Avery Escamilla-Wendell
News intern-
The $25 million grant will go toward removing center crosswalks and upgrading signage at eight stations on the Red and Blue lines. -
Food insecurity gets worse in the summer, when many North Texas kids lose access to the dependable meals they get at school. But the food programs that fill the gap are also struggling with rising costs. -
Mayor Sheila Petta resigned as mayor after six years in the role. She was elected to another two-year term in May. -
The city announced Funk's death Thursday, saying she "inspired generations by breaking barriers in aviation and space exploration." -
Compass Datacenters has donated $15 million for a new Ellis County animal shelter as the developer looks to build a new project in Red Oak. Pushback against data centers — even from the state's governors — has been growing. -
The Communities Foundation of Texas announced $10 million in grants for efforts addressing absenteeism, low literacy rates and responsible AI in schools. -
DeSoto City Council members voted against exploring DART's on-demand GoLink service as a way to supplement existing transportation after residents raised concerns with the proposal. -
The district said the Feb. 2 event was a "procedural mistake" but condemned the months of online harassment against Wylie East High principal Tiffany Doolan. -
The College of Dentistry launched the Empowering Smiles Oral Health Initiative Program in 2024 in partnership with Metrocrest Hospital Authority. The program is expanding to provide preventive care to some North Texas seniors. -
For the first time, the counselling center Room for Change is inviting people to access free resources and learn about the mental health services available in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. -
Dallas' transportation and public works director said no work will move forward without a clear funding source. -
Hana Taylor Schlitz earned her master's in public leadership this week — now, she's already thinking about a PhD.
