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Robo-Teslas invade Dallas: Tesla is the next company to launch an autonomous taxi service, and it’s now available for Dallas and Houston riders. You’ll be able to hail a ride through the Tesla app, and it’ll cost a $3.25 base fare plus $1 per mile. For new rider specials and safety data, click here. (Fox 4)
Home builds slowing: Labor shortages, tariffs, and immigration raids are threatening Texas’ residential construction industry and putting the state’s economy at risk.
Cold case reopened: UT Dallas student Brent Gutheinz was murdered in 1997. Now, an increased reward is being offered for information about his case.
Grads in need: A pipe burst in a Colleyville-Grapevine ISD building, ruining the district’s stock of caps and gowns for their 2026 high school graduates. Now, the district is asking for community help. (WFAA)
Arlington writes big check for Cowboys: The city of Arlington will fund $273 million in AT&T Stadium improvements, as well as extend the Cowboys’ lease until 2055. Some residents say they should have been able to vote for the addition to the city’s responsibilities or that the team should have paid for the updates themselves.(KERA)
Spiderman needs saving: A Denton man, who became known for bringing joy to the community by dressing up as Spiderman, is asking the community for help paying $80,000 in lifesaving medical care debt. The man, who runs a local animal rescue, had no health insurance at the time of hospitalization. (NBC 5)
Ren Fair season: The Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie is in full swing. Here are our tips to help you plan your visit.
The crawfish hunt is on: A Louisiana native has found the best places in DFW to indulge in a crawfish boil. See her recommendations here. (D Magazine)
$30 concert tickets: Live Nation is giving their All Access members $30 tickets to some of the hottest tours coming to DFW this year, including Luke Bryan, Kesha, Ne-Yo & Akon, and more. Here’s how to get yours. (Culture Map Dallas)
New murals born: Four new murals have just been unveiled in Fort Worth thanks to a public art project. See the new editions here.(KERA)
The bookworms have spoken: The city of Dallas wanted to cut its library budget by $2.6 million, but in a survey, the majority of residents said they wanted the budget increased. Now, city leaders are discussing how to keep all the libraries open, while establishing flagship locations that would be open longer and offer extended programming. (Dallas Observer)
AI at graduation: Plano ISD has decided to use an artificial intelligence system to read graduates’ names. Some students appreciate the effort in proper name pronunciation, while others say it’s lazy and impersonal. What do you think?
Dirty DFW: According to new American Lung Association data, DFW remains on the list for the worst cities for ozone pollution. Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties all received F ratings for smog. Dallas and Tarrant got C’s for particle pollution. (Dallas Morning News)
