DM 18h ago
The first few days of the World Cup are under our belts, and the first match—the Netherlands versus Japan—was exciting and full of fans. From player sightings all over the region as teams arrived to fans gathering at events like Japan Day in Plano, it’s been a chance to see Dallas-Fort Worth through a whole … Continued The post Scenes From Weekend One of the World Cup appeared first on D Magazine.
FOX4 2d ago
The future of Dallas City Hall could be decided next week if a newly scheduled special meeting goes through as planned.Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called a special Dallas City Council meeting for Wednesday, June 17.That meeting's voting agenda includes steps to authorize Kim Tolbert, the Dallas City Manager, to pursue the first steps needed to vacate Dallas City Hall.Dallas City Council was scheduled to vote on potentially relocating out of the current Dallas City Hall building, but a Dallas County judge blocked the vote after three city council members filed a lawsuit.Council members did vote on potential renovations to City Hall, but that vote failed by a 9-6 vote.Johnson said in a statement following that vote that he believes relocation will be a more prudent use of taxpayer dollars and a better long-term solution for the city’s government, employees, and residents.Save Dallas City Hall, the nonprofit coalition that has been campaigning to keep the current building, argues the ci
FOX4 19h ago
A person was killed on Sunday after a vehicle crossed onto Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) tracks and was struck by a Blue Line train in northeast Dallas, according to DART officials.Dallas DART Train crashThe collision occurred near the intersection of Royal Lane and Audelia Road.The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the person's identity pending notification of next of kin.Two passengers aboard the train reported minor injuries, DART said. The train operator was not injured.Additional details about how the vehicle entered the tracks were not immediately available. Officials have not said whether service on the Blue Line was affected.The incident remains under investigation.
