FOX4 2d ago
Data from a new study shows the Dallas Zoo generates billions for the city.The announcement comes as Dallas leaders are considering trimming the zoo’s budget.The Dallas Zoo is making a case for why the city should continue investing in it.An independent economic impact study by Tourism Economics found that the Dallas Zoo delivers an $18 return on every $1 the city invests.It also showed that over the next 12 years, the zoo will generate $3.2 billion in total economic impact for the city and will contribute nearly $150 million in state and local tax revenue.The zoo provides nearly 1,800 jobs annually and will welcome about 1 million guests a year.That study also showed 77% of the zoo’s visitors are from outside Dallas, and many of them also spend money on hotel rooms, restaurants and shops in the city.The zoo’s supporters pointed out that it is an anchor for the southern Dallas and Oak Cliff communities. Investments are being made in the areas adjacent to the zoo, so it only makes sense
FOX4 2d ago
A Dallas Area Rapid Transit train was involved in an accident with a box truck in Downtown Dallas.The crash happened around noon on Wednesday in the 2200 block of Bryan Streets, which is near the DART Pearl/Arts District Station.Images from SKY 4 showed the box truck on its side in front of a DART train.The occupants of the box truck were originally trapped after the truck overturned. They were able to make it out with help from bystanders before first responders arrived.Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed four people were taken to the hospital. At least two of those people were passengers on the train.There’s no word yet on the cause of the crash or the extent of everyone's injuries.FOX 4 is still waiting to hear back from DART.DART rail passengers should expect delays in the area because of the incident.Shuttle buses are being used between the Victory and Deep Ellum and EBJ/Union and Pearl/Arts District stations.
FOX4 2d ago
Severe storms continuing to batter Texas on Thursday have triggered a catastrophic flash flood emergency in the Hill Country, where a massive flood wave is rapidly rising on the Guadalupe River.
