Increasing number of human West Nile Virus cases reported in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/26 11:51A Caroline Vandergriff

NORTH TEXAS Texas currently has more human cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country, according to data from the CDC , and the numbers continue to climb as cities and counties report positive mosquito samples almost daily. "We...

School Zone Testing Aug. 5-9

Garland TX 7/26 9:28A

To get ready for the new school year, our crossing guards will be training the week of Aug. 5-9. You’ll see school zone flashers blinking in the mornings and afternoons.

Mortgage refinancing ticks up in DFW but still held down by high interest rates

Dallas Business Journal 7/26 4:24A Leonardo Rosas

Interest rates haven't fallen as expected in 2024. Here's how that has affected refinancing activity and what that could mean for the housing market in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Paint Your Summer RED!

Garland TX 7/26 3:53A

Calling all Swifties! Does your calendar have a Blank Space on Friday, Aug. 2? If so, join us at 7 p.m. on the Garland Square for the ultimate summer End Game!

Firm that bought Irving business park among those raising funds, filing shows

Dallas Business Journal 7/26 12:54A Holden Wilen

An Addison-based real estate private equity firm has raised capital related to its recent acquisition of a business park in Las Colinas, and a Southlake-based firm has funds for a hotel it owns in Nashville. Check out Form D Friday, DBJ's weekly...

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Youth sports complex with former MLB player on board coming to DFW suburb

Dallas Business Journal 7/23 9:56A Noor Adatia

The complex, minutes away from downtown Roanoke, comes as North Texas embraces the world of youth sports. Several mixed-use projects centered around sports and entertainment have come on line in recent years, speaking to the region’s penchant for...

New investment firm launches in Dallas with backing of Koch Real Estate Investments

Dallas Business Journal 7/23 7:21A Holden Wilen

D2 Asset Management will pursue public and private credit investing with the backing of the real estate arm of Koch Industries. Read this story to learn more about how the new Dallas-based firm plans to take advantage of opportunities in a...

Vanishing Texas companies linked to millions in fraudulent Medicare billings

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/22 7:39A Brian New

NORTH TEXAS Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS...

Below average temperatures stick around North Texas, rain chances to increase

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/22 3:20A Scott Padgett

NORTH TEXAS For some North Texans, rain in the form of scattered showers and storms Monday is a welcome relief from the typical dry days of July. But in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth, the rain caused...

Flash flooding closed portion of I-635 in Dallas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/22 2:05A Julia Falcon

DALLAS Flash flooding Monday morning caused a portion of I-635 to shut down. Texas Department of Transportation Westbound I-635 at Garland Road in Dallas was shut down because it was completely...

First Baptist Dallas leader says church will rebuild historic sanctuary that caught fire

Dallas Business Journal 7/22 1:12A Rachel Behrndt

A fire severely damaged the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas on July 19. Pastor Robert Jeffress told the congregation in a July 21 sermon that the downtown structure would be rebuilt "as a standing symbol of the truth, the...

Comerica SmallBizCo-op empowers local small businesses with making informed decisions through big...

Dallas Business Journal 7/21 1:00A James Ritchie

Small businesses often need a boost to reach the next level. Recognizing the crucial role they play in fueling the Dallas-Fort-Worth economy, Comerica Bank provides small businesses with the types of resources only larger organizations can...

Dallas' affluent Knox Street prepares for next level of luxury

Dallas Business Journal 7/21 1:00A Mitchell Parton

With bustling restaurants, a unique walkable atmosphere, the highest office rents in the city and new towers on the way, Knox Street is adding to its reputation as one of Dallas' most luxurious and bustling urban enclaves. There's a lot of change...

Library Team Member Spotlight: Katie Mills

Garland TX 7/19 6:20A

Learn about a different member of our great Library Team each month.