Dallas County

Dallas County health officials confirmed the area's first heat-related death of the season. Warnings have been issued to residents regarding extreme temperatures. To assist those in need, free emergency A/C units are being offered.

Incoming Dallas County District Attorney Amber Givens spoke to the media after a special panel cleared her of all State Commission on Judicial Conduct allegations. The ruling allows her to prepare for her upcoming role as DA following the November election.

The Parkland board is considering an $18 million bailout for Dallas County's mental health system. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned that Metrocare, a mental health provider, is nearing financial ruin.

Dallas County's largest mental health provider, Metrocare, faces a severe financial crisis requiring up to $15 million to avoid going broke. County officials are divided over how to rescue the organization.

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan asylum seeker, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside his home. Dallas County has blocked the release of his autopsy report.

Dallas County is hosting its 10th annual Expunction Expo with a two-day application window starting July 8. The event aims to help residents clear eligible criminal records to enhance housing, education, and employment opportunities.

Dallas County Jail continues to face challenges in releasing inmates on time, resulting in at least $100,000 in expenses from December to June for holding prisoners past their planned release dates.

Dallas County approved funding for Metrocare's CFO due to a projected $18 million financial loss. Metrocare, the largest provider of mental health and intellectual disability services in Dallas County, is facing a desperate financial situation.

Destin Scott was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Dallas County judge under a 2023 Texas statute that treats lethal fentanyl distribution as murder. This marks the first murder conviction in Dallas County under this law.

A Dallas County constable attempted to move a Waymo autonomous vehicle blocking a street during a fire at the Clyde apartment complex. Waymo stated the vehicle was making a three-point turn and had a minor system issue. Law enforcement expert Alex Del Carmen highlighted regulatory gaps in emergency response involving autonomous vehicles.

Texas voters are participating in a municipal runoff election on June 13 to finalize undecided races from the May 2 election. The runoff includes top two candidates from races where no candidate received over 50% of the vote, with key dates including early voting (June 1–9) and mail-in ballot deadlines. Voters in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties have specific ballot details and voting location options.