Dallas County

Ivan Paris filed a federal lawsuit against Dallas County Judge Amber Givens on Tuesday, Oct. 14, saying she sentenced him to prison even after she was off his case.

The study of more than 27,000 people over several years found that poor sleep health, along with inflammation, can lead to a brain-age gap that can have serious consequences.

The move could require a shift away from countywide polling sites and delay primary election results.

Dallas County is expanding its Overdose Response Team to five cities, aiming to reduce fentanyl-related deaths through onsite care and recovery support.

Judge Amber Givens sued Dallas County for excluding her from a $500,000 supplement earmarked in the budget for all other judges.

A new study shows many AFib patients knew nothing about the condition before their diagnosis. A Dallas doctor explains recent guidelines for the best ways to avoid it.

District Judge Amber Givens was the only judge that county commissioners singled out from receiving $25,000 supplemental pay.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

The update involved a burglary suspect who died in police custody last month. The nab, Frank Ruiz, admitted to substance abuse and had history of seizures, they said.

Dallas County has received more federal support to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. Dallas County Health and Human Services will have more than $300,000 in additional funding for its Healthy Start program.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

A Farmers Branch event organizer says sponsors briefly backed out of the local National Night Out event after Mayor Terry Lynne told the sponsors the event was inappropriately endorsing a city council candidate.