ausborne faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old James Labrew on Saturday evening.Officers responded to the Bonita Gardens apartment complex at about 8:45 p.m. in the 3400 block of Fordham Road, police said. Police found Labrew with fatal gunshot wounds.Ausborne was detained at the scene and taken in for questioning after he...WW…

1:28 PM on Dec 17, 2020 CSTThe North Texas Food Bank and its more than 200 partners are expecting to lose about 22 million pounds of food next year as they struggle to meet unprecedented needs without resources from three key government programs.Concerns about the reductions come as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are reaching their highest levels ever and other relief programs are running out, including a national eviction moratorium that is expiring at the end of the year.More than 50 million people across the country will face food insecurity by the end of the year, up from 35...…1:28 PM on Dec 17, 2020 CSTThe North Texas Food Bank and its more than 200 partners are expecting to lose about 22 million pounds of food next year as they struggle to meet unprecedented needs without resources from three key government programs.Concerns about the reductions come as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are reaching their highest levels ever and other relief programs are running out, including a national eviction moratorium that is expiring at the end of the year.More than 50 million people across the country will face food insecurity by the end of the year, up from 35...WW…

5:25 PM on Dec 13, 2020 CST — Updated at 9:37 PM on Dec 13, 2020 CSTUpdated at 9:36 p.m.: revised to include a statement from UT Southwestern Medical Center representative.A Dallas hospital will be among the first four sites in Texas to get shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.Methodist Dallas Medical Center will begin immunizations for health care workers and other staff members who interact with COVID-19 patients once the shipment arrives, said Pam Stoyanoff, president and chief operating officer of Methodist Health System.She said the team at Methodist was elated to learn Sunday that...…5:25 PM on Dec 13, 2020 CST — Updated at 9:37 PM on Dec 13, 2020 CSTUpdated at 9:36 p.m.: revised to include a statement from UT Southwestern Medical Center representative.A Dallas hospital will be among the first four sites in Texas to get shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.Methodist Dallas Medical Center will begin immunizations for health care workers and other staff members who interact with COVID-19 patients once the shipment arrives, said Pam Stoyanoff, president and chief operating officer of Methodist Health System.She said the team at Methodist was elated to learn Sunday that...WW…

2:48 PM on Dec 3, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:50 PM on Dec 3, 2020 CSTUpdated at 5:50 p.m.: revised to include state data.The state hospital region that includes Dallas-Fort Worth reported COVID-19 hospitalizations above Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% threshold for the seventh day in a row Thursday, prompting a rollback of indoor capacity for businesses in the area.The state said 15.55% of hospital beds in North Texas were occupied by coronavirus patients. According to the governor’s order, after seven consecutive days above 15%, businesses must reduce their indoor occupancy rates from 75% to 50%.There...…2:48 PM on Dec 3, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:50 PM on Dec 3, 2020 CSTUpdated at 5:50 p.m.: revised to include state data.The state hospital region that includes Dallas-Fort Worth reported COVID-19 hospitalizations above Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% threshold for the seventh day in a row Thursday, prompting a rollback of indoor capacity for businesses in the area.The state said 15.55% of hospital beds in North Texas were occupied by coronavirus patients. According to the governor’s order, after seven consecutive days above 15%, businesses must reduce their indoor occupancy rates from 75% to 50%.There...WW…

1:58 PM on Oct 8, 2020 CDTUpdated at 5:32 p.m.: Revised with comment from Carrollton Mayor Kevin Falconer.A Carrollton mayoral candidate was arrested Wednesday and faces 109 felony charges related to accusations of voter fraud, Denton County authorities said.Zul Mirza Mohamed, 39, faces 25 counts of unlawful possession of a ballot — all second-degree felonies — and 84 counts of fraudulent use of a mail ballot application — all third-degree felonies. It was unclear Thursday whether he had an attorney.“If it’s true, it’s certainly disappointing,” said Carrollton Mayor Kevin Falconer, who is...…1:58 PM on Oct 8, 2020 CDTUpdated at 5:32 p.m.: Revised with comment from Carrollton Mayor Kevin Falconer.A Carrollton mayoral candidate was arrested Wednesday and faces 109 felony charges related to accusations of voter fraud, Denton County authorities said.Zul Mirza Mohamed, 39, faces 25 counts of unlawful possession of a ballot — all second-degree felonies — and 84 counts of fraudulent use of a mail ballot application — all third-degree felonies. It was unclear Thursday whether he had an attorney.“If it’s true, it’s certainly disappointing,” said Carrollton Mayor Kevin Falconer, who is...WW…

7:52 PM on Aug 31, 2020 CDTAfter a two-year run, electric scooters will be leaving Dallas’ streets this week as the city figures out how to ensure they can safely coexist with cars and pedestrians.The city’s transportation department announced Monday that it would be “halting” its scooter program after discussing residents’ public-safety concerns with police.Scooter companies must stop their operations in Dallas by Wednesday and remove their scooters by Friday.City Council member Adam Medrano, whose district includes areas in and near downtown Dallas where scooters are most popular, called...…7:52 PM on Aug 31, 2020 CDTAfter a two-year run, electric scooters will be leaving Dallas’ streets this week as the city figures out how to ensure they can safely coexist with cars and pedestrians.The city’s transportation department announced Monday that it would be “halting” its scooter program after discussing residents’ public-safety concerns with police.Scooter companies must stop their operations in Dallas by Wednesday and remove their scooters by Friday.City Council member Adam Medrano, whose district includes areas in and near downtown Dallas where scooters are most popular, called...WW…