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The annual CANstruction competition has opened at NorthPark Center, featuring 26 large-scale sculptures made from canned goods to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has terminated its agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, prompting the Dallas Police Department to announce increased patrols on the corridor.
The Dallas Police Department is taking over traffic enforcement on city freeways following the conclusion of its partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
Researchers in Dallas find plastic waste incorporated into bird nests.
A map reveals Texas counties with the most automated license plate readers as funding is blocked.
North Texas crews responded to a large grass fire in Sand Branch that escalated to a two-alarm incident.
The Republican National Committee is hosting its inaugural midterm convention in Dallas, featuring keynote addresses from President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Texas Woman's University will launch a new downtown Dallas campus next year in partnership with a nonprofit to support students facing financial barriers.
Xavier Landum, known as BigXThaPlug, accepted a six-month deferred adjudication for an August 2025 unlawful possession of a firearm charge.
The Connection hosted its annual I'm New Here Dallas gathering on August 22, 2026, to help women build professional and personal networks in the city.
Dallas Police Department officials provided exclusive access to demonstrate how Flock cameras are used for investigations while addressing public concerns about surveillance.
A 65-acre grass fire in Dallas County was contained with the assistance of approximately a dozen agencies.
A grass fire in Wilmer consumed approximately 65 acres before being contained by multiple agencies, with no injuries reported and the cause undetermined.
A countywide burn ban prohibiting all outdoor burning remains in effect through September 25, 2026, as high temperatures and dry vegetation increase wildfire risks.
Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving have each experienced multiple officer-involved shootings this year, with some departments already surpassing their 2025 totals.
Dallas police reported that four individuals were transported to a hospital following a crash near Main and North Akard streets on Thursday night.
Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of North Jim Miller Road where a man was found with critical injuries, and a possible suspect was detained nearby.
The New York Stock Exchange has launched a new branch office in Dallas, marking its first location in the state.
A Dallas couple is among hundreds of missing persons in Nepal following deadly floods and mudslides that killed at least 360 people.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to participate in the grand opening of the NYSE Texas headquarters in Dallas.
Neighbors in the East Dallas area have reported a rise in incidents involving forced entry into parked vehicles.
