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Dallas Jury Awards $9.45 Million to Man Injured in Hotel Courtyard Incident During Winter Storm Aftermath

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Dallas, Texas — A jury in Dallas County has awarded $9.45 million to a 74-year-old man who sustained injuries while walking his dog at the Hotel Crescent Court. The verdict followed a weeklong trial in the 162nd Judicial District Court, where jurors examined the hotel’s negligence in maintaining safe conditions for its guests. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on March 6, 2021, when James Shelton McClure and his wife, who were staying at the hotel following damage to their home from a major winter storm the previous month, encountered an empty fountain basin in … Read more

Dallas Grand Jury Exonerates Man in Deadly Downtown Shooting Case

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Dallas, Texas — A grand jury in Dallas County has opted not to indict a man involved in a shooting case that resulted in a death in downtown Dallas earlier this year. Alton Williams, 25, was arrested following the incident that claimed the life of 24-year-old Thomas Boose on April 13. The grand jury’s decision, made on Thursday, resulted in a “no-bill” ruling, indicating that the panel found insufficient evidence to proceed with formal murder charges against Williams. Reports indicated that the details surrounding the grand jury’s evaluation remain undisclosed, as such proceedings are typically … Read more

Dallas Faces Legal Challenge Over 133 Ordinances After "Death Star Bill" Upheld

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Dallas residents are facing a significant legal battle as a lawsuit has been filed challenging the validity of over 130 city ordinances in light of recent state legislation known as the “Death Star Bill.” The nonprofit organization Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) initiated the lawsuit on behalf of three Dallas taxpayers, claiming the city’s enforcement of these ordinances is unlawful and incurs unnecessary costs to taxpayers. The suit emerged promptly after a Texas appeals court ruled in favor of the “Death Star Bill,” affirming its legal standing. TPPF argues that the 133 municipal regulations in … Read more