Speeding to blame after truck crashed into Oak Cliff home
- Written by FOX4News.com Staff FOX4News.com Staff
- Category: Oak Cliff Oak Cliff
- Published: 10 April 2018 10 April 2018
Oak Cliff - It was a very close call on an Oak Cliff street where residents say reckless driving is a familiar problem. Witnesses say a speeding driver was clipped from behind on Monday and lost control.
Southern Gateway Project to Feature Free Express Lanes, Easy Access
Southern Dallas - Relief is on the way for drivers in southern Dallas County, as construction begins on the long-awaited Southern Gateway Project. “It truly will be a new gateway to Dallas,” said Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Donna Huerta Simmons.
Southern Sector Cities Work Together To Take Active Shooter Training To New Level
- Written by Robbie Owens Robbie Owens
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 09 April 2018 09 April 2018
Red Oak, TX - New tools for changing times. Police and fire departments from several southern sector cities are working together to take their active shooter training to a new level. “You just never know when an event’s going to happen so it’s our responsibility through these efforts to be prepared and try to plan,”
Women Claim Waxahachie ISD Superintendent Excluded Them From Events
- Written by Ken Kalthoff Ken Kalthoff
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 April 2018 07 April 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The Waxahachie ISD Superintendent was accused Friday of excluding women from two events where women claim men received preference on Thursday.
Midlothian firefighters annual fill-the-boot drive hits close to home; raises over $5,000
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 07 April 2018 07 April 2018
Midlothian, TX - For years, firefighters across the nation have filled boots in support the valuable work done by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year that mission is a little more personal for Midlothian Fire Chief Dale McCaskill.
Cedar Hill's Tower City Classic Golf Tournament - May 7
- Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 07 April 2018 07 April 2018
Cedar Hill, TX - The Cedar Hill Museum of History will be hosting their First Annual Tower City Classic Golf Tournament on May 7, 2018 at Tangle Ridge Golf Club. The Cedar Hill Museum of History is a recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was established to collect,
DeSoto's Sizzling Summer of Soul Prelude Party - May 19
- Written by Frank Bentley Frank Bentley
- Category: Events Events
- Published: 06 April 2018 06 April 2018
DeSoto, TX - Come enjoy savory food, and soulful sounds in your finest "White Attire". The Sizzling Summer Kickoff is a prelude party to the upcoming live cultural events that make DeSoto your choice destination for Summer '18!
HIV/AIDS patients may have suffered treatment delays due to Dallas County incompetence, officials say
Dallas, TX - HIV and AIDS patients may have suffered delays in treatment and other vital services because of mismanagement and incompetence within a Dallas County office, officials said Thursday.
Duncanville Drivers May Soon Receive 'Report Card,' Courtesy of Police Department
- Written by Maria Guerrero Maria Guerrero
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 April 2018 05 April 2018
Duncanville, TX - Some drivers in Duncanville may receive “report cards” on their windshields in the coming weeks, courtesy of the police department.
The report cards are designed to grade vehicles “pass” or “fail”, depending on how vulnerable they are to break-ins.
Red Oak first responders cross train to swiftly respond to active shooters
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 April 2018 05 April 2018
Red Oak, TX - In the wake of several mass shootings across the nation, the Red Oak and Glenn Heights Police and Fire Departments have partnered with the Red Oak ISD Police Department to establish a new approach to handle an active shooter.
‘Why Are We Just Hearing About This?’ Midlothian Families Now Concerned About Water Quality
- Written by Steve Pickett Steve Pickett
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 05 April 2018 05 April 2018
Midlothian, TX - Residents in Midlothian are receiving notices in the mail, attached to their municipal water bills, regarding their drinking water. In November, the drinking water exceeded the maximum contaminate level for chlorite.
DeSoto schools superintendent resigns as trustees look into concerns
- Written by Eva-Marie Ayala Eva-Marie Ayala
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 05 April 2018 05 April 2018
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto schools superintendent David Harris resigned after being on leave from his post for more than a month. Trustees held a specially called board meeting on Monday to accept his resignation.
