Good day folks 🧇

A few weeks ago, I asked y’all when you thought we’d see our first 100-degree day.

It looked like it might happen sooner than later, but with the spring rain, I think we’ve seen cooler temperatures than expected. While a lot of the dates you guessed have already passed, a few of you could still very well predict the first triple-digit day. Last year, we didn’t hit 100 until July 29.

But as for this weekend, we won’t be breaking any heat records.

If you’re looking to spend time outside when it isn’t raining, don’t forget about our newest state park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, just west of Fort Worth.

Joi Louviere

Senior Newsletter Editor, COURIER DFW

US News & World Report highlights DFW as a premier senior living destination

North Texas recently ranked No. 6 nationwide for senior living communities. (Age Cymru/Unsplash)

By Sam Cohen

Sorting through senior living options can be difficult. From having to narrow down the type of community that meets you or your loved one’s needs, to ensuring you find something within your budget, it may take longer than originally anticipated to make the right decision. One plus for North Texas residents? US News & World Report actually ranked Dallas-Forth Worth No. 6 overall in the US for the highest number of quality senior living communities. The organization published its 2026 Best Senior Living Ratings on Tuesday, and several Texas cities made the cut, with DFW ranking the highest of the bunch.

To compile its rankings, US News relies on surveys gathered from residents at over 3,000 senior living facilities across the country—their families are also polled to determine a clearer understanding of everyone’s opinion of the communities and the amenities they provide. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked highest of the Texas cities because DFW has 39 senior living communities that are deemed the “best” of every available option.

See the top facilities & why they ranked so high →

🐊 Catch of the day: An Arlington fisherman thought he caught a catfish—but it was actually an alligator and came with a citation for illegal possession. Hear the tale here. (WFAA)

🖼️ Forgotten no more: A new exhibit honors East Fort Worth’s once-vibrant “El TP” neighborhood. The Hispanic community was dismantled by highway construction in the 70s, and a former resident has spent the last 20 years documenting the stories of the families who lived there. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

‼️ GOP Chair resigns: Just a month after his reelection, Dallas County Republican Party Chair Allen West has stepped down. In a statement last week, West mentioned that some of his party members opposed his decision to acquiesce to Democrats and agree to return to countywide voting for the May election. Read more here. (Texas Tribune)

🍖 Teen BBQ battle: Prosper ISD’s Walnut Grove High School is sending two teams to the Texas High School Barbecue Competitio n in Hill Country at the end of the month. (NBC 5)

🔗 A more connected Dallas: The Trinity Forest Spine Trail has opened. It’s a one-mile long South Dallas segment of a larger project to expand 39 fragmented Dallas trails into a 50 mile loop connecting the city. Learn more here. (D Magazine)

🛫 Travel tech takeoff: Americans Airlines will be launching electronic boarding gates at DFW Airport for a more seamless and consistent travel experience. Get the details here.