Category Archives: Breaking News

Dallas Police Officer Dead After Off-Duty Accident, Department Says

Dallas Police Officer Dead After Off-Duty Accident, Department Says

According to DPD, Officer Gabriel Bixby passed on Tuesday after a major accident. Picture courtesy of WFAA DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department is mourning an officer who was killed in an off-duty accident. Dallas Police Chief Igo confirmed to WFAA that DPD Officer Gabriel Bixby was involved in a major accident in Hunt County…MORE

U.T. President Jay Hartzell Tapped as SMU’s Next President

U.T. President Jay Hartzell Tapped as SMU’s Next President

(From WFAA-TV); DALLAS — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell will become SMU’s next president. SMU’s Board of Trustees approved Hartzell’s hire Tuesday and he will become SMU’s next president effective June 1, 2025. His last day at UT will be May 31.  The announcement comes after SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced plans this fall to…MORE

One Person Killed in Southern Dallas Shooting, Police Say

One Person Killed in Southern Dallas Shooting, Police Say

Officers responded to a fatal shooting around 11:45 a.m. Jan 5, Dallas police said. Credit WFFA DALLAS — One person died after a shooting in southern Dallas on Sunday night, police said.  Officers responded to a shooting call around 11:45 p.m. Jan. 5 in the 5300 block of Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas police said in…MORE