Dallas FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan targets extreme heat, fan festival crowds
Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.
Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.
FWPD officer surrenders on evading arrest warrant; investigation launched
A Fort Worth police officer was placed on restricted duty after surrendering to Keller police to face a charge of evading arrest or detention, triggering simultaneous criminal and internal investigations.
A Fort Worth police officer was placed on restricted duty after surrendering to Keller police to face a charge of evading arrest or detention, triggering simultaneous criminal and internal investigations.
Air traffic control crisis causes major delays and cancellations at Texas airports
Major flight delays and cancellations are hitting Dallas airports (DFW, Love Field) after the FAA ordered schedule reductions due to air traffic control staffing shortages.
Major flight delays and cancellations are hitting Dallas airports (DFW, Love Field) after the FAA ordered schedule reductions due to air traffic control staffing shortages.
Dallas DART users voice safety concerns after 3rd shooting in recent weeks
Two previous shootings on DART trains resulted in fatalities.
Two previous shootings on DART trains resulted in fatalities.
DART train shooting injures 1, suspect arrested
Dallas Area Rapid Transit police have arrested the person they believe is responsible for a shooting on a train near the Akard Station in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit police have arrested the person they believe is responsible for a shooting on a train near the Akard Station in Downtown Dallas.
DFW TSA wait times for November 7, 2025
Travelers flying out of DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field may experience longer security wait times, delays, or flight cancellations because of the continued government shutdown.
Travelers flying out of DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field may experience longer security wait times, delays, or flight cancellations because of the continued government shutdown.
TEA announces plans to takeover Fort Worth ISD
This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.
This evening, a representative for the agency gave a timeline of when the elected board of trustees will be replaced by an appointed board of managers. It also appointed a conservator to oversee the takeover. Parents expressed concerns over the takeover in a community meeting this evening.
TEA names conservator to lead FWISD turnaround plan
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
Dallas City Council sides with police chief blocking plan to empower officers as ICE agents
A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.
A Dallas City Council committee rejected a proposal for the Dallas Police Department to join a federal program with ICE, with officials arguing the partnership would hinder local crime-fighting efforts despite a potential $25 million grant.
Texas Education Agency names conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
The Texas Education Agency has named a former teacher and New Mexico state education secretary to oversee Fort Worth ISD in the wake of its state takeover after the district had several schools that were “academically unacceptable for many years in a row."
Starbucks unveils new 'Bearista' Cold Cup, annual holiday menu
Starbucks' holiday menu is here, and Red Cup Day is just a week away.
Starbucks' holiday menu is here, and Red Cup Day is just a week away.
Dallas, Houston airports among those to see flights cut amid government shutdown
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Airports in Dallas and Houston are among those that will see flight cuts by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Plano voters to decide DART future in May 2026 special election
Plano City Council approved a special election in May, allowing voters to decide whether the city will withdraw from DART services due to financial concerns, despite strong opposition from residents who rely on the transit system.
Plano City Council approved a special election in May, allowing voters to decide whether the city will withdraw from DART services due to financial concerns, despite strong opposition from residents who rely on the transit system.
International expert astounded Dallas might demolish City Hall
A prominent Australian architecture professor is urging the Dallas City Council to save its iconic I.M. Pei-designed City Hall building from a potential demolition, calling it an internationally important symbol of the city and democracy.
A prominent Australian architecture professor is urging the Dallas City Council to save its iconic I.M. Pei-designed City Hall building from a potential demolition, calling it an internationally important symbol of the city and democracy.
Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
American Airlines makes management layoffs to 'optimize performance'
The cuts will mostly be made in Fort Worth, where the airline is based.
The cuts will mostly be made in Fort Worth, where the airline is based.
Leaders could vote on the future of Dallas City Hall next week
What happens to Dallas City Hall could be decided in a matter of days.
What happens to Dallas City Hall could be decided in a matter of days.
Dallas officer arrested for alleged domestic violence
A Dallas police officer was arrested recently in Royse City for alleged domestic violence.
A Dallas police officer was arrested recently in Royse City for alleged domestic violence.
Dallas leaders compare cost of repairing city hall vs leasing office space
Dallas city staff on Monday told council members that moving out and leasing a new building would be more cost-effective over 10 years. But some council members questioned how little staff expected a move to cost and how much it would take to repair the existing building.
Dallas city staff on Monday told council members that moving out and leasing a new building would be more cost-effective over 10 years. But some council members questioned how little staff expected a move to cost and how much it would take to repair the existing building.
‘Sesame Street’ races to Netflix with NASCAR star Bubba Wallace for season 56
“Sesame Street" is set to launch its 56th season on Nov. 10, debuting on Netflix while continuing to air on PBS Kids.
“Sesame Street" is set to launch its 56th season on Nov. 10, debuting on Netflix while continuing to air on PBS Kids.