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After years of planning, Frisco’s Grand Park breaks ground April 27
| April 22, 2026
civic park | Community | construction | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | frisco | Grand Park | Local news | phase one | urban oasis
Phase One of construction on Frisco’s Grand Park is set to begin on April 27. Here’s everything you need to know.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules
| April 21, 2026
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools.
New tip reward offered in cold case killing of UT-Dallas student Brent Gutheinz
| April 21, 2026
Brent Gutheinz | Brent Gutheinz murder | cold case | crime stoppers | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | tip reward | UT-Dallas
22-year-old Brent Gutheinz was murdered in 1997. Now, an increased reward is being offered for information about his case.
How more Texas universities are bending the knee to far-right extremism
| April 21, 2026
college | COLLEGE STUDENTS | DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | HIGHER ED | HIGHER EDUCATION | North Texas | Texas Lead Story | university | University of North Texas | university of texas at arlington
Staff at both the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of North Texas have been fired for allegedly violating the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion ban.
11 restaurants in DFW where kids can eat for free
| April 21, 2026
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | free kids meals | kids | kids eat free | LIFESTYLE
Save some money by bringing your kids to one of these fantastic restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth that offer free kids’ meals.
That’s a lot of dough: Mrs. Baird’s family ranch relisted for nearly $11 million
| April 17, 2026
Baird Ranch | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | Johnson City | Mrs. Baird’s Bakery | Mrs. Baird’s Bakery family | TEXAS | texas hill country | TEXAS HISTORY | West and Swope Ranches
Baird Ranch in Johnson City was recently relisted for sale. Here’s everything you need to know about the historic property. If you’re from Texas, you’re more than familiar with Mrs. Baird’s bread. The Fort-Worth founded company has been baking up staple items for pantries across the Lone Star State since the early 1900s. Part of the bakery’s […]
Texas needs OB-GYNs. This future doctor had to leave to become one
| April 17, 2026
ABORTION | HEALTH | health care | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | maternal health | maternal healthcare | Repro Rights | reproduction rights | TEXAS | women's health
Texan doctor Jennifer Smith (not her real name) is a first-year obstetrics and gynecology resident working at a hospital outside the state. In this interview with COURIER Texas special correspondent Bonnie Fuller, Smith explains why she couldn’t continue her education in Texas—and why she may not be able to return to practice in the state she loves.
Plano ISD sparks debate over using AI announcements at upcoming graduations
| April 17, 2026
AI | artificial intelligence | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | plano | plano ISD | Plano Senior High | Plano Senior High graduation | public education
Plano ISD said it will use an AI-powered tool to announce student names at upcoming graduations. Not everyone is happy with the decision. The debate over artificial intelligence and how to use it ethically and sustainably has ramped up in recent years. Though the idea of using “computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human […]
BBQ, ballers, and yarn bombers: Here’s the Dallas-Fort Worth news you missed this week
| April 17, 2026
DALLAS | dallas county | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food and drink | FORT WORTH | James Talarico | nature | politics | SPORTS | TEXAS POLITICS | THINGS TO DO
Here's the latest news out of DFW
Texas residential construction is breaking down under Trump administration
| April 16, 2026
Texas has long relied on rapid construction to keep housing relatively affordable and to absorb a fast-growing population. But beyond that, the construction sector in Texas is a critical economic engine, contributing $144 billion (5.1%) to the state's total GDP in early 2025. A slowdown in residential construction has created a drag on overall state economic performance.
Journey through time at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival
| April 16, 2026
artists | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Scarborough Renaissance Festival | SHOPPING | Waxahachie
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie is celebrating 45 years in style. Come along on a trip through the village, including must-see performances.
US News & World Report highlights DFW as a premier senior living destination
| April 15, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | senior living | senior living communities | US News & World Report | US News’ 2026 Best Senior Living ratings
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the best places in the country for senior living communities. Here’s what you need to know.