Dallas-Fort Worth
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are the headlines we’ve featured throughout the week.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff partners with ICE
Attorney General Ken Paxton is giving the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office until June 1 to enter into an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Thousands of LEGO bricks transform Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is hosting a LEGO exhibition from May 22 until September 7. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum recognized among the world’s most beautiful
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington was named one of the most beautiful museums in the world by Prix Versailles. Here’s why.
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Tornado season in North Texas: Essential safety tips every resident should know
In Texas, tornadoes most frequently strike from March through the end of May. Here are some preparation and safety tips.
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Arlington Museum of Art hosts soccer-themed fan experience through August 2
The Arlington Museum of Art is hosting a soccer-themed interactive fan experience, “More Than a Match,” through August 2. Here’s what to know.
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Oak Cliff’s Tenth Street Digital Museum keeps Black history alive
The Tenth Street Digital Museum is capturing the Oak Cliff district’s notable history. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 ways to spend Memorial Day in DFW
Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity for reflection and family time. Here are 8 ways to celebrate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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Indoor play places for DFW Kids: Your rainy day guide
When rainy weather gets you down, check out these eight cool indoor play places for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Voters approve $6B Dallas ISD bond
The package will fund 26 new replacement schools, along with new safety and security upgrades.
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Deep Vellum puts Dallas on the map as one of America’s top indie bookstore destinations
Dallas’s Deep Vellum Books & Publishing was named one of the best independent bookstores in the US by Condé Nast Traveler. Here’s why.
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How one North Texas teacher became the internet’s favorite educator
Kindergarten teacher Sonja White takes her social media followers behind the scenes of her viral classroom magic.
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Dallas-Fort Worth, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of weekend events and things to do in the North Texas.
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‘Morally wrong’: Fort Worth ISD closes school dedicated to immigrants
Fort Worth Independent School District voted to close International Newcomer Academy—a school dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee students—on Tuesday night as part of the district’s state takeover.
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DFW teachers share what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
For some reason, Teacher Appreciation Week always sneaks up on me. The special week to honor your kids’ teachers is May 4 to 8, and with two kids in school and one in pre-K, it can get overwhelming fast. (Don’t even get me started on the time I accidentally gave the gifts—including personalized notes—to the wrong…
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‘I would just stay home’: Paratransit riders speak out against potential DART withdrawal
Riders who rely on paratransit services are advocating to stay in DART ahead of the May 2 election. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas County election fight ends with a return to countywide voting
The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has rejected a recent petition from a Dallas County Republican aiming to force the county to once again use precinct-based voting for the May 26 runoff election.
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‘Community not cages’: Dallas protest ICE warehouses
A group of demonstrators took part in a “National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention” on Saturday in Dallas.
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Here’s your Dallas-Fort Worth news rundown for the week
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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Dallas diners, Flock & Fresh wants to be your new chicken go-to
A new fast-casual restaurant serving up an array of chicken products is opening May 2. Here’s what you need to know about Flock & Fresh.
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This DFW salt room is shaking up respiratory recovery
The Salti Salt Spa is one of several businesses bring halo therapy to North Texas.
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Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom is ready for its second act
The Longhorn Ballroom was an iconic venue for decades before falling into disrepair. Now, it’s back and better than ever.
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Oak Cliff Pilates makes viral craze accessible
This Dallas pilates studio was recently featured in the Courier DFW newsletter series “Don’t Sleep On.”
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Mansfield doula: Purity culture policies contribute to Black maternal health risks
Learn more about how two North Texas women are advocating for Black mothers in workplaces and hospitals at the link below. Learn more: https://couriertexas.com/dfw/2026/04/13/the-black-mother-bias-north-texans-want-equity-in-the-birth-room-and-boardroom/
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Mother challenges workplace bias against mothers and wins lawsuit
Tenaj Mays doesn’t want motherhood to be something to apologize for at work. So when a former boss expressed desire to terminate people who took maternity leave, she knew she had to do something. Now, she and another North Texas woman are advocating for Black mothers in the meeting rooms and the maternity wings. Click…
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Dallas County Republicans renew push for precinct-based voting
Dallas County Republicans are once again trying to implement precinct-based voting ahead of the May 26 runoff election, with just weeks left before early voting begins.
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Jurassic perks: Dinosaur Valley State Park named one of America’s best family camping spots
Dinosaur Valley State Park was recently named one of the best family camping destinations in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
