DM 2d 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 4h ago
Fort Worth Independent School District educators gathered on Wednesday to usher in the new school year. It will be a year of change for many teachers in the district now that it is under state control.Back to School ConvocationThe 2026 Fort Worth ISD Convocation on Wednesday morning included a pretty elaborate production with music, lights, and entertainment. There were also school bands, cheerleaders, special presentations, and upbeat performances.The added energy and inspiration will be needed as Fort Worth ISD’s educators prepare to work under a new state-appointed board of managers.The Texas Education Agency took control of the district in March over concerns about students’ academic performance districtwide, as well as five consecutive failing grades at a campus that is now closed.The new board of managers and new superintendent are charged with boosting student achievement before the district can be placed under local control again.The district’s new Superintendent Dr. Peter Lica
FOX4 2d 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
