State Fair of Texas fried food icon Fernie Winter dies at 95
The woman who brought the funnel cake and countless other fried food favorites to the State Fair of Texas has died.
Organizers unveil plans for 2021 Juneteenth festival at Fair Park
The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.
Multiple raids lead to arrests of "most violent criminals in all of Dallas"
Multiple agencies led by the FBI hit multiple locations on Thursday and arrested dozens of who they call some of the "most violent criminals in all of Dallas." It’s unclear exactly how many were arrested, but law enforcement concerned about the potential danger were determined not to be outmanned when they started kicking in doors.
2-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Dallas
A 2-year-old has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Dallas.
State Fair of Texas to fully reopen in September 2021
This year you can leave your car in the parking lot and use your feet to explore the State Fair of Texas. It's coming back in all its fried food glory for 2021.
18-year-old dead, woman wounded in Dallas shooting
One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting Saturday night in Dallas.
Fair Park mega-site administers 400,000 vaccine doses
Dallas County administered its 400,000th vaccine dose Thursday at its Fair Park mega-site.
Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site allowed walk ups to get vaccine Saturday
The COVID-19 vaccination site at Fair Park is allowing for walk up vaccinations Saturday.
Dallas, Tarrant counties pause use of Johnson & Johnson shots over safety concerns
Concerns about a rare side effect of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine forced North Texas providers to either cancel or redirect their vaccination efforts.
250,000th COVID-19 vaccination given at Fair Park megasite
A quarter of a million doses have been administered so far at the Fair Park hub. Shot number 250,000 was given to a 20-year old college student named Quincy.
Coach looking to expand ROTC-type program after seeing success at Dallas ISD elementary school
ROTC programs are high school staples, but what about similar military-style programs for our youngest students?
Fair Park's Hall of State needs at least $3 million in repairs after winter storm damage
The Hall of State had just re-opened after a $14 million restoration project, but now needs millions in repairs after February's historic winter storm.
Gov. Abbott asks feds to keep FEMA COVID-19 vaccine sites open in Texas
As things currently stand, the so-called mega sites are finishing up second doses and expected to end at the start of next month.
Bushes named honorary chairs of Fair Park fundraising drive
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush are the honorary chairs in a fundraising effort to transform Fair Park.
Dallas minority neighborhoods getting free rides to get vaccinated
The call to get more people vaccinated in minority communities is being underscored. Some health professionals say COVID-19 across Black communities has caused a state of emergency.
Acting Army Secretary tours Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site and meets with county leaders
Acting Army Secretary John Whitley discussed the partnership with Dallas County leadership, FEMA, and the Department of Defense.
Newly renovated Hall of State at Fair Park damaged by winter storm
The Hall of State at Fair Park will need extensive repair only months after major renovation was completed.
Dallas County to continue COVID-19 vaccinations alongside FEMA at Fair Park
At Fair Park, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Dallas County are working side by side to get people vaccinated against COVID-19 in large numbers.
COVID-19 vaccination hubs across North Texas starting to reopen after closing due to winter weather
North Texas vaccine hubs are now working to get back up to speed after the winter storms shut them down for several days.
Many COVID-19 vaccine sites in North Texas to remain closed Wednesday due to winter weather
Most COVID-19 vaccination sites across North Texas will remain closed Wednesday after another layer of winter weather coated roads.