Dallas-Fort Worth
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It’s official: These 5 DFW cities are some of the safest in Texas
5 Dallas-area cities topped a list of safest places to live in Texas. Here’s what you need to know. Living in the Dallas suburbs comes with a variety of perks. You’re close to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, music venues, museums, and sport stadiums, and you also get to experience a peaceful, slower pace of life away from…
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Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to ICE
The owner of a warehouse in Hutchins, located south of downtown Dallas, won’t sell the building to the Department of Homeland Security for it to become a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.
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Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.
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Dallas pastor says he’ll bring moral authority back to Washington DC
Watch Rev. Frederick Haynes, who is running to fill US Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s empty Congressional District 30 seat in Dallas on March 3, share why he is running for Congress during a Black Men Vote event in Plano on Tuesday night.
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ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.
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7 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW
From bar crawls and parades to authentic New Orleans’ Cajun food, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW.
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Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion
A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.
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How Dallas is tackling the senior loneliness epidemic—one companion at a time
Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years. They’re helping combat the growing loneliness epidemic.
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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat
Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.
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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.
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The 2026 DFW local grocery guide
In this year’s DFW grocery guide, we take a look at locally-owned markets, affordable options, and free food resources in our local community.
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10 Black-owned businesses in DFW for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day
Good food, creative cocktails, and unique gifts—find what you need to make this Valentine’s Day special at these Black-owned businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are going on a nine city tour this April. Here are all the details.
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Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW
While our area’s food banks and food pantries are the cornerstone of Dallas-Fort Worth’s free food access initiatives, mutual aid groups and blessing boxes fill in the cracks that these larger charities may miss.
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Where to find food banks and food pantries in DFW
Across DFW, these food banks and food pantries form the backbone of the region’s hunger-relief efforts.
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Storm damage forces indefinite closure of beloved Kleberg-Rylie library
The Kleberg-Rylie library branch has been closed indefinitely after sustaining storm damage. Here’s what you need to know. The Kleberg-Rylie branch of the Dallas Public Library system has been closed indefinitely following last week’s storm. Dallas Library’s Director, Manya Shorr, told WFAA that freezing temperatures in the building led to something bursting in its mechanical room. As…
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Deep Ellum’s oldest butcher shop enters its 131st year in business
For more than a century, the area’s oldest butcher shop has thrived in Deep Ellum, even as the neighborhood around it evolved.
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Galleria Dallas recently opened a Girl Scouts exhibit, just in time for the annual Cookie Program
Galleria Dallas has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to create an exhibit honoring the organization’s 113-year history.
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$13M grant could speed up Dallas’s Community Park project
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Dallas’s Community Park project. Here’s what you need to know.
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5 highly-rated local Hispanic markets in DFW
We’ve taken a look across the entire DFW metroplex and found 5 small, locally-owned Hispanic markets with high ratings and excellent customer reviews.
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A closer look at five Hispanic supermarket chains serving DFW
Texas-based Hispanic market chains play a vital role in meeting everyday needs for millions of people across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Five of our favorite local Asian markets in DFW
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a slew of amazing locally-owned and Texas-based Asian markets that deserve our praise and patronage.
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These are the 13 best concerts by politically active artists coming to DFW in 2026
DFW will soon get a chance to see live performances from music artists unafraid to share their political beliefs.
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Mark your calendars: Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opens In Dallas January 31
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster. The fine dining eatery will open Jan. 31.
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Dallas delays Mill Creek tunnel project, extending timeline to 2029
Dallas’ Mill Creek Tunnel project was originally scheduled for completion in 2024. Now, it likely won’t be finished until 2029.
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Five of DFW’s best European markets
Whether you’re missing flavors from home or just looking to expand your palate, these European markets in DFW are worth seeking out.
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Six standout farmers markets in the DFW area
Some neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, where full-service grocery stores are scarce. Farmers markets help bridge that gap by bringing producers and consumers together in neighborhood settings.
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A winter storm is coming! Here are tips for Dallas residents
As Dallas experiences inclement weather, various city departments share tips about staying safe.
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Wrongfully executed in 1956, Tommy Lee Walker is finally cleared
Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956. Now, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has declared him innocent.
