Stories by Bethany Erickson
Local News
Dallas Faces Difficult Choices As It Continues To Navigate Active Ransomware Attack
It's been more than three weeks since the ransomware gang Royal attacked City Hall. Here's what we know about ransomware, and what those hackers are looking for.
Arts & Entertainment
Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: May 26-29
There is plenty in the way of festivals, nostalgia (both 80s and 90s) and jam bands to occupy your Memorial Day weekend, plus an outdoor concert and fireworks.
Arts & Entertainment
Three Years After His Death, Dallas Still Honoring Local Music Icon Bill Wisener
Bill’s Records and Tapes founder Bill Wisener died in 2020, but Dallas is still paying tribute to his legacy.
Local News
Leading Off (5/25/23)
Today will be sunny and in the mid-80s, so find some time to head outside before the face-melting heat of summer arrives.
Local News
How Texas Democrats Killed Bills Promoted by Advocates of Affordable Housing
Two bills housing advocates said could ease restrictions that keep developers from building affordable units are dead, and another failed to advance. Some urban Democrats were the ones holding the knife.
Stories by Bethany Erickson
Local News
Valley View Mall Is Finally Gone, the Fires Are Out, and Development May Be Coming
After 10 mostly contentious years, Valley View is officially gone. City leaders and its developer, Scott Beck, say it's time to turn over a new leaf and start moving dirt.
Local News
Leading Off (5/19/23)
Here's hoping tonight's storms don't pre-empt the Stars-Golden Knights game, or knock the power out.
Arts & Entertainment
Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: May 19-21
Festival season has officially kicked off, and it's totally apparent this weekend, with the Tacos & Tequila Festival, Wildwood Festival, Main Street Festival, and more.
Local News
DFW Grew Faster Than Any Region in the U.S. Last Year, But Dallas Didn’t Make Up Its Losses
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro had the fastest rate of growth of any area in the U.S. last year. But despite some growth, much of the heavy lifting still happens in areas outside of Dallas.
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Dallas Police Will Divert These Calls To Try To Improve Response Times
Reporting lower-priority, non-emergency incidents to Dallas police will soon happen through an online or phone reporting system. The department estimates it will save more than 135,000 patrol hours.