‘Gut-wrenching': North Texas biking community reacts to viral video of cyclist ran over near DFW Airport - Dallas news - NewsLocker (2024)

The cycling community is still in shock after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a couple of cyclists and ran over one of them, near DFW Airport on Monday.

Community invited to public safety event planned for June 25 in Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Tarrant County NAACP and Fort Worth Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are hosting the event.

More businesses seek family-friendly policies to attract and keep working parents

The rising cost of childcare is forcing many working parents to make tough choices.

Mansfield woman survives freak accident after falling out of moving vehicle, run over in traffic

A 21-year-old woman remains in the hospital after she fell out of her mother's truck and was hit by oncoming traffic in North Texas on Sunday morning.

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Mixed-status families eagerly await expedited immigration policy

The Biden Administration announced executive actions to “keep families together,” specifically U.S. citizens married to undocumented migrants vying for legal status.

Dallas housing committee recommends selling former downtown shelter building

The Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee voted to recommend the sale of property at 711 S. Saint Paul to the full council later this week.

Waco man accused of killing two Dallas-area store clerks in separate robberies

A Waco man suspected of gunning down two store clerks in two separate robberies in North Texas last week has been arrested and booked, police said on Monday.

Heat Advisory expected to be extended as heat, humidity settle over North Texas

A Heat Advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday is expected to be extended throughout the week.

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Dallas woman started diaper vending business out of ‘desperation and necessity'

Diaper Concierge is a diaper and diaper-changing accessories vending machine business started by a Dallas mother.

Trive Capital invests in Crunch Fitness franchisee

The firm, which has more than $7 billion in assets under management, invested in a company with dozens of gyms on the East Coast and across the South.

Missing kayaker found drowned in Trinity River outside of Crandall, sheriff's office says

A kayaker was found by a rescue team in the Trinity River after he was reported missing by his family.

Missing kayaker found drowned in Trinity River outside of Crandall, police says

A man was found by a rescue team in the Trinity River after he was reported missing by his family.

DBJ creates C-Suite Leaders Awards, seeks nominations

Dallas Business Journal is this year debuting the C-Suite Leaders Awards, a celebration of businesspeople who stand out in one of the country's most dynamic economies.DBJ combined two awards programs — CFO of the Year and Most Admired CEOs — and expanded the contest to showcase other deserving stories of high-level leadership.Nominations are due July 26. Applications are open online.Nominations can be submitted for CEOs as well as chief financial officers, chief operating officers, c

AT&T Stadium in Arlington over the weekend hosted its first-ever Copa America matches, a primer for the 2026 World Cup. Tens of thousands of visitors were expected to bring big benefits to nearby businesses.

SBA lenders help businesses confront capital challenges in North Texas

A DBJ analysis of Small Business Administration loan programs breaks down who is lending the most money to companies in North Texas. Learn more about those numbers and hear from small business bankers in this story, and access DBJ's data-packed list on local SBA lenders.

Fort Worth Police investigating after body found in Trinity River

A death investigation is underway after Fort Worth police said they found a body floating in the Trinity River Sunday afternoon.

Man seriously hurt after boat propeller accident in Eagle Mountain Lake

A man was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries following a boating incident at a North Texas lake on Sunday afternoon.

Man airlifted with serious injuries after boat propeller accident in Eagle Mountain Lake

A man was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries following a boating incident at a North Texas lake on Sunday afternoon.

Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts

The state’s main electric grid operator has sharply increased its prediction for how much power demand will increase in coming years.

Mansfield community gathers for Juneteenth shooting victim's funeral

Family and loved ones came together in Mansfield Saturday to honor the life of Lyndsey Vicknair who was fatally shot during a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock last weekend.

Woman accused of trying to drown girl, 3, charged with attempted murder; CAIR wants hate crime probe

A woman is charged with attempted capital murder and injury to a child after she allegedly tried to drown a 3-year-old girl at an apartment complex swimming pool last month, according to Euless police.

Toyota to expand San Antonio factory with $531M investment

The automaker plans to add approximately 500,000 square feet to its sprawling production campus in South San Antonio and create more than 400 jobs. Company officials said it’s further affirmation of Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations.

‘It was spooky': Bobcat encounter caught on camera in Plano

A heart-pounding video recorded in a Plano backyard shows a bobcat sneak up behind Boots, a 10-year-old yorkie and best friend to 9-year-old Ben.

Bobcat encounter caught on camera in Plano

A heart-pounding video recorded in a Plano backyard shows a bobcat sneak up behind Boots, a 10-year-old yorkie and best friend to 9-year-old Ben.

Architecture firm Corgan to expand HQ at Luminary in downtown Dallas

Corgan will add 11,000 square feet on the fifth floor at the Luminary, located at 401 N. Houston St., according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Find out more about the expansion of the second-largest design firm in Dallas.

NexPoint nominates 4 trustees in attempted takeover of United Development Funding IV board

NexPoint, the largest shareholder in United Development Funding IV, has announced its nominees to the board. The Dallas-based multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm founded by noted hedge fund manager James Dondero continues its quest to exert more control over the UDF.

Tarrant County approves effort to map out overdoses, joining Dallas in tracking impact of opioids

The county will use OD Mapping software to track instances where first responders use Narcan to respond to suspected overdoses.

American Airlines flight attendants 'one step closer' to strike after contract negotiations break down

The failure to reach an agreement moves 28,000 flight attendants "one step closer to a strike," according to the union representing the workers. A strike is not imminent. Flight attendants would need to be released from mediation by the National Mediation Board and then go through a mandatory 30-day cooling off period.

Promoter sentenced after fraudulent Southfork Ranch concert scheme, DOJ says

A Florida man is headed to federal prison after federal investigators say he took roughly $3 million from investors for concerts that were supposed to be held at Southfork Ranch.

Dallas Parks works to clean encampments from city parks and trails

Dallas Park and Recreation says its work to keep parks clean while addressing the impacts of unsheltered encampments continues into this summer.