Dallas neighborhood fuming over short-term rental party house
Dallas police officers faced a house with so many party-goers they stopped counting.
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Dallas police officers faced a house with so many party-goers they stopped counting.
Stricter rules have been adopted by the City of Plano, likely to take effect by the end of April. Existing STRs will be grandfathered into the new rules, but new rentals cannot open in single-family neighborhoods.
Homeowners who list their properties on Airbnb have until April 30 to comply with the rental platform's new policy.
Several residents have formed the 'Lewisville Neighborhood Coalition' to call for regulations regarding these STRs which people book through services such as Airbnb or Vrbo.
Short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo continue to be a controversial issue in communities across North Texas, and Lewisville has become the latest city to enter the debate.
Many users hoping to book vacation rentals through Airbnb say they have had their accounts suspended or placed under review due to their criminal records.
As the battle over short-term rentals continues in communities across the country, more cities are adopting regulations.
The house, located in Malibu, will be up for grabs on Airbnb next month.
Many Dallas homes will be banned from being listed on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo.
For years, Dallas residents have been voicing concerns about short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. Monday morning, the committee of Quality of Life, Arts & Culture will host a meeting to discuss the issue.
A group of Plano homeowners is now demanding restrictions on short-term rental properties after a shooting happened at one in their neighborhood over the weekend.
Frustration continues to grow from Plano residents as the city grapples with how to deal with short-term rentals in the city.
Parties at Airbnb listings became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic due to safety measures and restrictions at bars, restaurants and clubs.
The Dallas City Council is tackling the long-standing issue of vacation rentals. Many neighbors want them out of residential areas but it's a means of extra income for some homeowners.
Parties, pollution, and parking: even if you've never stayed at a short-term rental, chances are you're paying for the problems they can create.
Airbnb will pursue legal action against the booking guest of a recent disruptive party where guests trashed a North Dallas rental.
On Wednesday, May 5, the Dallas City Council will hear from the public about what they think in a hearing scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Now more than a year into the pandemic, Airbnb is thinking ahead, to summer, by announcing a block on 1-night reservations during the Fourth Of July weekend of entire home listings in Texas.
The city has been considering regulations for more than a year and looked at new options this week.
It's a gamers dream -- Irving-based 7-Eleven is teaming up with Airbnb to offer a sleepover Game-All-Night Experience. A few lucky North Texans will get a private stay at a new luxury evolution store before it debuts to the public.
Airbnb is cracking down on so-called "party houses" this New Year's Eve. The goal is to prevent large groups from using rentals to ring in 2021 and contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
When it comes to booking vacations, short-term rentals can offer chic accommodations at an affordable price, but some North Texas residents say that convenience comes with consequences.
Whether you're using Facebook, Airbnb or VRBO, consumers should report any suspicious listings.
During 2018 in Dallas, the number of people using Airbnbs increased 70 percent from 2017 accordingly to company.
After hearing from about two dozen neighbors complaining, the Hurst City Council banned leases that last for less than 30 days, essentially a ban on services like Airbnb.
Families across North Texas may be in need of a last-minute present or a missing ingredient for a special holiday recipe.
The FAA issued a ground stop for most planes flying to DFW, on top of delays caused by an American Airlines software issue.
A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Dallas, Denton and Collin counties until 2:30 p.m.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Most areas in North Texas will see heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms, but an isolated severe storm is possible.
The FAA issued a ground stop for most planes flying to DFW, on top of delays caused by an American Airlines software issue.
Families across North Texas may be in need of a last-minute present or a missing ingredient for a special holiday recipe.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
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"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A Dallas City Council committee met behind closed doors Monday before approving a new list of three semifinalists.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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His office said the "the governor's injuries were serious but not life-threatening and could have been much worse."
Granger released a statement after a Dallas news site reported that she was living in a memory care facility.
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With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
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Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
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The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
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