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New tip reward offered in cold case killing of UT-Dallas student Brent Gutheinz
Brent Gutheinz | Brent Gutheinz murder | cold case | crime stoppers | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | tip reward | UT-Dallas
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.
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 […]
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
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.
Voters to decide fate of $6B Dallas ISD bond package
| April 15, 2026
Dallas Independent School District is asking voters to approve a bond package that would fund campus renovations and increase security measures on May 2.
American Airlines modernizes travel with electronic boarding gates at DFW
| April 15, 2026
CULTURE | DFW | DFW airport | DFW International Airport | DFW-hardgate | Local news | locals | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL
American Airlines will launch electronic boarding gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport this summer. Here’s what to know.
Rare Taylor Swift guitar up for grabs to help DFW children in need
| April 15, 2026
auction | Community | Cook Children’s Medical Center | Country 96.3 | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | LIFESTYLE | taylor swift
Country 96.3 is auctioning off a guitar signed by a then 18-year-old Taylor Swift. Here’s everything you need to know.
After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support
| April 14, 2026
Black Lives Matter | Community | crosswalks | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | governor greg abbott | LGBTQ | LGBTQIA+ | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rainbow crosswalks
Dallas residents are seeking new ways of showing support and pride following removal of rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks.