DPD Headquarters to Get Security Overhaul. Yesterday the City Council approved $2 million to tighten security in the front lobby of DPD headquarters, as well as new protective gear for officers.
City Hall Decides Not to Ban Travel and Business with North Carolina. The City Council rejected a resolution that would’ve banned dealings with North Carolina’s businesses over LGBT laws that had required transgender people to use the bathroom according to their birth gender. Some council members were concerned such a resolution would affect business with Bank of America.
NFL Files Motion to Attempt to Get Zeke Off the Field. In an effort to enforce its six-game suspension of Cowboys running back Zeke Elliott, the NFL last night filed a motion for an emergency stay of the injunction that’s letting Zeke continue to play. The league asked U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant (also the judge who issued the injunction) to issue a ruling by the end of today. If necessary, the NFL will go to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals tomorrow morning.
Mexican Drug Cartel Allegedly Back in Dallas. Yesterday, charges were announced against eight members of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel regarding a methamphetamine trafficking plot supposedly operating in Dallas and DeSoto. They were charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The defendants used Dallas-area homes as meth labs throughout the past year.
Dallas Symphony Donating Concert Proceeds to Harvey Relief. Single-ticket sales from the symphony’s performances today and Sunday will go into a relief fund that’ll help people in Houston affected by the hurricane.
It’s North Texas Giving Day. Today‘s the day to support local nonprofits. Last year, a record-breaking $37 million was raised. This year’s giving is underway and ends at midnight.
