The Dallas Morning News
Wrestling star Athena on her Dallas favorites, Garland roots
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- Wrestling star Athena on her Dallas favorites, Garland roots
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- All Elite Wrestling is back in North Texas with a double taping of its AEW Dynamite and Collision shows in Allen on Sept. 2. Athena, born and raised in Garland, is AEW’s longest reigning Ring of Honor world champion. We caught up with her on her Dallas favorites, Garland roots and AEW aspirations.
For more from the interview and on AEW’s return, tap the link in our bio.
🎥: Annika Sunkara/Social video producer
✍️: Joey Hayden/Sports producer
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- Why revitalizing a former KKK meeting hall is the right thing to do
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- When architect critic Mark Lamster learned of a proposal to take a former Ku Klux Klan meeting house in Fort Worth and remake it as a community center, he did not think it was a good idea.
But a design from two architects changed his mind.
Read Lamster's full column at the link in bio. 🔗
📹: Mark Lamster, Shannon Worley / Staff journalists
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- Why revitalizing a former KKK meeting hall is the right thing to do
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Architecture critic Mark Lamster argues an optimistic design remakes a Fort Worth Klan building without erasing its hateful past.
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- Gambling addictions are becoming a problem among younger adults
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Gambling no longer requires a trip to the casino. Today, all it takes is a smartphone.
While betting apps have minimum age requirements, teenagers under 18 can still engage in gambling-like behaviors.
Do you suspect your child is gambling? Here are some warning signs to watch for.
For more head to dallasnews.com
📹: Carmina Tiscareño / Audience journalist
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- The GOP’s midterm convention comes to Dallas next week. Follow us for coverage
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump and Republicans will gather next week in Dallas for the party's first midterm convention.
It's a convention without the nominations -- a two-day event built around speeches, fundraising and rallying supporters.
We'll be keeping you updated on the people, planning and power behind one of the year's biggest political events. Find our coverage at the link in our bio.
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- Second North Texas man dead, 1 still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A second North Texas man visiting the Grand Canyon on a "dream trip" is dead following a flash flood at the national park, his family confirmed. Brent Rosenkranz was a Granbury resident and owned a martial arts studio.
His friend and fellow Granbury resident, Dr. John Giusti, also died. Their friend, Timothy Smith, remains missing. Search and rescue crews are continuing to look through the park.
Read the latest at the link bio.
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- Gov. Abbott made a Texas summer playlist. Here are our picks
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Gov. Greg Abbott made a playlist of 16 Texas-themed songs. So we asked the DMN newsroom: What are your go-to Texas songs?
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- D-FW specialists perform successful surgery on Dallas Zoo gorilla
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Before July 15, a team of North Texas health specialists spent their days treating women with complex reproductive tract issues. Now, their most unique patient is a 230-pound female gorilla. 🦍
Asha, a 23-year-old western lowland gorilla, was relocated to Dallas in 2020 from the Cincinnati Zoo. A few years later, she was recommended for breeding and the resulting pregnancy put her in a risky condition,
Dr. Anne Burgdorf-Moisuk, one of the zoo’s veterinarians, breaks down Asha's procedure and recovery process. Read more at the link in our bio. 🔗
📹: Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer, courtesy of the Dallas Zoo
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- D-FW health specialists perform successful surgery on Dallas Zoo gorilla
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The zoo enlisted surgeons, anesthesiologists and women's doctors across D-FW to assist in the July 15 operation on Asha, a 23-year-old western lowland gorilla.
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- D-FW Hindu leaders share their faith, community impact
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- The Dallas Morning News held a community listening session on Aug. 29 at Radha Krishna Temple in Allen, where dozens of D-FW Hindu community members spoke with reporters about their culture and religion. Leaders of temples and charities explained how their faith empowers their contributions to their communities.
🎥: Annika Sunkara/Social video producer
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- North Texas man killed, 2 still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- John Giusti, a man from Granbury who was hiking in the Grand Canyon when flash flooding struck on Aug. 29, was killed in the floods, a spokesperson for his family confirmed. His friends, Tim Smith and Brent Rosenkranz, are among roughly 15 people still missing as of Aug. 31. David Gregory from Coppell narrowly escaped and captured video of his evacuation.
Tap the link in our bio to read more.
🎥: Courtesy of David Gregory
✍️: Timia Cobb, Jamie Landers and Sarah Bahari/Breaking and trending news reporters
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- Meet Frank Frazier, a war veteran, griot, bridge builder, father, and Black artist
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Frank Frazier, a Dallas artist and Vietnam veteran, has spent decades mentoring emerging Black artists through his Visions in Black artist collective.
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- Birds are building nests with plastic trash
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Birds in Dallas are building nests with plastic waste.
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- Dallas-area birds are building nests with plastic trash
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Researchers are tracking how birds incorporate humans’ trash into their nests across North Texas. The project is still in its early stages, but when completed, the details will be shared with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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- How much did the World Cup actually boost Dallas’ economy?
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- The World Cup crowds are long gone — so how much did the tournament actually boost Dallas’ economy? ⚽💰
A new Bank of America report found local spending rose about 3.75% year over year, with even bigger short-term gains for bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses.
But the numbers don’t tell the whole score. Here’s what the early data shows — and what it doesn’t. Read more at the link in bio.
📹: Shannon Worley / Social video producer
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- Ross fire among largest recorded in North Texas 
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- At an estimated 85,000 acres, the Ross fire is now among the three largest wildfires ever recorded in North Texas.
The blaze was 26% contained Thursday evening as firefighters worked to keep it from reaching communities near Possum Kingdom Lake and State Highway 16.
Find more updates at the link in our bio.
📹: Shafkat Anowar, Shannon Worley, Staff journalists
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- Spikes Under The Lights at AT&T Stadium puts volleyball’s growth on display
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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- College volleyball just entered a new era.
Spike’s Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium featured four powerhouse programs, with each team earning $200,000 to use for NIL, equipment, travel or other team needs. Nebraska took home the title — and an extra $150,000.
Read more at Dallasnews.com
🎥: Lia Assimakopoulos / Senior sports reporter
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- Ross fire among top three largest recorded in North Texas
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Firefighters are expected to continue working to contain the Ross fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties Friday, after the fire expanded to about 85,000 acres the day before, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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- Erykah Badu takes over downtown Dallas DJ booth ahead of album release
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Erykah Badu took over the turntables at SHYBOY HI FI in downtown Dallas on Wednesday as DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown.
The intimate, phone-free vinyl listening party celebrated her new project with The Alchemist, Before the World Blows. Thundercat also made a surprise appearance to perform “Them Changes.”
📹: Courtesy of @ibreprice
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- Palo Pinto’s Ross fire burns 80,000 acres as containment reaches 12%
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Crews battling the 80,000-acre Ross fire got some relief Wednesday as cooler temperatures and higher humidity moved into western North Texas.
The fire remained about 12% contained, with officials saying the next several hours could be critical.
Get updates at dallasnews.com.
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- Inside Mesquite's push to build a new Texas football legacy
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Mesquite High School is looking to redeem itself after a losing season last year.
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- First trial begins in Dallas rapper MO3’s murder-for-hire case
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The trial of an alleged hitman in the murder of Dallas rapper MO3 began on Aug. 26 in a Dallas County courthouse. Kewon White is accused of being hired by MO3’s rival, Yella Beezy, to carry out the murder. MO3 was fatally shot on Interstate 35 in November 2020. White pleaded not guilty to capital murder.
🎥: Shafkat Anowar/Staff photographer
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- Can this Texas football coach revive a former championship school?
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The Mesquite Skeeters welcomed head football coach Rafael Thomas in 2025. The team won a state championship more than two decades ago, but Thomas says that legacy still looms over his players. After going 1-9 in his first season, Thomas is relying on a discipline-driven system to help lead the Skeeters back to their winning ways, and in the process mold his players into young men.
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- Efforts to quell Palo Pinto's Ross Fire continue as containment reaches 12%
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- The wildfire has scorched an estimated 80,000 acres in western North Texas and is only 12% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Officials said fire crews were able to contain the fire as flames inched toward the town of Bryson during the night.
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- Firefighters work to contain wildfire ‘Pecan Fire’ in Decatur
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A wildfire in Decatur that burned 56 acres was 75% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. No injuries have been reported. It's one of several wildfires that crews across North Texas have contained in recent days amid severe heat. Tap the link in our bio to read more.
🎥: Juan Figueroa/Staff photographer
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- What North Texas renters should know about notices to vacate
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- What can a North Texas tenant do if they receive a notice to vacate?
In short, they're not being kicked out just yet.
A notice can be given when a tenant has stopped paying rent or overstayed their lease. There may still be time to negotiate with a landlord and resolve the issue.
An eviction filing, however, is something to worry about.
We're breaking down the difference between a notice to vacate and an eviction filing, and where tenants can turn for help.
Find more news at Dallasnews.com
🎥: Carmina Tiscareño / Audience journalist
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- Wildfire in Palo Pinto County spreads amid extreme heat
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- As the Ross Fire continues to burn across North Texas' Palo Pinto and Jack counties, extreme heat and dry conditions are prolonging the fire. A Palo Pinto County official told The Dallas Morning News on Tuesday afternoon that the county expects to continue containing the fire in the coming days.
This is a developing story. Tap the link in our bio to read the latest.
🎥: Elías Valverde II/Staff photographer, clips courtesy of Palo Pinto County Emergency Services Department
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- Remembering Dolly Parton: A country music ‘GOAT’
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- “Are you calling me a goat?”
In this 2023 interview with The Dallas Morning News, Garth Brooks called Dolly Parton the GOAT — and Dolly responded with her signature wit.
As fans remember the country music icon, we're bringing back this interview where Dolly reflects on her connection with Texas and more.
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- Remembering Dolly Parton: A country music ‘GOAT’
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Palo Pinto County wildfire grows to 50,000 acres
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- A fast-moving wildfire in Palo Pinto County has grown to 50,000 acres and spread into parts of Jack County, according to officials.
The fire was 5% contained as of Tuesday morning. Evacuations are underway in Jack County, while Palo Pinto County residents near Fortune Bend Road and north to Highway 16 North at FM 337 have been strongly advised to evacuate as a precaution.
Fire crews have been battling the blaze for hours as it continues to spread. This is a developing story. Stay updated at the link in our bio.
(📹: Courtesy of Kelly Pierce, Garner, Texas)
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- Dozens of cars damaged in Grand Prairie fire that sent black smoke over area
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A fire outside a Grand Prairie business damaged at least 30 cars Sunday afternoon, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
Firefighters initially responded to reports of a grass fire but arrived to find dozens of vehicles burning in a commercial parking lot.
Read more at dallasnews.com.
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- Why Westlake and Keller are divided over a data center
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A data center proposed at the border of Westlake and Keller is sowing division between the two Dallas suburbs. The project was approved by Westlake earlier this month, but it was temporarily blocked by a county judge after Keller residents filed a lawsuit. Here’s a deeper look at the data center plan and what it means for each city.
You can read about how the dispute will be settled at the link in our bio.
🎥: Annika Sunkara/Social video producer
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- A mountain of pancakes awaits the bravest at Lewisville breakfast joint
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Need weekend brunch plans for the family? 🥞 This country breakfast diner has been serving up oversized pancakes for more than 40 years. Even the regular, short stack order comes with two giant pancakes.
Feeling extra hungry? Maybe a little competitive? The restaurant's pancake challenge features five of the giant hotcakes topped with strawberries and chocolate chips, weighing in at about 6 pounds. Finish the stack, and win $200. 💰
📍 Jackie’s Ham & Eggs, Lewisville
Think you could finish all five? 👀 Let us know in the comments and tap the link in our bio for more on @hamneggslewisville.
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- Could driverless cars help fix D-FW traffic?
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A new SMU study found autonomous vehicles could cut travel delays by about one-third by 2045 — but there’s a pretty big catch. Transportation reporter Hedija Spahalic breaks down the study.
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- Kinkajou rescued by North Richland Hills police
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Anyone missing a kinkajou? North Richland Hills police rescued the small, exotic animal near a local business on Aug. 20, where it was taking shade from the Texas heat. It’s now in the care of North Richland Hills Animal Services, which is working to locate the animal’s owner.
Tap the link in our bio to read more.
✍️: Maria Salette Ontiveros
🎥: Courtesy of North Richland Hills Police Department
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- Sophie Cunningham supporters rally outside of Dallas WNBA game
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Several conservative groups rallied outside American Airlines Center on Thursday in support of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who has publicly opposed transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.
The demonstration, held before the Fever faced the Dallas Wings, called on the WNBA to clarify its eligibility rules for transgender athletes.
📹: Tom Fox / Staff photographer
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- Sophie Cunningham supporters rally outside Dallas WNBA game
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Conservative groups rallied outside the arena for Sophie Cunningham as WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the league a “political football.”
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- New details emerge as Karmelo Anthony fights for another trial
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Karmelo Anthony secured a new judge for his case. Now, he’s vying for a new trial.
Retired Judge Michael Chitty is reviewing Anthony’s motion for a new trial in a hearing at the Collin County courthouse in McKinney. The proceedings, which are open to the public, began Thursday and are expected to continue into Friday.
Anthony was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet tent in Frisco. Anthony is Black; Metcalf was white.
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- Things to do in D-FW this weekend: Aug. 21-23
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- D-FW, your weekend plans just dropped. 😎
From Saturday Night Live comedians to live music at the Nasher, there are plenty of activities to choose from.
Find more local events at the link in our bio.
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- Big Tex Choice Awards: Three judges share food favorites
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- On Tuesday, more than 20 judges selected the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners.
They tried 15 items: five savory foods, five desserts and five sippers.
Chris Kahle, Bianca Castro and Kat Dunn shared some of their favorite foods from the tasting.
Which items are you eager to try?
Find more news at dallasnews.com or the link in the bio.
Video: Carmina Tiscareño / Audience journalist
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- State Fair of Texas reveals 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The results are in 🤠🏆 The 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners have officially been crowned.
From over-the-top savory bites to sweet creations and refreshing sips, this year’s winners are giving us plenty to look forward to at the State Fair of Texas.
Watch to see who took home the honors 👀 Which one are you trying first?
📹: Shannon Worley, Zacharia Washington / Staff journalists
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- Plano ranks among America’s happiest cities. Here’s what North Texans had to say
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Plano ranked No. 16 among the happiest cities in the U.S. this year — and local North Texans say they can see why. ☀️
Breaking news reporter Lola Jahant visited Legacy West to ask people what makes Plano a happy place to live and visit. From friendly people and a serene environment to shopping, dining, safety and accessibility, here’s what they had to say about the ranking.
📹: Lola Jahant, Shannon Worley / Staff journalists
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- Inside Arlington’s treetop adventure park, with serial courses and a 600-foot zip line #dfw
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Looking for something to do beyond dinner and drinks in North Texas? Go Ape in Arlington offers treetop obstacle courses, zip lines and even after-dark adventures.
Here’s what to know before adding it to your Dallas-Fort Worth bucket list.
📹: Alyson Rodriguez, Shannon Worley / Staff journalists
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- What court records reveal about the Dallas surrogacy case
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The surrogacy case involving an Alaskan surrogate, a California couple and a baby born with a severe heart condition has drawn national attention.
Our Emily Brindley dug into the court records — including the original surrogacy contract — to explain how the dispute began, what the biological parents say and why the legal fight is still unfolding across three states.
Here's the latest. Find more updates at the link in our bio.
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- Inside the annual salsa festival that keeps North Texas dancing #salsafestival
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- What started as an experiment has become a North Texas summer tradition. 💃
The Vitruvian Salsa Festival launched in 2014 as a way to bring people to Vitruvian Park. More than a decade later, thousands still gather in Addison each week for live music, dancing and a community that keeps people coming back year after year.
Events producer Alyson Rodriguez stopped by to see what’s kept the festival moving — and, of course, got a few salsa steps in herself.
For more on the event, tap the link in our bio.
📹: Shannon Worley / Social video producer
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- Cade Cunningham weighs in on what the Rangers need to do to get back in the Wild Card hunt
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Cunningham bought a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, earlier this year.
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- Judge Roach recused from next steps of Karmelo Anthony trial
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Judge John Roach Jr. must be removed from overseeing the next phases of Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, a San Antonio judge ruled Wednesday.
Roach was at the helm in June when Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco.
Jamie Landers breaks down the ruling, and how it impacts Anthony's case. Find more updates at the link in our bio.
📹: Elías Valverde II, Shannon Worley / Staff journalists
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- Judge Roach recused from next steps of Karmelo Anthony’s case
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Roach was at the helm in June when Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco.
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- Karmelo Anthony supporters celebrate judge’s recusal from next steps in case
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Supporters of Karmelo Anthony cheered outside Collin County courthouse on Aug. 19 after the judge who oversaw his murder trial was recused. Inside the courthouse, an administrative judge ruled to remove District Judge John Roach Jr. from overseeing the next phases of Anthony's case, including another hearing happening Aug. 20. In June, Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco.
Read more about the developments, including Anthony’s next hearing, at the link in our bio.
🎥: Nicole Asbury/Breaking news reporter
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- American Airlines is bringing back seat-back screens #airlines
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- American Airlines is bringing seat-back screens back to its narrowbody fleet ✈️📺
The new entertainment systems will feature 4K displays, USB-C charging and Bluetooth headphone pairing — but the rollout won’t start until 2028.
Find more airline news at the link in our bio. 🔗
📹: Shannon Worley / Social video producer
