Oak Cliff trail projects gets $2 million boost in funding

KERA News 8/13 6:03A Pablo Arauz Peña

The long-awaited Five Mile Creek Greenbelt in south Oak Cliff will connect three parks, schools and other landmarks.

Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 1:13A Alanna Quillen

As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope s Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to...

Garland Delivers: Building a Brighter Future for Pets in Garland

Garland TX 8/12 6:38A

The people of Garland deserve our best - and our animals do, too. That’s why we invested in a brand-new Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, funded through the 2019 Build Garland bond.

Garland Delivers: Public Safety

Garland TX 8/7 6:58A

The Build Garland Bond Program included seven public safety projects totaling $51.35 million. Here are some of the highlights from the ongoing investments.

Three juveniles involved in Denton crash; one killed

DFW Scanner 8/6 3:24A dfwscanner

At approximately 1:08 p.m., Denton Police and Fire responded to a single vehicle crash on FM 1173 going eastbound toward I-35 near Krum. A juvenile driver and two juvenile passengers were transported to the hospital. The juvenile female driver...

The Oak Cliff Film Festival turns 15 by embracing fearless filmmaking

KERA News 7/30 1:00A Zara Amaechi

The Oak Cliff Film Festival celebrates its 15th year with four days of independent films, live performances and filmmaker conversations that highlight bold storytelling and the creative spirit of Oak Cliff.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Burleson

DFW Scanner 7/24 5:08A dfwscanner

Burleson Fire and Police along with Fort Worth Police and Fire responded to an auto-pedestrian crash in the 700 block of southbound Interstate 35W at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Upon arrival, first responders determined that an...

City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling

NBC DFW News 7/24 1:15A Charles Nichelson

The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks. The city said when batteries are tossed in the trash, they can be crushed...

Garland Designated Film Friendly Texas Certified Community

Garland TX 7/23 10:32A

The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Garland has been designated by the Texas Film Commission (TFC) as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Garland Delivers: Paving the Way for Improved Infrastructure

Garland TX 7/22 7:31A

From neighborhood streets and alleys to major intersections and roadways, the City of Garland is working to repair and rehab infrastructure. Here’s an update on what’s been delivered and what’s coming soon.

Interim Police Chief Scott Vornberg Takes Oath of Office

Garland TX 7/22 7:18A

Garland native Scott Vornberg has served the Garland Police Department for nearly 32 years and led most of its departments over the course of his career.

Garland Fire Department Adds New Safety Equipment

Garland TX 7/21 10:02A

As part of its effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its first responders, the City of Garland Fire Department has deployed three new Scorpion II Blocker trucks.

Man drowns at Joe Pool Lake

DFW Scanner 7/17 5:23A dfwscanner

Yesterday at approximately 07:20 p.m., GPFD responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search and recovered the body of a 27-year-old-male. The male swimmer was not wearing a life...

FBI agent on human trafficking: “It can happen to anybody.”

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/16 6:47A Maria Guerrero

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Dallas Field Office is spreading awareness about human trafficking ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. FBI investigators say this criminal activity poses a real threat across the...