A federal jury convicted a Dallas man Wednesday of mailing threatening communications to federal judges and sending envelopes containing a white powder that triggered a hazardous materials response at a Fort Worth courthouse, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Four large-scale murals in Fort Worth highlight nonprofit organizations as part of a citywide public art project marking the Morris Foundation’s 40th anniversary and its focus on education, healthcare, and social services.
John McAllister, a Massachusetts-based artist, has been named the inaugural winner of the Dallas Art Prize, organizers announced, awarding him $20,000 and consideration for inclusion in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art.
Dallas City Council members on Wednesday debated a city proposal that would restrict unpermitted street vendors from distributing free food to people experiencing homelessness and would impose new requirements on food distribution events.
Allen B. West resigned as chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party on Wednesday in Dallas, confirming his departure in a text message without stating a reason.
The city of Dallas is reviewing stipends provided to private organizations, including funding given to groups receiving public money for public purposes, city officials said.
Four massage parlors in North Texas were shut down following a human trafficking investigation led by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Unit, authorities said.
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell was arrested Friday night in Prosper on drug-related charges following a traffic stop, according to police records and authorities.
City officials are investigating allegations that two information technology employees held jobs simultaneously with the cities of Dallas and Austin, according to an internal email.
Panola College will begin construction on two new campus buildings worth a combined $20 million in May to expand academic, workforce training, and student support facilities.