Hinojosa lays out mayoral run focusing on housing, growth; backs strong mayor
The idea of a stronger mayor has picked up steam in recent months. Hinojosa said it could help Dallas move forward.
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After 1 month, Dallas says goodbye to the World Cup with a stadium full of stars
Regardless of what happened on the pitch, people came from all over the globe to embrace us, and we embraced them back.
Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing
In a federal court filing, the educator’s lawyers allege the actions of online “trolls,” rather than a reported breach of district policy, were the real reason she was reassigned from Western Hills High School.
Parkland board talks $18M bailout for Dallas County mental health system
Last week, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned that mental health provider Metrocare was weeks away from financial ruin.
Former DISD chief Hinojosa enters 2027 Dallas mayoral race
Hinojosa is the first candidate to declare in what is expected to be a crowded field to replace Eric Johnson as mayor.
‘Target the money’: Activists say Love Field ICE protests are working
ICE uses charter flights to move detainees across the country. But after activists protested the company’s corporate headquarters, those flight patterns are starting to shift.
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Texas Republicans are going after THC. Yes, again
Lawmakers convened for invited testimony on the mental health effects of THC last week, setting up another session targeting the drug.
In a new book, an award-winning journalist exposes the con man who fooled her too
In “Catch the Devil,” Pamela Colloff details how a prolific jailhouse snitch manipulated the courts for decades — and, for a moment, even got the better of her.
$1,500 a month to spend on rent? Here’s where Dallas apartments stack up
Everything may be bigger in Texas, but with that budget, your apartment sure won’t be.
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Downtown homeless volunteers say they are ‘not going to be bullied’ amid crackdown
Handing out food in downtown has become controversial as the city advances its own plans for fighting homelessness.
What happens when the city’s new digital kiosks break?
Over the weekend, one Dallasite noticed that a new kiosk in Turtle Creek had been smashed by a giant rock. Dallas, amirite?
These immigrant kids were once protected. Under Trump, their deportations have tripled
The Trump administration has gutted policies that gave immigrant minors access to legal counsel and relief from deportation while they applied to stay in the U.S.
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Opposition mounts to police camera ‘surveillance state’ in Dallas-Fort Worth
There are over 600 AI-powered cameras monitoring Dallas streets. Advocates are concerned about data privacy and use by federal immigration enforcement.
Beloved senior center off the chopping block as Dallas weighs budget dilemma
After being charged with reducing costs by 15%, the park department debated closing four recreation centers, including one for seniors.
Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas
After a 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he will retire from the World Cup stage.
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As dog days of summer approach, Dallas Animal Services braces for impact
Mechanical failures and crowding have pushed Dallas’ animal shelter to the limit yet again. What’s the fix?
Certificate in ICE custody death contains obvious error, family denied full autopsy
More than 100 days later, Nazeer Paktiawal’s family has more questions than answers about how the Richardson resident died after being arrested by ICE.
SMU report suggests driverless cars could cut congestion in DFW, concerns remain
Advocates for AI-driven AVs have argued that the vehicles could cut commute times, a claim supported by a new SMU study, although many are still skeptical.
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Texas World Cup two-step: pictures from our Fourth of July road trip to Houston and back
The Dallas to Houston drive is one of the shorter trips between any of the 16 North American World Cup host cities, so we took advantage of it.
Socceroos, Salah, Pharaohs, oh my! The stars of the 2026 World Cup keep showing up
Friday’s match did not seem to feature any altercations between Dallas police and a foreign soccer squad.
Altercation between Dallas police and Egypt staff goes viral, DPD says they were called
A DPD officer can be seen yelling “Back off! Back Off!” in the face of a member of Egypt’s soccer staff in a crowded hotel lobby.
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For North Texas entrepreneurs, World Cup brings a chance to score profits
Whether it be charging for face paint, refreshments, or parking, some North Texans have cashed in during the tournament.