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Black, Latino Police Associations Lead 'Walk Of Solidarity' In Downtown DallasThe black and Latino police associations in Dallas led a "Walk of Solidarity" through the downtown area Friday to call for racial equality and police reform.
Some Texas Restaurants Face Issues Opening At 75% Capacity Next Week Due To Social Distancing GuidelinesSome Texas restaurant owners said it will be nearly impossible to adhere to social distancing guidelines while expanding their seating to 75% capacity next week.
Wylie ISD Teacher Resigning After Reportedly 'Liking' Racist TweetSources told CBS 11 the Twitter post used the 'n' word and referred to blacks as "subhuman animals."
Texas Police Chief On Policing And George Floyd Death, Says Little Has Changed Since Rodney King Beating Almost 30 Years Ago"Make no mistake, the vast majority of police officers are good people, but there are too many wearing the uniform who should not be," said Chief Danny Barton.
Garland ISD Moving Graduations From Globe Life Park To Globe Life Field Due To Hot WeatherGarland ISD will be moving their in-person graduations from Globe Life Park to the Texas Rangers' new home next door due to a "dangerous heat forecast" next week.
Dallas County Seeing 'Trend Of Significant Increase' In New Coronavirus Cases (298), Deaths (10)"It is more important than ever that you avoid large crowds and keep 6 feet apart when you are outside of your home," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas Cowboys Release 'Protest To Progress' Video On Social InjusticePlayers collaborated with seven police chiefs, eight judges, social service leaders and Dallas city attorneys.
Dallas Teen Killed When Hummer Crash Rips BMW In HalfA standout student-athlete on the DeSoto High School football team was killed after a crash in west Harris County that split one of the cars in half.
Hundreds Converge On Dallas City Hall As City Leaders Declare 'George Floyd Remembrance Day'Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was joined by Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall, U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, some of the city council, faith leaders and members of the community for a George Floyd remembrance ceremony.
Politics
Hundreds Converge On Dallas City Hall As City Leaders Declare 'George Floyd Remembrance Day'Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was joined by Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall, U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, some of the city council, faith leaders and members of the community for a George Floyd remembrance ceremony.
Republican National Committee Considering Dallas For GOP ConventionThe Republican National Committee confirms Dallas is on a short-list as a potential site for its national convention.
Texas, 6 Other States Being Considered To Host Republican National ConventionRNC officials confirmed Dallas is under consideration and that party officials will likely visit possible sites in multiple states in the coming days.
Business
Unemployment Unexpectedly Drops, But Full Recovery Not ImminentThe unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
JCPenney Shrinking: Closing 154 Stores Next Week Including 4 In North TexasFour of those stores are in North Texas. The retailer said it could take about 10 to 16 weeks to complete the closures.
What Restaurants Will Survive Coronavirus?Restaurants that rely on in-house dining will continue to struggle, while delivery and takeout spots will likely thrive.
Consumer
Unemployment Unexpectedly Drops, But Full Recovery Not ImminentThe unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
What Restaurants Will Survive Coronavirus?Restaurants that rely on in-house dining will continue to struggle, while delivery and takeout spots will likely thrive.
NorthPark Center, The Galleria Remain Closed, Other Small Businesses Boarded UpNorthPark Center in Dallas and the Galleria have decided to remain closed to customers on Tuesday.
Education
Wylie ISD Teacher Resigning After Reportedly 'Liking' Racist TweetSources told CBS 11 the Twitter post used the 'n' word and referred to blacks as "subhuman animals."
Former Wylie ISD Students Complain Of Racist Culture As Teacher Placed On LeaveWylie ISD was trending on social media platforms Thursday for all the wrong reasons.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Says Racism Must Be Addressed Head On: It's Time For All Leaders To Speak Up'Kent Scribner wrote a letter to the community about racism in the wake of last Monday's death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Entertainment
Online Petition Picking Up Steam, Asks Omni Dallas To Show 'Black Lives Matter'An online petition wants the Black Lives Matter message displayed high above the streets from where protesters are evoking it -- on the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas.
Six Flags Over Texas And Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Announce Reopening DatesOn Thursday officials with Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor announced the reopening dates for the theme park and water park.
Carole 'Hey All You Cool Cats And Kittens' Baskin Wins Control Of Joe Exotic's Zoo A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix's "Tiger King" docuseries to Joe Exotic's chief rival.
Tech
Digital Confetti And All, Virtual National Spelling Bee Crowns 14-Year-Old ChampionThe two Texas teenage ex-spellers who launched an online spelling bee to fill the void left by the canceled Scripps National Spelling Bee had little trouble running a challenging competition.
Robots Delivering Food, Groceries In FriscoStarship Technologies, which launched their robots in 2014, have worked on university campuses and cities across the country and world for the last few years.
Spelling Bee Launched By Texas Teens Prepares To Crown National Champion, From HomeThe SpellPundit National Online Spelling Bee, an event created by two Texas teenage ex-spellers to fill the void left by the cancellation of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, is preparing to crown it's first champion.