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Dallas County election fight ends with a return to countywide voting
The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has rejected a recent petition from a Dallas County Republican aiming to force the county to once again use precinct-based voting for the May 26 runoff election.
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After years of planning, Frisco’s Grand Park breaks ground April 27
Phase One of construction on Frisco’s Grand Park is set to begin on April 27. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Plano ISD sparks debate over using AI announcements at upcoming graduations
Plano ISD said it will use an AI-powered tool to announce student names at upcoming graduations. Not everyone is happy with the decision. The debate over artificial intelligence and how to use it ethically and sustainably has ramped up in recent years. Though the idea of using “computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human…
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BBQ, ballers, and yarn bombers: Here’s the Dallas-Fort Worth news you missed this week
Here’s the latest news out of DFW
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After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support
Dallas residents are seeking new ways of showing support and pride following removal of rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks.
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Invasive birds & ‘feminist Andy Warhol’: Here’s what you missed in Dallas-Fort Worth this week
Here’s your news update for the week of April 6.
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The history of Fort Worth-founded Mrs. Baird’s bread
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fort Worth brand.
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These North Texas deviled eggs received Mark Cuban’s last ‘Shark Tank’ deal
The DFW food chain does nothing, but creative deviled eggs.
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Protein ice cream and free pre-k: Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas- Fort Worth
Here’s the news you missed from March 30-April 3, 2026.
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DFW chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling named 2026 James Beard Award finalists
Dallas chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling are officially finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Dallas ISD will offer free pre-K to all students starting next school year
Any preschool-aged student—no matter their economic status or background—will have the option to enroll in free pre-K classes in Dallas ISD starting next school year.
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9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dining out with your dog is easy at these dog-friendly restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Fort Worth, it’s time to Get-Lit: An adult book fair is coming Mar. 29
The Get-Lit: Adult Book Fair is taking the Dallas-Fort Worth area by storm. Here’s everything you need to know about these exciting events.
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Texas Education Agency names new Fort Worth ISD superintendent amid state takeover
The state intervened at the district after one campus received five consecutive failing grades on the A-F accountability rating system from 2018-2023.
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Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus just changed world track & field history forever
North Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion at the World Indoor Championships. He placed first in the 800-meter final. Justin native Cooper Lutkenhaus became a world champion on Sunday when he placed first in the 800-meter final at the World Indoor Championships. The 17-year-old, who attends Northwest High School, completed the dash in 1…
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Frisco’s Little Bit Bakery charms Kelly Clarkson
Angela Henson’s Little Bit Bakery has taken off since Sep. 2025. The Frisco resident was recently highlighted on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’
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A new Target opens in Oak Cliff. But what about that boycott?
More than a year after a nationwide boycott, a new Target three years in the making has opened in Oak Cliff. But are we still boycotting the big-box retailer? The Target at Wynnewood Village, a shopping center and area of Dallas that’s home to a majority Black and Latino population, is located in a food…
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Bills pile up as North Texas TSA officers continue working without pay
Dallas TSA officers continue working without pay amid ongoing partial government shutdown. It’s getting harder for them to make ends meet.
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The 8 coolest sleepaway summer camps near DFW are filling up fast!
These eight sleepaway summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth are full of adventure, friendships, and life lessons.
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North Texans say they’ve been ‘shut out’ of decisions about massive data center
Locals left a meeting hosted by the developers of a new artificial intelligence data center in Fort Worth with more questions than answers.
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8 kid-friendly DFW destinations to visit on spring break
Have a picnic, visit wildlife, and check out more cool (and educational!) spring break experiences in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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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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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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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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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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ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.
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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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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat
Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.
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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.
