ACTA DIURNA

Elections · Nov 4

From Trump support to Democratic gains: Texas Latino voters make their voices heard

A surge in Latino voter turnout is drawing attention across Texas following Tuesday's midterm elections . Democrats made gains in key races, and advocates said Texas Latino voters played a significant role.

Read at CBS News Texas (CBS 11)

City Hall · Nov 5

Solo diners, budgets or bougie: The local’s guide to Thanksgiving out in Dallas

We've rounded up several categories, including solo dining, bougie splurges and options other than turkey. Party tip: make reservations soon.

Read at Dallas Observer

Public Safety · 4h ago

Fort Worth woman charged with murder in Wise County man's death

Wise County Sheriff's Office said Paula Blancas-Espinosa, 36, was arrested for the murder of Jorge Sosa-Vargas, 26, whose body was found on a road near Rhome Nov. 3.

Public Safety · 20h ago

Dallas man arrested at JFK airport in $373M bank fraud case; 13 others indicted

The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.

Public Safety · Nov 5

DeSoto man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges

A DeSoto man faces up to life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of sex trafficking five women, including a minor, in Texas.

Read at FOX 4 KDFW

Public Safety · Nov 4

KERA: Deep Ellum workers raise concerns over public safety amid shootings over Halloween weekend

From our KERA partners: "Everyone’s working so hard to keep the neighborhood what it should be,” Susan Carson told KERA News in an interview.

Read at Lakewood Advocate

Public Safety · Nov 5

Deep Ellum creative community refuses to let Halloween shootings write the neighborhood’s next chapter

Venue owners, artists and gallery keepers share how they’re moving forward after last weekend's Halloween shootings.

Read at Dallas Observer

Public Safety · Nov 2

Police continue investigating multi-vehicle crash near Denton haunted house

The status of the ten people hospitalized following a Halloween crash near a Denton haunted house remains unknown as police continue investigating the cause.

Read at FOX 4 KDFW

DevelopingBusiness & Economy · 1h ago

Wing Aviation to invest $125 million in Fort Worth drone factory

Wing Aviation plans to invest $125 million in a drone manufacturing factory in Fort Worth, according to the Fort Worth Report. The expansion follows its partnership with Walmart.

Read at Fort Worth Report

Business & Economy · 10h ago

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy

Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Dallas, listing more than $3.2 million owed to 20 creditors, a filing shows.

Business & Economy · Nov 3

Culturalyst Dallas Wants to Make the City’s Creative Talent Easier to Find

The Arts Community Alliance and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture launched Culturalyst Dallas, a free digital platform designed to connect local artists, organizations, and audiences through a…

Read at The Dallas Weekly

Business & Economy · Nov 4

Our neighborhood’s Sweetgreen on Gaston Avenue to close Nov. 5

Sweetgreen’s staff confirmed the Lakewood location will close for good on Nov. 5. The store will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Read at Lakewood Advocate

Business & Economy · 22h ago

‘The taco is art, and Richy is the gallery’: Tacos Richy to open Nov. 11 where Bar 3606 used to be

The service at this new taqueria is meant to reflect creator Jon Garay’s memories of sharing meals with his family in Mexico as a child.

Read at Lakewood Advocate

Business & Economy · Nov 2

Death of Latin Deli founder Fernando Barrera

Fernando Barrera with Jose Luis Rodriguez of MixTito's Popular restauranteur Fernando Barrera, founder and owner of Latin Deli and Josefina’s Cocina, died last month. He was 51.

Read at Lakewood Advocate

Schools · 4h ago

Education commissioner oversees Fort Worth ISD state takeover

Education Commissioner Mike Morath is in charge of the state takeover of Fort Worth ISD and Lake Worth ISD, according to KERA News.

Read at KERA News

Schools · 18h ago

Is your Arlington school under a state-required improvement plan? Here’s what that means

Arlington ISD will have 26 schools under a Texas-required improvement plan for academic performance.

Read at Fort Worth Report

Weather & Environment · 9h ago

Cooler temperatures and slight rain chances forecast for weekend

FOX 4 forecasts cooler temperatures and clouds across North Texas this weekend, with slight chances of rain.

Read at FOX 4 KDFW

Schools · 3h ago

Grand Prairie ISD cites legal uncertainty in play cancellation

Grand Prairie ISD said an "uncertain legal landscape" and "enforcement environment" played into its decision to cancel a play after a girl won the lead male role.

Read at KERA News

DevelopingHealth · Nov 5

Frisco ISD student pulled from natatorium pool, hospitalized

A Frisco ISD student was pulled from the pool at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium on Thursday morning and taken to the hospital.

Read at FOX 4 KDFW

Schools · 21h ago

Texas law makes it easier to remove students from class. Experts question the impact

A Fort Worth panel examined teacher safety, juvenile justice referrals and whether schools have enough resources to address student behavior.

Read at Fort Worth Report