Two Dallas police academy filings carry $77.22 million combined estimate
The filings cover separate Basic and In-Service academy buildings, but their status does not show construction progress or how the estimates fit the campus budget.
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$12.28 million registration adds detail to Dallas police training campus plans
The filing covers the Criminal Justice Center, while the broader UNT Dallas campus still has an $88.5 million funding need and a developing schedule.
$14 million Kaufman County ESD fire station project registered in Forney
The filing follows proposed city-district planning work, but the available records do not identify the station’s address, staffing or response-time effects.
Scott Vornberg sworn in as interim Garland police chief as Jeff Bryan moves to City Hall
The transition puts a nearly 32-year Garland police veteran in charge of the department while the former chief takes a broader city administration role.
Fort Worth police specialist reportedly returns to work after line-of-duty injury
His reported return follows a May 1 hospital release, but available reporting does not say whether he resumed full duties or has work restrictions.
Armed barricade and house fire reportedly threaten nearby Dallas homes
The Delaware Avenue home sustained heavy damage while firefighters protected nearby residences; injuries and custody status were not established.
North Texas water safety guide: Life-jacket rules and Tarrant County drowning data
Tarrant County recorded 197 fatal drownings among residents from 2019 through 2024. Review the life-jacket and paddling rules that apply on Texas waters.
Dallas and Fort Worth warning sirens: What they cover and when they test
Dallas tests its 178 outdoor sirens at noon; Fort Worth tests at 1 p.m. and recommends keeping at least two or three other ways to…
Minor injured in Little Elm rental-party shooting, police say
Police reported no ongoing public threat after the shooting near White Oak and White Pine drives. Little Elm is reviewing possible action against the rental…
Man and dog reportedly die after pond rescue attempt in Argyle
The pond was reportedly just inside Argyle, while early coverage used Denton; multiple agencies responded, and the man’s identity remains unreleased.
North Texas Human Trafficking Warning Signs and Where to Report Concerns
Possible signs include isolation, excessive work hours and little or no pay. Reporting options differ for emergencies, local tips and cases involving children.
After Hadley Hanna’s death, Texas camp changes give parents a 2026 safety checklist
Texas now requires qualifying camps to be licensed before operating, while parents can ask about evacuation plans, alerts and floodplain cabins.