Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy
Surrogacy has largely escaped the political fight over reproductive rights. Now, anti-abortion activists see an opening to restrict the practice in Texas and across the country.
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MO3 Trial: Prosecutors expected to share more video, photo evidence
Follow live updates as testimony begins in the murder-for-hire trial of Kewon White, the gunman who was allegedly hired by Dallas rapper Yella Beezy to kill rival rapper MO3 in 2020.
Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy
Surrogacy has largely escaped the political fight over reproductive rights. Now, anti-abortion activists see an opening to restrict the practice in Texas and across the country.
2 top local high school football recruits transfer, UIL decision looms large
Are Texas laws making top athletes want to leave the state before they get to college?
Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Trial continues for accused gunman in Dallas rapper MO3's killing
Kewon White murder trial: Day 1 | Day 2 The first trial for three men accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme continues Friday. Kewon White is the first of the three men to stand trial. He is charged with murder and is ...
Local summer camp celebrates wins in childhood literacy
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas are celebrating summer literacy wins they said have transformed reading for dozens of kids. President and CEO Brian Slye said what started as a summer program to help with a growing need turned into a life-changing experience for many of the students who p...
Before the World Blows, Erykah Badu spends a night at home
The Queen of Dallas stirred up magic from underneath the city’s streets on Wednesday night with Thundercat, DJ Sober and her first record in more than a decade.
MO3 Trial: Jurors see photos and video evidence related to victim's car
Follow live updates as testimony begins in the murder-for-hire trial of Kewon White, the gunman who was allegedly hired by Dallas rapper Yella Beezy to kill rival rapper MO3 in 2020.
Dallas officials detail plans for Republican National Committee midterm convention
We're less than two weeks away from the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, and today, Dallas officials detailed how the city will handle the event.
Man killed in overnight shooting, police search for 2 suspects
Dallas police are searching for two suspects after a homicide early Thursday morning. Officers responded to the 100 block of north Jim Miller Road at approximately 3:20 a.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that a man was shot multiple times by two unknown suspects. The injured man was taken t...
A dozen agencies help contain a 65-acre Dallas County grass fire near church
A wildfire in the Dallas County city of Wilmer burned about 65 acres before more than a dozen agencies from around the county got it under control. The Wilmer Fire Dept. said there were no injuries reported, and they still have not determined the cause. The fire burned near the Patrick Baptist Ch...
Lyda Hill Philanthropies, TAMEST Award $1M More to Six Texas Researchers
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. A new $200,000 grant from the Hill Prizes will back AI-related research by an ocular cancer specialist at Dallas’ UT Southwestern Medical Center. Altogether, Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineeri...
Riding a Wave of Deals, Taiwan Expo USA Returns to Dallas Next Month
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Taiwanese officials return to Dallas next month for the Taiwan Expo USA , riding a wave of North Texas deals in recent months and the U.S.-Taiwan trade deal signed earlier this year. The expo will be held Sept. 24-26 at the Kay...
Mimi's Cafe Launches Fall Menu With Pumpkin Spice, Freshly Baked Biscuits, and More Seasonal Specials
The Fall Menu is available at all 38 locations across the US.
Callaway drops Frisco’s Good Good Golf after ‘misogynistic’ ad controversy
This advertisement was a bad, bad idea on the part of Callaway and Frisco-based Good Good Golf.
New Friends New Life Names Its 2026 ProtectHER Honorees: Trey’s Law Advocate, Toyota-Baker Botts Clinic, Jensen Project Founder
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. In memory of her brother, Elizabeth Carlock Phillips of Dallas passionately advocated for passage of Trey’s Law , which took effect in 2025. Now the Dallas nonprofit New Friends New Life will honor that work with one of its 202...
2 hurt, another flees Red Bird area fiery crash
Dallas police are investigating a multi-vehicle overnight crash on Wheatland Road in the Red Bird area that hospitalized two people, set one car on fire, and prompted a search for a third person who fled the scene.
Texas Research Alliance Brings Its Applied Quantum Vision to the C-Suite
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the Texas Research Alliance (TRA) will host Quantum for the C-Suite at the Park City Club in Dallas, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, technology innovators, researchers, investors ...
Dallas prepares for RNC convention with street closures, heightened security
Federal, state and local law enforcement have been working for several weeks on security preparations for the first-ever Republican National Committee Midterm Convention at American Airlines Center. The convention is expected to bring about 20,000 visitors and dignitaries, including President Tru...
Funding has to come from somewhere as City Council requests budget revisions
Funding for pools, libraries, animal services and the Dallas zoo were discussed on Wednesday.
Mansfield’s Trinity Forge Celebrates Two 50-Year Employees
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Decades into their careers at Mansfield-based Trinity Forge, Richard Hughes and Don Moody recently celebrated their golden anniversaries at the forging and precision machining company. Hughes was the first employee in Trinity F...
Beloved Dallas steakhouse Al Biernat’s expanding to ‘bullish’ downtown Fort Worth
One of the most famous steakhouses in Dallas is part of a massive transformation happening in Downtown Fort Worth.
Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 28-30
The Dallas film scene is thriving, experience a niche pocket of it this weekend at the Dallas Asian American Film Festival.
North Texas cities total over 20 officer-involved shootings so far this year
We are three-fourths of the way through 2026, and some local departments have already exceeded their 2025 officer-involved shooting totals.
Where to buy local beef in North Texas
Consumers are suddenly reading labels a bit closer. Here's a guide to ensure you know where your beef is coming from; from pasture to your plate.
Inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival showcases local stories, growing community in North Texas
The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival has sold out before its first screening, a milestone organizers say reflects a growing appetite for independent film and for stories rooted in the experiences of Asian American Texans. The festival will debut this Saturday at the Dallas Museum of ...
Dallas police & crime scene analysts testify about evidence in MO3 murder trial
The first trial for three men accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme continues Thursday morning; it began on Wednesday . Kewon White is the first of the three men to stand trial. He is charged with murder and is accuse...
Trackdown: East Oak Cliff homicide suspect takes off on foot after convenience store shooting
A June shooting in East Oak Cliff left a man dead, and Dallas Police are searching for a suspect who took off on foot.
Builders FirstSource Teams Up With AI Startup Digs on ‘Digital Twin’ Platform for Homes
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Irving-based Builders FirstSource and Vancouver, Washington-based startup Digs plan to build an AI-equipped platform that generates a “digital twin” of a home. Builders FirstSource, a supplier of building products and services,...
After 50 years, Smokey John’s revamps its brisket game
In addition to a shiny new smoker, the owners have changed they way they trim briskets allowing for more offerings.
Patented: BuzzBallz’s Pop-Top Cocktail Container and 158 More Inventions Across North Texas
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. BuzzBallz LLC, the Carrollton company that built a national ready-to-drink cocktail brand around a hand-sized plastic sphere, received a patent for a container that pairs a plastic body with a metal pop-top lid. The sole invent...
Most anticipated concerts of 2026
There are still plenty of big shows to come through North Texas this year: Jonas Brothers, Vince Staples, Sex Pistols and so much more.
Dallas County confirms measles case with 3 locations for exposure
Dallas County health officials confirmed a measles case and identified three potential exposure locations in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco earlier this month.
Thieves keep targeting same East Dallas blocks & vehicles; ‘Nothing left to steal'
Neighbors in East Dallas say they’re seeing a spike in nightly smash-and-grab car break-ins. Filed police reports, videos and photos sent to NBC 5 show thieves targeting the same blocks, even the same trucks. People in neighborhoods along Lower Greenville say they are waking up daily to find shat...
Thrust Flight Takes Its Pilot Training East in Hampton University Partnership
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Addison-based Thrust Flight, a provider of aviation training, teamed up with Hampton University in Virginia to teach the next generation of pilots. A new aviation campus near Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport will...
AI Cybersecurity Boom Pushes TrendAI Past $1B in Sales on AWS Marketplace
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Buoyed by the AI-in-cybersecurity boom, TrendAI, whose U.S. headquarters is in Irving, just hit a monetary milestone in a prominent software marketplace. TrendAI, the AI cybersecurity business of Japanese cybersecurity software...
Why some THC drinks are still legal in Texas — and what it means for Dallas craft brewers
It’s almost impossible to keep up with which THC products are legal in Texas. Luckily, for infused beverage fans, many are still on shelves. For now, at least.
Dallas activists say they’re ‘not scared’ as security questions remain for Republican convention
Federal agencies will have a presence, and organizers are still wrangling with the city for a permit.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-35E in Dallas
Dallas police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian on northbound Interstate 35E near Oak Lawn Avenue early Wednesday morning.
Parents are giving up green card fights to get their kids out of immigrant jail
As children languish in detention, a federal judge sics an independent watchdog on ICE.