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Plano In Talks With Stars Over Willow Bend Site, City Hall Debate To Shape Mavs’ Plans

By Austin WoodFebruary 27, 2026

Plano has confirmed discussions with the Dallas Stars, while a Dallas council member is willing to “Let the Mavs go to the burbs.”

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Irving, Farmers Branch Join Plano in Calling Off DART Exit Votes

By Austin WoodFebruary 27, 2026

The council voted unanimously to repeal an ordinance calling for a May 2 election. Plano was the largest city to have called an exit vote.

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Voter Turnout is Up Ahead of Dallas County Primary Election Voting Deadline

By Austin WoodFebruary 27, 2026

Voters are casting their ballots early. And one party’s attendance is fueling the turnout.

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Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby.

Former Lake Dallas High School Star QB Sued for $1 Million After Joining Texas Tech

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 27, 2026

Brendan Sorsby was the top QB in the transfer portal, and his old school isn’t happy about it.

Adam Bazaldua is joined by South Dallas residents and State Rep. Venton Jones.

Dallas City Council OKs Agreement for Fair Park Community Greenspace

By Austin WoodFebruary 26, 2026

Council members unanimously voted to allow Fair Park First to oversee development of the community park, which is expected to break ground as early as August.

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Embattled North Texas Universities Still Navigating Political Pressure, Cutting DEI Programs

By Austin WoodFebruary 26, 2026

The University of North Texas has announced a nearly $50 million budget shortfall, while UT System schools are to avoid ‘controversial’ subjects when possible.

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World Cup Host Cities Are Scrambling Due to Federal Funding Delays. Here’s Where Dallas Festivities Stand

By Emma RubyFebruary 26, 2026

Local officials have described a 34-day festival including concerts and watch parties that will be free to the public.

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It’s Always Been Hard to Rent In Dallas. It’s Only Getting Harder

By Emma RubyFebruary 25, 2026

The Child Poverty Action Lab’s annual report details the challenges facing low-income renters across Big D.

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Who’s Driving That? Waymo Driverless Cars Now Roving Dallas, Houston

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 25, 2026

Waymo autonomous vehicles are equipped with 13 cameras, four lidars and six radars.

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No More Status Quo: Council ‘Skeptical’ of Billion Dollar Pricetag on City Hall Repairs

By Emma RubyFebruary 24, 2026

Monday’s condition report revealed a failing fire suppression system and water infiltration issues, but no major structural damage.

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Dallas Officials Have Mixed Reactions to $1 Billion City Hall Repair Report

By Austin WoodFebruary 23, 2026

City Council members will be briefed on the report’s findings at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday.

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A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up

By Emma RubyFebruary 23, 2026

For over a year, Princeton halted construction as the town’s population boomed. State legislators don’t want it to happen again.

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Dallas City Hall Requires $1 Billion in Repairs, Report Says

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 21, 2026

The stunning number includes more than $300 million for the ‘most urgent problems.’

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What to Know About the 2026 FC Dallas Major League Soccer Season

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 20, 2026

There’s reason to feel positive about FC Dallas in 2026, but just how positive, exactly, is the question.

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What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists

By Emma RubyFebruary 20, 2026

In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?

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Dallas May See Vehicle-Free Downtown Streets During the World Cup

By Austin WoodFebruary 20, 2026

Council members were briefed on plans to close portions of Akard and Main streets during the World Cup earlier this week.

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Texas Republicans Want Prayer in Schools. Dallas Districts Are Saying No

By Emma RubyFebruary 19, 2026

Districts will have to decide whether to adopt a period for prayer or religious studies by March 1. So far, most seem uninterested.

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It’s Time to Vote: A Guide to the Dallas County Primary Elections

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 19, 2026

It’s all anyone’s talking about these days. Here’s what you need to know to vote in Texas.

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Survey Asks What Residents Want From Dallas Libraries as Closures Loom

By Austin WoodFebruary 18, 2026

The survey, offered by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, seeks to clarify what Dallasites want the city to prioritize in its library system.

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City to Consider Regulations, Protections for Stray, Feral Community Cats 

By Emma RubyFebruary 18, 2026

The new parameters were inspired by the conflict that unfolded in Bishop Arts last spring over the neighborhood’s cat colonies.

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North Texas Host Committee Outlines Human Rights Priorities Ahead of World Cup

By Austin WoodFebruary 17, 2026

With millions of people on their way to Dallas, the World Cup brings an array of challenges, including human trafficking.

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EPIC Mosque in Plano

UPDATE: Timeline of the EPIC City Controversy as a Federal Agency Opens an Investigation

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 17, 2026

Controversy focused on the proposed Muslim community began in February of 2024. Here’s what’s happened since, including a new federal investigation.

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