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Erin Jones

Dallas, Sherman

@CBSDFW Reporter | #NorthTexas Native | @maybornUNT alum | Email: [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Erin Jones

    A Dallas ISD community is coming together one day after a heartbreaking loss. A vigil was held Friday night outside Botello Elementary School to honor a 9-year-old student who died after being hit by a car while walking home from school Thursday. "This is definitely a somber summer that everyone is going into—it definitely gives you awareness," said parent Cynthia Rocha, whose children attend the school.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erin Jones

    Following a deadly fight at a park in Ferris, City Manager Brooks Williams said the community has raised tough questions about what can be done to prevent future tragedies. Williams emphasized that such violence is rare in the city. "We haven't had a murder in a decade," he said. Tragedy sparks call for action After the death of a 17-year-old and the arrest of five individuals, Williams said he's been fielding many questions from concerned residents.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erin Jones

    Dallas council approves major parking reform After years of debate, the Dallas City Council has approved sweeping changes to the city's parking regulations, aiming to modernize outdated rules and support small businesses and walkable neighborhoods. The reforms, passed in a 14-1 vote Wednesday night, eliminate parking requirements in several key areas, including downtown, near transit stations, historic landmarks, offices, and retail spaces.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erin Jones

    McKinney's new drive-thru ordinance sparks debate In a 5-1 vote last week, the McKinney City Council approved a new ordinance: Drive-thrus and speaker boxes must now be at least 200 feet from single-family homes or residential zones. This is a big jump from the previous requirement of only 20 feet. There can be exceptions, but this would require a special permit.

  • 4 weeks ago | keyt.com | Erin Jones

    By Erin JonesClick here for updates on this story    NORTH TEXAS, Texas (KTVT) — For the first time, driverless semi-trucks with no one behind the wheel are on the road in North Texas. It’s part of a commercial launch in North Texas by Aurora Innovation, a tech company making big waves in the world of autonomous freight. “This is a true moment in history,” the President of Aurora Innovation, Ossa Fisher said.

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Erin Jones
Erin Jones @erinjonesnews
17 Mar 25

Happening now: A vigil is being held for 14-year-old Daisy Paredes. Garland police say she was walking with her 16-year-old brother when they were hit by a speeding driver who left the scene Sat. night. Driver has been arrested and charged. More: https://t.co/8M1YpzjwfK https://t.co/wHhiWCSmAr

Erin Jones
Erin Jones @erinjonesnews
16 Jan 25

Keller ISD school board meeting getting started. For the first time — parents, students and teachers will be able to address the board about a controversial idea to split the district in two. We’re told about 120 people have signed up to speak. @CBSNewsTexas https://t.co/ACrWwdLzdh

Erin Jones
Erin Jones @erinjonesnews
9 Jan 25

A snow-covered waterfall making the perfect backdrop for a photo shoot! @CBSNewsTexas https://t.co/uehq32KfZF