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 Dallas-Fort Worth 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...

Garland Earns Telly Awards

Garland TX 7/13 5:40A

The City of Garland received bronze awards in the General-Comedy and General-Government Relations categories in the 47th annual Telly Awards competition.

Discarded human fetus found along Lake Lewisville shoreline

DFW Scanner 7/10 9:38A dfwscanner

On July 10, 2026, at approximately 8 a.m., the Lewisville Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from the 200 block of E. Lake Park Rd. after a resident reported finding what appeared to be a discarded, deceased human fetus. Upon arrival,...

Now Hiring: School Crossing Guards

Garland TX 7/8 6:58A

The City of Garland Transportation Department is seeking dependable, community-minded individuals interested in the flexibility of part-time work as a school crossing guard. Help keep students and neighbors safe as they travel to and from school...

Assistant City Manager Selected to Lead San Angelo

Garland TX 7/7 8:55A

Urrutia has served as Assistant City Manager since 2022, providing executive oversight for Animal Services, the City Secretary's Office, Customer Service, Facilities Management, Fleet, Landfill, Procurement, Real Estate Management and Sanitation.

UPDATE: Man critically hurt in Arlington shooting; suspect arrested

DFW Scanner 7/7 7:03A dfwscanner

At around 6:35am, Arlington officers responded to the parking lot of the General Motors plant, located in the 2500 block of E. Abram Street, to investigate a shooting. When they arrived, officers found a 24-year-old man with multiple gunshot...