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Dallas voters overwhelmingly approve $1.25B bond package
DALLAS - Dallas voters overwhelmingly backed a $1.25 billion bond package during Saturday's municipal elections. All 10 items on the ballot passed, and none were particularly close. The bond money will go to improving city streets, sidewalks, parks, libraries, public safety, housing for the homeless and other infrastructure upgrades over...
Dallas Police Seek Clues After Man Fatally Shot on Lewiston Avenue, Urge Public to Assist
Dallas descended into violence once again as a man was shot dead in the Lewiston Avenue area, marking yet another grim chapter in the city's struggle against gun violence. According to the Dallas Police Department, 43-year-old LaDerrick Majors was found with fatal gunshot wounds on the evening of May 2.
North Texas Asian community advocates renew calls to label Allen shooting a hate crime
One year after the tragic shooting in Allen, advocates for the Asian American community are still calling on Texas authorities to address rising gun violence and label the shooting a hate crime. At least half of the eight people killed in the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets were Asian, including...
Dallas Police Department Honors Fallen Officer Ronald Dale Baker, Community Pays Respects
The Dallas Police Department paid tribute to one of their own this week as they announced the passing of Officer Ronald Dale Baker on their official Facebook page. Officer Baker, whose end of watch came to pass after a distinguished career in law enforcement, was remembered in the post which featured the hashtag #GoneButNotForgotten, a testament to his lasting impact on the Dallas Police Department and the community he served.
Solidarity: letters in response to May 1 encampment arrests
The following are letters, emails and petitions that were written in response to law enforcement’s raid of UTD’s “Gaza Liberation Plaza” encampment, where 21 individuals were arrested. These documents have not been modified or edited by The Mercury. This article will be updated as new signatures are collected or additional letters are published.
Cloudy Saturday in North Texas with chances of rain
NORTH TEXAS — We are starting off with cloudy skies and patchy fog in the area. Temperatures will warm from near 70 this morning to the upper 70s this afternoon. An isolated shower and drizzle are possible from time to time with spotty afternoon storms. It won't be a washout all day, there will be plenty of dry time.A weather alert has been issued for the overnight hours as rain and thunderstorms will move in from the west. A few severe storms are possible, especially for the areas highlighted in yellow to the west and south of the Metroplex. Large hail,...
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