Dallas-Fort Worth
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Transportation shouldn’t keep anyone from voting, and DART is making sure of it
DART is offering free rides on various services to polling locations on Election Day. Here’s how it works.
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Meet the North Texas public school teacher aiming to flip the Texas House
Jordan Wheatley is a public elementary school teacher who is running this November “from the classroom to the Capitol” to flip a seat in the Texas House.
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Fort Worth residents lose faith in local leaders over data centers
Letitia Wilbourn, a Fort Worth resident and member of the heavily industrialized Echo Heights neighborhood, said residents “can’t believe a damn thing” their local leaders say regarding a $10 billion hyper scale data center development deal with Black Mountain Energy after members of the city council took campaign donations from the company’s CEO.
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The Granada Theater has been part of Dallas for 80 years. Now, it’s saying goodbye.
After 80 years in business, the Granada Theater in Lower Greenville will close in 2027. It’s set to be replaced by a bathhouse.
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Cowgirl Museum honors trick riding pioneers in new exhibit
A new exhibit at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, “Gravity Defied,” opens Nov. 7. Here’s what it includes.
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The 8 best bookstore cafés in DFW for readers to check out
Discover your next read and hang out for a while at one of these 8 bookstore cafés in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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‘Your vote matters’: Fort Worth residents share the importance of early voting
Energy was high in Fort Worth on Sunday as community members gathered for a “Party at the Polls” event hosted by the Fort Worth NAACP, where voters could enjoy free food, live music, and early voting all in one place.
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Abbott welcomed Vivek Ramaswamy’s Bitcoin firm to Texas. Now it faces a lawsuit
A federal judge let a former Strive employee’s retaliation claim against the Dallas company and Ramaswamy move forward. Ramaswamy has played down his role in Strive while running for Ohio governor.
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Check out these 16 ‘Party at the Polls’ events in DFW
Early voting runs now through Oct. 30, and several “Party at the Polls” events are happening across North Texas to celebrate.
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Tarrant County Judge candidate shares the importance of down-ballot races
Democratic nominee for Tarrant County Judge Alisa Simmons spoke on the importance of down-ballot races at the Tarrant County Subcourthouse on Tuesday, highlighting how those positions directly impact local residents.
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Texans revolt against ‘billion-dollar bullies’ over a data center
For the last year, Fort Worth residents have been fighting “billionaire bullies” who want to build a massive hyperscale data center in their community.
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‘Watchdogs, not lapdogs’: Democrats rally in Dallas as early voting begins
Sarah Eckhardt, the Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller, made a stop in Dallas as early voting kicked off on Monday, Oct. 19, encouraging voters to cast their ballots for candidates who will act as watchdogs for the government, not lapdogs for the rich and powerful. Early voting runs through Oct. 30, and Election Day is…
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Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity brings new homes and hope to historic Joppa
The freedmen’s town of Joppa is getting a restorative hand thanks to the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. Here’s everything to know.
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North Texas Republican endorses James Talarico for US Senate
Alan Steelman, a former Republican Dallas congressman, showed his support for Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico during a campaign stop in Plano on Sunday night. His remarks came during Talarico’s first “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts” barnstorm stop the day before early voting begins in Texas.
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Dallas County sees unprecedented voter turnout on first day of early voting
Early voting for the mditerm election begins today in Texas, and our DFW Political Correspondent Katie Serrano caught up with Oak Lawn Democratic Election Judge David Fisher at the Oak Lawn Branch Library to hear about the unprecedented amount of voters heading to the polls.
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Fantasy fans & families will fall in love with the enchanting Scarborough’s Hollow
A traditional fall festival combined with the wonder of a Renaissance faire creates a truly magical experience at Scarborough’s Hollow.
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One student’s casting dispute puts a Grand Prairie school production in the spotlight
A female student from Grand Prairie was told she couldn’t play a male role in an upcoming school production. Here’s what to know.
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In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label
In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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Here’s how you can join, or cheer for, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk in DFW
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk for breast cancer research comes to DFW next weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
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We asked Dallas residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this month, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Disney magic is coming to Fort Worth
A new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives comes to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History starting Nov. 14. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Local artist raises awareness around data centers
During “The People Over Data Centers” art show at Weston Gardens in Fort Worth over the weekend, local artist and secretary of the Fort Worth Enviornmental Coalition of Communities Isaiah Thomas shared how his art puts a face to the enviornmental injustices happening in North Texas.
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‘The People Over Data Centers’ art show unites Fort Worth residents
Residents gathered at Weston Gardnes in Fort Worth on Saturday for a “The People Over Data Centers” art show, where local artists and residents showed their resistance to North Texas’ recent data center boom and the industrialization of Black and brown communities in Tarrant County.
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8 kid-friendly ways to spend fall break in DFW
Fall break is here! Keep your kids entertained with these cool, spooky, and educational fall activities in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Gourd news: Denton County’s Great Pumpkin is staying put
Denton County’s Great Pumpkin was set to be relocated unexpectedly this year until residents chimed in. Here’s what went down.
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‘It’s imperative that we get out and vote’: What to know about early voting in Tarrant County
On Tuesday night, BlackTOP hosted a community conversation in Fort Worth where speaker Dione Sims, a Democrat running to represent Texas District 25, urged Tarrant County residents to make a plan to vote early.
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Tarrant County voters sue Republican Judge Tim O’Hare over slashed polling locations
Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is facing a new lawsuit after the county slashed nearly 100 voting locations ahead of the midterm election.
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Delightful Development Co. steps in to keep Lammes Candies alive
Lammes Candies is officially avoiding closure thanks to the help of Delightful Development Co. Here’s everything you need to know about the new deal.
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Little Spark, big screams: Arlington studio ignites North Texas’ interest in horror
Little Spark Films, a Latino-owned North Texas horror movie production company, is creatively expanding. Here’s how.
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‘We’re funding our own surveillance’: North Texans slam Flock cameras
Residents across North Texas shared their thoughts at a “DeFlock Tarrant County” meeting on Monday night, agreeing Flock cameras are a bipartisan issue that needs more awareness as AI surveillance continues to increase across the state.
