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DART warns of immediate service cuts if five cities vote to leave transit system

NBC DFW 1/14 7:21A Alanna Quillen

Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials are sounding the alarm about what could happen if five North Texas cities decide to leave the regional transit system this spring. City leaders in Plano, Irving,...

Survey seeks public input on University Park's accessibility

UP Texas News 1/2 5:49A

The City of University Park is working with Kimley-Horn to develop an ADA Transition Plan. We’re asking residents and stakeholders to share their input and help identify problem areas.

DART Mockingbird Station Construction/Worcola Closure

UP Texas News 12/16 4:25A

DART is scheduled to begin construction work on Monday, December 15 around Mockingbird Station, which will result in temporary road closures in the area.

Uber is launching a new driverless rideshare option for customers in Dallas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/3 4:41A Briauna Brown

When requesting a rideshare through Uber in Dallas, you may see some changes in your options like a car without a driver . In its first partnership with Avride, Uber is launching robotaxis in the city. "We're excited to launch autonomous rides in...

Addison may become the fifth city in North Texas to withdraw from DART

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/30 1:58A Jack Fink

The future of DART remains uncertain as a fifth city in North Texas, Addison, will consider withdrawing from the transit agency. On Tuesday, the town council will decide whether to give voters the final say during an election this spring. Plano,...

Rep. Crockett's potential run for U.S. Senate in Texas would shake up the Democratic primary

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/30 1:56A Jack Fink

Texas Democrats are all abuzz about the potential for Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate, the marquee race in Texas next year. Some analysts, Democrats and Republicans have told CBS News Texas that if she enters the race,...

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaways across North Texas on Wednesday

NBC DFW 11/26 1:48A Alanna Quillen

With Thanksgiving just a day away, local nonprofits and community groups are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season. Food banks say the need is higher than ever, driven by rising grocery costs and lingering impacts from...

Formal search ends for missing SMU law professor a week after Georgia hike

NBC DFW 11/25 1:23A NBCDFW Staff

Formal search-and-rescue operations are over for missing Southern Methodist University law professor Charles Hosch, who has been missing for more than a week after setting out on a hike in northern Georgia. Hosch, 67, was last seen in Union...

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

UP Texas News 11/24 6:16A

All City offices (City Hall, Peek Service Center and UP Public Library) will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday Tree Lighting in Snider Plaza

UP Texas News 11/24 5:36A

The Holiday Tree Lighting in Snider Plaza will take place on Sunday, November 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. Stop by this beloved community event for an afternoon of music, live entertainment, photos with Santa, and festive fun for the whole family!

Dallas mayor says city should consider moving out of iconic City Hall even if it was designed by...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/7 3:28A Jack Fink

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he wants to see all the facts before weighing in on what to do with City Hall : either move out of the 47-year-old building designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei or stay and potentially spend nearly $600 million...