Dallas officials say a whistle‑blower reported that two tech staff were working full‑time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin. The claim came through Dallas’s confidential hotline in November, prompting the Office of Inspector General to start a probe. The two employees earned more th
Southern California is set to see a surprise wet spell this weekend, with rain expected from Friday night through Sunday. Weather experts predict that rainfall amounts could range between 0. 5 and 1. 5 inches, especially higher in mountainous regions. Thunderstorms may shift these figures because th
Southern Michigan has faced more than its share of wild weather lately. Tornado warnings have blared from phones and sirens have wailed through neighborhoods. People scramble downstairs, shove into closets, and brace for the worst. When alerts scream "danger now, " every second counts. Planning ahe
Dallas coach Jason Kidd has called out the NBA’s 65‑game rule, pointing to Luka Dončić’s season‑ending hamstring injury. The rule bars players who miss even one game from postseason honors, and Dončić is now ineligible for MVP or All‑NBA nods after only 64 games. He suffered the injury in a wi
Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el
Dallas has a network of 178 sirens that warn people about dangerous weather. They are not only for tornadoes but also for strong winds, large hail and other emergencies. The city follows five rules to decide when to sound the sirens: a tornado warning from the National Weather Service, a severe thun
Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off
Dallas City Hall Plaza has a chance to become something special. It could be a hub connecting Union Station and the Farmers Market. Imagine a green space stretching almost a mile, full of life and activity. People would definitely come. But first, the city needs to create something worth connecting
Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
