2:44 PM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTMinutes after a curfew for downtown Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday, law enforcement began emptying the city center of protesters.Officers deployed tear gas as crowds scattered. Others fired pepper balls at a group congregated in a park. Police zip-tied the hands of people lying on the sidewalk as they took them into custody.“We’re not playing tonight,” an officer could be heard saying over a loudspeaker.City leaders imposed the curfew after protests and night in and around downtown...…2:44 PM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTMinutes after a curfew for downtown Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods went into effect at 7 p.m. Sunday, law enforcement began emptying the city center of protesters.Officers deployed tear gas as crowds scattered. Others fired pepper balls at a group congregated in a park. Police zip-tied the hands of people lying on the sidewalk as they took them into custody.“We’re not playing tonight,” an officer could be heard saying over a loudspeaker.City leaders imposed the curfew after protests and night in and around downtown...WW…

7:04 PM on Jun 9, 2020 CDTDallas police released additional details Tuesday about the beating of a machete-wielding man amid a protest last month, an incident President Donald Trump has repeatedly mischaracterized.The May 30 attack in the Victory Park area, just north of downtown, was captured in several graphic viral videos, none of which showed the beginning of the altercation.The footage shows several people throwing things at a man who is yelling and brandishing a long blade. When that man starts running toward someone holding a skateboard, at least a dozen people swoop in and start...…7:04 PM on Jun 9, 2020 CDTDallas police released additional details Tuesday about the beating of a machete-wielding man amid a protest last month, an incident President Donald Trump has repeatedly mischaracterized.The May 30 attack in the Victory Park area, just north of downtown, was captured in several graphic viral videos, none of which showed the beginning of the altercation.The footage shows several people throwing things at a man who is yelling and brandishing a long blade. When that man starts running toward someone holding a skateboard, at least a dozen people swoop in and start...WW…

6:29 PM on May 29, 2020 CDT — Updated at 10:51 PM on May 29, 2020 CDTGet email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen.By signing up you agree to our…6:29 PM on May 29, 2020 CDT — Updated at 10:51 PM on May 29, 2020 CDTGet email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen.By signing up you agree to ourWW…

11:23 AM on May 19, 2020 CDT — Updated at 4:04 PM on May 19, 2020 CDTUpdated at 4 p.m.: Revised to include information from Collin County.Dallas County announced 14 deaths Tuesday from COVID-19 — a new daily record since the county began tracking deaths related to the pandemic in March.The previous high, on three separate occasions, was 10. The county has recorded 191 deaths from the virus.The latest victims included four Dallas men — one in his 40s, one in his 50s and two in their 60s; three Irving residents — a woman in her 60s, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 70s; three Mesquite...…11:23 AM on May 19, 2020 CDT — Updated at 4:04 PM on May 19, 2020 CDTUpdated at 4 p.m.: Revised to include information from Collin County.Dallas County announced 14 deaths Tuesday from COVID-19 — a new daily record since the county began tracking deaths related to the pandemic in March.The previous high, on three separate occasions, was 10. The county has recorded 191 deaths from the virus.The latest victims included four Dallas men — one in his 40s, one in his 50s and two in their 60s; three Irving residents — a woman in her 60s, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 70s; three Mesquite...WW…

3:35 PM on May 26, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:31 PM on May 26, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:30 p.m.: Revised to include Denton County.Although Dallas County remains in the “red zone” of a color-coded chart advising residents on how or whether to go about everyday activities, County Judge Clay Jenkins said Tuesday he’s hopeful that could change soon.The county reported two more coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, as well as 190 new cases of COVID-19.The victims were a Garland man in his 60s, and a Mesquite man in his 70s who lived in a long-term care facility. Both men had underlying health...…3:35 PM on May 26, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:31 PM on May 26, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:30 p.m.: Revised to include Denton County.Although Dallas County remains in the “red zone” of a color-coded chart advising residents on how or whether to go about everyday activities, County Judge Clay Jenkins said Tuesday he’s hopeful that could change soon.The county reported two more coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, as well as 190 new cases of COVID-19.The victims were a Garland man in his 60s, and a Mesquite man in his 70s who lived in a long-term care facility. Both men had underlying health...WW…

12:20 PM on May 18, 2020 CDT — Updated at 7:05 PM on May 18, 2020 CDTUpdated at 7 p.m.: Revised to include information about a federal inmate in Fort Worth.Dallas County reported 224 more coronavirus cases and one death Monday.The man who died was from Grand Prairie and in his 60s. He had been critically ill in a hospital, officials said.The county has reported a total of 7,679 COVID-19 cases, including 177 deaths. About a third of the county’s deaths have been tied to long-term care facilities.County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a written statement that Monday’s case numbers continued a...…12:20 PM on May 18, 2020 CDT — Updated at 7:05 PM on May 18, 2020 CDTUpdated at 7 p.m.: Revised to include information about a federal inmate in Fort Worth.Dallas County reported 224 more coronavirus cases and one death Monday.The man who died was from Grand Prairie and in his 60s. He had been critically ill in a hospital, officials said.The county has reported a total of 7,679 COVID-19 cases, including 177 deaths. About a third of the county’s deaths have been tied to long-term care facilities.County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a written statement that Monday’s case numbers continued a...WW…

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…

12:19 PM on Apr 30, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:11 PM on Apr 30, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:11 p.m.: Revised to include Ellis County.Texas reported its biggest one-day increase in deaths from the new coronavirus on Thursday, a day before some businesses across the state will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers.Also Thursday, Dallas County reported its highest one-day increase in coronavirus cases as its death toll surpassed 100.Texas has reported 782 deaths from COVID-19, including 50 that were added to its total Thursday. Across the state, 28,087 positive coronavirus cases have been...…12:19 PM on Apr 30, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:11 PM on Apr 30, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:11 p.m.: Revised to include Ellis County.Texas reported its biggest one-day increase in deaths from the new coronavirus on Thursday, a day before some businesses across the state will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers.Also Thursday, Dallas County reported its highest one-day increase in coronavirus cases as its death toll surpassed 100.Texas has reported 782 deaths from COVID-19, including 50 that were added to its total Thursday. Across the state, 28,087 positive coronavirus cases have been...WW…

6:46 AM on Feb 18, 2021 CST — Updated at 6:55 PM on Feb 18, 2021 CSTFrom snow to severe thunderstorms to 100-degree heat, Dallas-Fort Worth gets it all. Stay up to date with important alerts.By signing up you agree to our…6:46 AM on Feb 18, 2021 CST — Updated at 6:55 PM on Feb 18, 2021 CSTFrom snow to severe thunderstorms to 100-degree heat, Dallas-Fort Worth gets it all. Stay up to date with important alerts.By signing up you agree to ourWW…

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…