Dallas family sues Tesla over deadly car accident
The family of a Dallas man who died following a Tesla crash has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, claiming the vehicle’s promoted safety features did not work as advertised.
The family of a Dallas man who died following a Tesla crash has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, claiming the vehicle’s promoted safety features did not work as advertised.
As food insecurity rises in Texas, advocates are urging state officials to reconsider the cancellation of a summer food assistance program for children.
Migrants reporting for routine check-ins at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office in Dallas are increasingly being detained, according to immigration attorneys and advocates, a shift they say marks a departure from past practice.
Faith leaders from across the Dallas area gathered Friday at Kessler Park United Methodist Church to condemn federal immigration enforcement actions nationwide and plans for a new ICE detention facility in Hutchins, about 12 miles south of downtown Dallas.
Faris Hussain, who works at Evans Food Mart in South Fort Worth, carried a customer named Bobbi into the store after she was found lying outside in freezing temperatures on Saturday night.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins traveled out of town on a previously scheduled trip while a winter storm affected North Texas, his office confirmed. The report details his role as county emergency management director, the ongoing response by Dallas County agencies, and the emergency protocols in place during his absence. The article outlines how county departments monitored weather conditions, road safety, and public services while the county judge remained away for the weekend, and notes that his office did not announce any changes to emergency plans or provide a specific return date.
Verizon is warning customers in Dallas and across the United States about scam text messages that reference a recent outage and falsely claim a $20 refund or credit is available through a link. The company says the legitimate $20 credit for affected wireless customers is applied automatically and does not require any action, links, or personal information. Verizon urges customers not to click on suspicious links, to report scam texts by forwarding them to 7726 (SPAM), and to verify account credits only through the official Verizon website or app.
Kentucky wildlife officials report that more than 300,000 pounds of catfish were illegally harvested in state waters, with 25 people facing over 700 anticipated criminal charges. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says the case targets alleged large-scale commercial violations involving catfish harvest, sale and licensing rules. Prosecutors are reviewing evidence for formal filings in multiple counties, and defendants remain presumed innocent pending court proceedings. Conservation officers continue patrols and ask the public to report suspected illegal fishing activity.
Dolly Parton released a new version of one of her songs from Dallas to celebrate her 80th birthday, featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire. The collaboration brings together artists from different generations and genres on a single track, issued across digital platforms and radio. The project involved separate studio sessions, coordinated production work and a unified release strategy. The new recording forms part of wider activities marking Parton’s 80th birthday, including media features and promotional campaigns highlighting her long career in music and entertainment.
A Fort Worth firefighter, severely burned while battling a house fire in September 2025, has been granted workers’ compensation benefits following public scrutiny and intervention by a city council member. The case prompted internal review of claim procedures, firefighter safety, and support for injured first responders in Fort Worth.