Dallas News: Bomb Threat at North Dallas High, Roadkill in Benbrook, Auto Shop Dispute in Fort Worth, and American Airlines Wi-Fi

North Dallas High School Bomb Threat

• 🚨 North Dallas High School was evacuated due to a bomb threat on the first day back from winter break.
• 🚓 Dozens of police officers, including SWAT and canines, responded and swept the campus.
• 🏫 After a two-hour investigation, authorities confirmed the threat was a prank call, and students were allowed to return to class.
• ⚠️ Dallas ISD police are investigating the origin of the swatting call.

Roadkill and Development in Benbrook

• 🦌 Residents in Benbrook are concerned about an increase in roadkill due to new housing developments impacting wildlife habitats.
• 🛣️ Carcasses are left to rot, posing an eyesore and a danger to drivers on roads like Ranch to Market Road 2871.
• ⚠️ Suggestions include installing deer crossing signage and potentially lowering speed limits.
• 🌳 Texas Parks and Wildlife acknowledges that development can disrupt habitats, but has limited recourse.

Auto Shop Controversy in Fort Worth

• 🏘️ Neighbors in Fort Worth are opposing the opening of Fifth Gear Automotive in a residential area, citing concerns about noise and traffic.
• 📜 Homeowners plan to start a petition and speak at city council meetings to voice their objections, claiming zoning regulations were not followed.
• 🤝 The auto shop owners state they are aware of the pushback and are committed to being a good neighbor and addressing community concerns.
• ⚖️ Fort Worth City Councilman Alan Bllelock emphasized the importance of constituent input in zoning decisions.

American Airlines Free Wi-Fi

• ✈️ American Airlines will begin offering free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting this month.
• 💳 The caveat is that passengers must be a member of American's frequent flyer program, which is free to join.
• 🌐 The airline plans to install free Wi-Fi on 900 planes by early spring.