How to navigate Dallas for the 2026 World Cup: Travel, Matches, and Food

The Dallas/North Texas region is preparing for a massive influx of global fans as its renamed venue, Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), hosts nine major matches, including a semi-final, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

NTX prepares for World Cup transportation rush
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In the next few days, soccer fans from around the world will learn where their team will be playing in the 2026 World Cup.

Addison considers withdrawing from DART
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Addison could be the fifth city to consider withdrawing from their agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

College student deported trying to fly home to Texas
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A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.

Travelers return to North Texas following holidays
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AAA: Nearly 82 million traveled for Thanksgiving. Many North Texas pack the airports as they make their way back home from a travel heavy holiday.

New Southwest policy could cost plus-size travelers more money

Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.

American Airlines fixes issued with all Airbus planes
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Fort Worth-based American Airlines says they have fixed all 209 Airbus 320 planes that were recently found to have software issues.

Planning tool for Texas agency can now lead you to best BBQ joints

A Texas Department of Transportation planning tool is celebrating its 20th anniversary with new map overlays, including one that can lead you to the best barbecue in the state.

Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading

Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.

Traffic backs up near DFW Airport as travelers head out
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There were traffic jams near DFW Airport on Wednesday afternoon as people worked their way toward their holiday destinations. Major roadways were expected to be just as crowded.

Millions of North Texans head to the airport, hit the road for Thanksgiving travel

An estimated 5.3 million Texans will be traveling by car for Thanksgiving, leading to heavy traffic and long delays. Traffic heading into the airports is also a major headache.

10 best places to live in Texas: The top-ranked suburbs, cities according to experts

Real estate experts ranked the top 10 cities in Texas that are appealing to new residents due to their strong economies, affordability, and quality of life.

Tips for one of the busiest travel days of the year
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Hundreds of thousands of Texans will leave their homes today to get to their Thanksgiving Day plans. Here's what you need to know about travel in DFW.

Airports fully staffed for busy Thanksgiving travel week
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People from across the country are making their way to their Thanksgiving destinations. At DFW Airport, it's one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

These are expected to be the 10 busiest US airports this Thanksgiving

Tens of millions of people are expected to be taking to the skies for Thanksgiving travel and these are the top 10 airports that are expected to be the busiest this week.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.