Demand for short-term rentals during the World Cup soars in North Texas

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw has triggered the first major wave of fans booking rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo for the tournament in North Texas. And while some people are celebrating the economic boom, others are concerned about what it will mean for their neighborhoods.

Rabbi mourns family killed in Sydney Hanukkah shooting

Following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival in Sydney that killed 15 people, the North Texas Jewish community felt a deep personal connection after a Dallas rabbi learned a relative was among the victims, leading to heightened security at local celebrations.