Dallas Short Term Rental Debate Closes in on May City Election

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/20 3:05P Ken Kalthoff

Years of debate over short-term rental homes in single-family neighborhoods is approaching conclusion at the Dallas City Council with just weeks to go before a city election. The Dallas City Council...

Coach Ken Carter to speak at the Pot of Gold luncheon benefiting Rainbow Days, Inc.

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 3/20 9:24A Sharon Adams

Rainbow Days to Host 26 th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon  Featuring Keynote Speaker Coach Ken Carter  Rainbow Days will host its 26 th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon at the Westin Dallas Galleria on...

Heavy police presence near Skillman Street and Northwest Highway

WFAA.com (Local News) 3/18 12:36P

Dallas police say the scene is currently being worked as a barricaded person and SWAT has been notified.

Richardson ISD Maintenance Man by Day, Pianist/Composer by Night

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/17 12:38P Noelle Walker

Bobby Orozco s day starts early before students at Lake Highlands High School in Richardson ISD arrive. The kids are out this week, Orozco said pushing a cart filled with LED replacement light rods. I m going through the hallways and the...

'No more violence': Community members attend vigil for Lake Highlands High School student allegedly...

WFAA.com (Local News) 3/10 1:34P

The student was shot and killed Feb. 28 outside the Kendrick Apartments in Dallas.

Spring Break is almost here! Fun things to do across North Texas

DFW CBS Local 3/9 12:30P Alex Keller

(CBSNewsTexas.com) If you're looking for something fun to do during Spring Break, there are plenty of options available across North Texas. Looking for something to keep the kids active? Many local libraries, recreation centers, and community...

Juliette Fowler Communities Named First Southwest Regional Site in America for Mural Mosaics...

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 3/9 5:05A Elizabeth Lenart

The 10-by-20-foot mosaic mural to be unveiled March 29 will feature artwork from 1,500 artists from Southwestern states and throughout North America, including residents and staff from Juliette Fowler...

Final Preps Underway for 42nd Annual Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick's Parade & Festival

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/9 8:06A Alanna Quillen

About a week away from St. Patrick’s Day the city of Dallas is getting the party started early on Saturday and is expecting the annual event to be bigger and better than ever. Upwards of 125,000...

Key Dates for Spring Planting in North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/9 6:14A Samantha Davies

Temperatures have been relatively mild lately in North Texas leaving many wondering when it s safe to start spring planting. The average date of the last freeze in North Texas is March 12 but the...

Experts Predict a Vibrant, Early Texas Wildflower Season in 2023

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/8 7:44A Hannah Jones

Texans should get ready for an abundant, flourishing wildflower season this year. According to experts at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin , wildflower season in Texas will be especially lush in 2023. “I think it’s going to be an...

Dallas ISD Hosts Meeting on Rise in Fentanyl Use, Deadly Consequences

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/7 5:29P Candace Sweat

As fentanyl infiltrates schools and neighborhoods, district leaders are partnering with law enforcement to send a warning to parents. A meeting Tuesday night at W.T. White comes just one day after the...