Dallas
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I tried The Brown Thumb’s Keith Lee-approved matcha
Half plant shop, half matcha cafe, Denton’s The Brown Thumb doesn’t disappoint.
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Oak Cliff’s beloved Cinco de Mayo parade won’t return in 2026
Oak Cliff canceled its 2026 Cinco de Mayo Parade due to lack of funding. Here’s what you need to know.
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Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives
Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.
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Black female-led developer plans $130M investment in South Dallas
Women Breaking Ground, a Black female-led development group, announced plans for a new $130 million project in South Dallas. Here are all the details.
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Taylor Sheridan’s new Samuel L. Jackson series lands in Frisco
Taylor Sheridan is setting his newest show in Frisco. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A new public art gallery makes its home in Dallas Arts Tower
The Dallas Arts Tower is set to open a public art gallery featuring pieces from local artists. The first exhibit begins March 5.
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The historic all-female pit crew & other trailblazing Texas Motor Speedway women
There had never been an all-female pit crew in a NASCAR event until a 2003 race at Texas Motor Speedway made history. Learn how it all unfolded. The pit crew is the glue to keeping a race car driver together. When a racer enters the pit, the crew works in incredible unison, changing tires, adding…
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No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.
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Flying high: DFW International Airport earns top honors in North America
The Airports Council International recently announced that DFW International Airport was the best in North America. Here are the details.
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The North Texas Food Bank knows it takes a community to combat hunger
The 26th annual North Texas Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 26. Here are all the details.
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Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code
Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.
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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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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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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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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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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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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
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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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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.
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Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches
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.
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It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).
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Who is running where in DFW on March 3
Early voting for the March 3 primaries begins Feb. 17.
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Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett
