
Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches
by Sam Cohen
| January 20, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Public Library | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | Library systems | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.

It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| January 20, 2026
Addison | Allen | Arlington | Community | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | donate blood | frisco | give blood | HEALTH | irving | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | National Blood Donor Month | nonprofits | plano | THINGS TO DO
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).

Who is running where in DFW on March 3
| January 16, 2026
Early voting for the March 3 primaries begins Feb. 17.

Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
| January 16, 2026
Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities
by Stacy Rounds
| January 15, 2026
Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.



