Dallas ISD school buses rolling out new technology to keep parents connected
"They can track the bus without having to call and ask," said Jamie Sandoval, the district's executive director of student transportation services.
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"They can track the bus without having to call and ask," said Jamie Sandoval, the district's executive director of student transportation services.
the money will go towards hardware, software, consultants and monitoring software.
The Dallas Police Department is mourning the death of an 18-year veteran officer who died by suicide the day after his involvement in the fatal shooting of a homicide suspect.
You may get even hotter when you see your power bill after more than two weeks of triple-digit temperatures.
A Dallas police officer's vehicle was stolen overnight after he was shot.
The officer was taken to Parkland Hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Surrounded by his family, Newman passed away Sunday, Aug. 6 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.
In early May, hackers accessed names, addresses, medical data and other information through city government servers.
A dog was killed after its owner thought she put out a cigarette on her balcony, but it turns out it was still lit and started a fire.
On July 13 and Aug. 8, entrance to the zoo is $1.
When kids head back to school there's usually a spike in child abuse reports, DCAC says.
"The whole city is a heat island."
Police are investigating after an officer returned fire after a man shot at him at the Red Crown Inn in Southeast Dallas.
Both the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair and Tarrant County's Back to School Roundup are preparing low-income students for the school year.
The Mayor's Back to School Fair runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Centennial Building in Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX).
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
"If you live, work or play in this community, you have to do more," Bruce Carter said. "If you can invest in a kid's life, it matters. It takes them to the next level."
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
DART spokesman Gordon Shattles said that with temperatures this high, the catenary can expand and sag.
Video from Chopper 11 showed numerous police officers, some talking to people, others looking into or at cars within the area taped off.
Dallas has 40 vacancies and Fort Worth has 50 vacancies for their respective 911 call centers.
Riders say the upgrades come none too soon, and believe they're already making a difference.
High school football practices are underway, but, to many players, the toughest opponent is the heat.
The kits are available July 31 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
