DM 1d ago
July was a big month for Dallas restaurant news. I’ve already recapped the effects of the World Cup, talking to a dozen restaurateurs with different perspectives on how the sports tournament affected sales. (TL;DR: great if you’re in downtown, Deep Ellum, or a famous soccer-watching spot; otherwise, it depended on whether your regulars came in … Continued The post Rants and Raves: The Dallas Food News We’re Most (and Least) Excited About in August 2026 appeared first on D Magazine.
FOX4 1d ago
Some local advocacy groups and lawmakers believe the Flock cameras used by police to track wanted criminals are an invasion of privacy.Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are praising the cameras for helping to solve crimes.Flock Cameras in DallasThere are approximately 670 Flock cameras located all across Dallas. They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to power the camera.They can read license plate numbers and other vehicle details. That information is then uploaded into a database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies.The Dallas Police Department said it does not track the number of arrests specifically related to the use of Flock cameras. However, department called the cameras an essential tool in ensuring the safety of Dallas.Their growing popularity and use in solving crimes has also led to a recent surge in vandalism. DPD said 25 cameras have either been cut down or vandalized since it started tracking cases in March.The damage comes a
FOX4 23h ago
Four law enforcement officers were among the hundreds of people arrested in Dallas during a World Cup crime sweep.Operation Safe StreetsOperation Safe Streets led to 335 arrests related to prostitution and sex trafficking during the World Cup."Operation Safe Streets was one of several proactive initiatives we conducted during the FIFA World Cup to ensure a safe, secure, and enjoyable experience for everyone visiting and living in Dallas," said Maj. Aaron Harrell with the Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigations Division. "Our strategy was built around targeted enforcement, crime reduction, and strong partnerships."Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm, a Dallas police officer who worked in the Special Investigations Division, was arrested for solicitation as part of the operation. He is now on administrative leave.Three police officers from other agencies, including one outside the United States, were also arrested.In addition to the arrests, investigators rescued eight victims of sex traffic
