How Dallas's Representative and Senators Voted on the Nation's New Housing Law
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law. Rep. Crockett voted YES. Sen. Cornyn: YES, Sen. Cruz: DID NOT VOTE.
Lena StroudJuly 15, 20261 min read
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Dallas ISD Outlines Next Steps for 2026 Bond Program Implementation
Following the approval of the 2026 Bond Program, Dallas ISD has begun developing an implementation timeline and soliciting firms to oversee planning and construction.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20262 min read
Dallas Back-to-School Events Offer Supplies and Registration
The City of Dallas and community partners are hosting a series of events from July 11 to August 8 providing school supplies, uniforms, and registration assistance for the upcoming school year.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20262 min read
Dallas ISD Back-to-School Registration Event on August 11
Dallas ISD invites families to Ellis Davis Field House on August 11 for in-person registration, supplies, and enrollment assistance for the upcoming school year.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
Dallas Youth Assist With World Cup Semifinal Player Escorts
Local children are assisting with player escorts for the upcoming World Cup semifinal match at Dallas Stadium.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.3390 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 14, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.3390 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
AEW Set to Return to Dallas in September
All Elite Wrestling will make its return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area this September.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
Family Seeks Additional Charges Following Teen Arrest in Lake Ray Hubbard Drowning
Relatives of a victim in a Lake Ray Hubbard drowning are calling for further legal action after a teenager was taken into custody.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Hinojosa Announces Mayoral Bid
Michael Hinojosa, the former head of the Dallas Independent School District, has announced his intention to run for mayor of Dallas, with a stated focus on housing issues and support for underserved populations.
Lena StroudJuly 13, 20261 min read
Dallas Hosts Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo is taking place in Dallas to honor Black cowboy heritage.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
Teen Arrested After Body Found in North Texas Lake
Authorities have taken a 19-year-old into custody following the discovery of a teenager's body in a North Texas lake.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
DFW Road Work Scheduled from July 13 to July 19
Scheduled road work in the DFW area will take place from July 13 through July 19.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
Dallas Venue Prepares for Spain-France World Cup Semifinal
A Dallas stadium is making final preparations to host the World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France scheduled for Tuesday.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.3660 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 13, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.3660 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
East Dallas Coffee Shop Worried About Sales During Road Closure
A popular coffee shop in East Dallas is concerned about losing revenue due to a six-week road closure.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
DART Board to Select New CEO From Three Finalists Next Week
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit board will vote on a permanent chief executive on July 14 after meeting with three finalists.
Wade RamosJuly 12, 20262 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.3760 as Monthly Costs Ease — July 12, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.3760 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 12, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.3900 as Monthly Costs Ease — July 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.3900 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 11, 20261 min read
Dallas furloughs thousands of workers to address budget gap
The City of Dallas will furlough thousands of employees on three mandatory days to help cover a $30 million budget shortfall.
Wade RamosJuly 11, 20262 min read
Dallas County Begins West Nile Mosquito Control Spraying
Dallas County health officials have initiated aerial and ground mosquito spraying in far North Dallas after local samples tested positive for the West Nile virus.
Wade RamosJuly 11, 20262 min read
7/4-7/11 Dallas Real Estate Report: 5,112 Listings, Sale Price Up 9.8%
Zillow counted 5,112 Dallas, TX homes for sale as of June 30, 2026, while Redfin reported 2,843 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $498,702.
Wade RamosJuly 11, 20262 min read