Dallas County

Federal prosecutors say a convicted felon shot at Grand Prairie police officers during a May 2 domestic violence investigation before surrendering after an exchange of gunfire.

Total repayment costs could be up to $688 million over several decades.

Ensuring public safety during the FIFA World Cup likely will cost the county more from its own pocket than its cut of $50 million for North Texas to share.

A new state law requires many Texas sheriff's offices to enter into 287(g) agreements and help enforce federal immigration law.

Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition — proposed to the county a homelessness response tax to consistently fund efforts.

In the latest Dallas County community health assessment, mental wellness and behavioral health topped the list. An official with Parkland Health explores possible reasons and solutions.

Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition will present to a Dallas County committee on Monday a proposal for homeless tax to sustain housing and outreach efforts.

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice created a streamlined inmate pickup program to reduce delays, which have cost the county millions.

That's in addition to more than 48,000 people who participated in early voting from April 20 to 28 — as well as more than 6,600 voters who mailed in their ballots.

James Broadnax was executed Tuesday evening for the 2008 robbery and murders of Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler in Garland.

Attorneys Tuesday asked Governor Greg Abbott for a 30-day reprieve. James Broadnax, 37, is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening.

Housing Forward and the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management say they will continue the strategy that metrics show have worked since 2024, instead of shifting to quick, short term fixes.