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12/29/2017 04:29 PM CST

Dallas’ Ice Force ready for winter weather

The City of Dallas is prepared to fight winter weather with the help of Ice Force One. Staff from Public Works and Trinity Watershed Management monitor weather and road conditions from Ice Force Command at the Southeast Service Center, and deploy trucks as needed. The City has 30 trucks retrofitted with sand spreaders stationed at four strategic points throughout Dallas, ...

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12/29/2017 11:48 AM CST

Top 5 ways to beat the winter blues

Weather in Texas can change with little warning. These simple tips can help keep you and your family safe during below freezing temperatures. Take care of pets and people – don’t stay outside longer than needed, and wear multiple layers as temperatures drop Turn off lawn sprinklers to prevent dangerous ice patches – it’s a code violation to cause ice ...

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12/29/2017 11:17 AM CST

Fireworks, gunfire and DWI – Stay safe this NYE

The City of Dallas and Dallas Police Department have reminders for those celebrating the New Year this weekend. It is illegal to possess, store, handle and/or use of fireworks in the city limits and officers may write tickets for those violating the law. This offense is punishable by a fine up to $2,000 and officers may seize the opened fireworks. ...

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12/29/2017 11:03 AM CST

Love Field is ready for winter weather

Dallas Love Field stays prepared for any kind of Texas weather, including winter weather. Part of that preparedness includes being able to keep runways and roads clear of hazardous ice and snow. Here are five fast facts on Love Field’s winter weather technology: Winter weather equipment is inspected monthly for wear and tear all year long Deicing trucks can be ...

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