DART board names Gene Gamez interim president and CEO
Longtime agency attorney steps in after Nadine Lee's contract ends; leaders say they're prepared for World Cup crowds.
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Longtime agency attorney steps in after Nadine Lee's contract ends; leaders say they're prepared for World Cup crowds.
Organizers said locals are encouraged to drive to matches.
The money will go toward upgrades like new shelters and benches, and real-time arrival displays, DART said.
Nadine Lee has led DART since July 2021, but she told the board Tuesday night in a closed-door session that her decision to resign was made after reflecting on the agency's progress and future.
Monday night marks the start of a pivotal week for the future of DART.
Under the new proposed model, Dallas' voting power is lowered to 45% and seven board seats.
In Plano, city leaders are already planning for what comes next — regardless of the outcome at the ballot box.
DART said it's prioritizing the safety of its riders, operators and frontline teams while maintaining service on its most frequently used routes.
DART and its member cities have been meeting for months and are still trying to resolve differences, even after some cities set elections to withdraw from the agency.
Police said the incident didn't take place on a DART vehicle.
Plano could extend its agreement with DART through 2031.
Plano, Farmers Branch, Highland Park and Irving have already placed the issue on the ballot in the spring.
Town leaders voted to deny a call for a special election.
When it comes to the FIFA World Cup, DART said it's ready for the big crowds.
Addison officials are set to vote Tuesday night on removing DART services.
DART is honoring Parks' bravery 70 years ago when she refused to give up her seat on a bus.
Just before 4 p.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue said the gas has been shut off, and all but one building has been reopened and reoccupied.
Several communities are questioning their return on investment in the transit agency.
A 5-year-old boy has died, and an injured man is facing charges after a vehicle-train crash in Haltom City, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
The City of Plano formally submitted a new proposal to DART on Friday that, if approved, could keep the city as a member of the transit agency.
Plano joins Farmers Branch and Highland Park in voting to move forward with a special election next May, letting voters decide whether to keep or drop the transit system it's been a part of for more than four decades.
By the end of this week, as many as four North Texas cities could be on their way to withdrawing from decades of bus and rail service provided by DART.
Several North Texas cities will hold meetings next week to debate withdrawing from DART transit services.
Police said the alleged assault took place between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. after the victim exited the DART train at Spring Valley Station.
DART police believe it was some kind of conflict between two people. No one else on the train was hurt.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
Voters in both parties will not be able to go to any voting center in the county on May 26.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
A North Texas father has been reunited with his young daughter, after a months-long search that spanned multiple states, officials announced.
A South Dallas woman is trying to help an unhoused Navy veteran find stable housing as the cost of living continues to climb.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
Voters in both parties will not be able to go to any voting center in the county on May 26.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
A North Texas father has been reunited with his young daughter, after a months-long search that spanned multiple states, officials announced.
A South Dallas woman is trying to help an unhoused Navy veteran find stable housing as the cost of living continues to climb.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
Voters in both parties will not be able to go to any voting center in the county on May 26.
The magistrate recommended that the Boulder firebombing suspect's family be released, saying the family is not dangerous, nor a flight risk, and agreed with the FBI that the family did not know about the planned attack in advance.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
The University of Dallas men's basketball team raised more than $60,000 for the trip that is no longer happening.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
The Rangers scored two runs in the seventh with Josh Jung driving in Corey Seager with a sacrifice fly and Evan Carter doubling home Wyatt Langford.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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