Dallas County commissioners approve $1.7B budget, new tax rate

Community Impact 9/29 4:13A kcummings@communityimpact.com (K

Dallas County commissioners have passed a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that comes with an expected tax bill increase for homeowners.

Why is it so hard to evict a serial squatter? We asked an attorney who's done it.

CBS DFW Local News 9/28 5:00P Andrea Lucia

ROWLETT (CBSNewsTexas.com) The return of a woman nicknamed the "serial squatter" by eviction attorneys is raising questions about how difficult it can be to evict someone from a home. Jes and Colin Davis say Heather Schwab leased their Rowlett...

Eye on Politics: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson becomes a Republican, prompts backlash and praise

CBS DFW Local News 9/28 4:01P Jack Fink

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is facing calls to resign after he announced he's becoming a Republican. Some of Attorney General Ken Paxton's former top deputies say they'll keep pursuing their whistleblower lawsuit...

Kleberg residents seek City of Dallas improvements

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/28 2:10P Ken Kalthoff

The Dallas Kleberg neighborhood residents are banding together to fight for more attention from Dallas City Hall. Kleberg is a finger of the far southeast Dallas city limits on both sides of the US 175 C.F. Hawn Freeway that was annexed into the...

Mary Kay Foundation 5k Road Closures on September 30

Addison Texas 9/28 12:09P

Mary Kay is hosting a 5k and one-mile fun run on Saturday, September 30. Please be aware of road closures and expect delays from 7am - 10am. The run will begin at 8am and most streets will re-open by 10am.   MARY KAY 5K ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION...

Serial squatter on the move after leaving major mess in a Rowlett home

CBS DFW Local News 9/28 5:35A Andrea Lucia

ROWLETT, TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - A North Texas homeowner gave CBS News Texas a tour of the home he leased to Heather Schwab, a so-called "serial squatter ." Colin Davis arrived at his home expecting a confrontation. He asked the police to be...

Family of woman found dead inside downtown Dallas apartment is ‘relieved' suspect is in custody

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/27 4:09P Sophia Beausoleil

The family of 46-year-old Jenean Chapman said they were blindsided after learning their sister was killed. Police found the woman s body inside her downtown Dallas apartment on Monday. We re just in shock, and we re trying to gather ourselves and...

Democrats visit City Hall seeking Dallas Mayor's resignation

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/27 2:06P Ken Kalthoff

Dallas County Democrats went to Dallas City Hall Wednesday seeking the resignation of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson . Dallas city government is supposed to be non-partisan. Elected officials compete for votes without party labels. But Johnson served...

Hundreds gather at funeral for Arlington police officer Darrin McMichael

CBS DFW Local News 9/27 1:14P Jason Allen

GRAND PRAIRIE (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Hundreds of law enforcement officers filled a Grand Prairie church Wednesday for the funeral of Arlington police officer Darrin McMichael. Arlington Police Officer...

Jury awards Tony Timpa's son $1 million in excessive force case

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/27 12:56P Frank Heinz and Katy Blakey

A federal civil jury awarded the teenage son of a man who died in 2016 while in Dallas Police custody $1 million in damages for violating his father s constitutional rights. Timpa was 32 when he died...

Addison Taps Latesha Dejua as New Director of Human Resources

Addison Texas 9/27 10:06A

The Town of Addison is pleased to announce the appointment of Latesha Dejua as the new Director of Human Resources, effective September 25. Dejua will be succeeding Passion Hayes, who has been promoted to the position of Deputy City Manager.

Man accused of killing Jenean Chapman facing murder charge

CBS DFW Local News 9/27 5:46A Annie Gimbel

DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) The man police identified as a suspect in the homicide of Jenean Chapman , 46, was arrested in Austin the day after her body was found. James Patrick, 48, was taken into custody by University of Texas Police on Sept. 26....

LIVE NOW: Memorial service underway for Arlington officer killed in hit-and-run

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/27 5:12A NBCDFW Staff

The memorial service for Arlington police officer Darrin McMichael, who was killed last week in a hit-and-run crash while on his way to work, is underway. The 24-year-veteran on the police force  died...

Texas Vignette to Showcase the Work of 47 Female Artists for the 2023 Vignette Art Fair Nov. 3-4

Addison BubbleLife iReporter 9/27 3:43A Taylor Mayad

After receiving a record number of entries, Texas Vignette has selected 47 women artists from 23 cities across the state to be featured in the fifth-annual Vignette Art Fair happening Nov. 3-4, 2023,...