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Live Updates: RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas brings rally, road closures

Live Updates: RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas brings rally, road closures CBS News Fewer than half of vulnerable congressional candidates have speaking roles at GOP convention CNBC Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza' PBS...

CBS NewsSep 10, 2026

UNT to Launch $20M Sinha College of AI and Advanced Analytics

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. University of North Texas alum Vikas Sinha and his wife, Anuradha, donated $20 million to launch a college specializing in AI and advanced analytics at UNT. The Denton university said the Anuradha and Vikas Sin...

Dallas InnovatesSep 10, 2026

Cornerstone Home Lending Looks to Turn Southern Dallas Renters Into Homeowners

By Patrick Washington | The Dallas Weekly For many Southern Dallas residents, the biggest obstacle to homeownership may begin before they ever fill out a mortgage application. It is the belief that they simply will not qualify. Mark Dinkins, Regional Senior Vice President with Co...

Dallas WeeklySep 8, 2026

Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Dallas InnovatesSep 7, 2026

The great white Élephante

LA-based Élephante arrived in Dallas with luxe pajamas, plush beach towels and a spotlight on classism drizzled with racial favoritism.

Dallas ObserverSep 4, 2026

DFW Data Center Demand Remains Hot as Pre-Leasing Hits 95%

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Demand for data centers in Dallas-Fort Worth continues to sizzle. Developers have already pre-leased 95% of the more than 765 megawatts of capacity under construction here, according to a new report from Dallas...

Dallas InnovatesSep 3, 2026

Halff Announces Leigh Hollis as Chief People Officer

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leigh Hollis has been named chief people officer for Halff. Previously, she served as senior vice president and provided operational leadership for the firm's Dallas, Frisco and Richardson offices....

Star Local Media RichardsonSep 2, 2026

Former Meta Exec Buys 2 VIO Med Spa Locations in North Texas, Plans Expansion

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. After six years as a product marketing leader at Meta Platforms Inc., Joseph Luchenta recently shifted his focus from social media to spas. This summer, Luchenta acquired the McKinney and Richardson locations o...

Dallas InnovatesSep 1, 2026

Dallas Weighs $500M Repair Bill Against Relocation for Aging City Hall

Dallas City Hall has become the center of a debate over whether the city should spend hundreds of millions of dollars repairing its aging headquarters or explore other options. But according to City Manager Kimberly Tolbert, the problems facing City Hall are part of a much broade...

Dallas WeeklySep 1, 2026

Dallas Wings Community Foundation Host 2nd Annual Kicks for a Cause

Co-authored by Rashad Miller & SiSi Encarnacion Dallas Wings fans, players and staff sported their flyest sneakers last Friday night as they gathered to celebrate the Dallas Wings Community Foundation. During its second annual Kicks for a Cause fundraiser on Aug. 28 at the Astori...

Dallas WeeklySep 1, 2026

Trial to resume on Tuesday for accused gunman in Dallas rapper MO3's killing

Kewon White murder trial: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 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 Monday. Kewon White is the first of the three men to stand trial. He is ch...

NBC5 DFWAug 31, 2026

Week 1 of trial wraps 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 wi...

NBC5 DFWAug 28, 2026

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 Me...

Dallas InnovatesAug 27, 2026

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....

Dallas InnovatesAug 27, 2026

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, includ...

NBC5 DFWAug 27, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Ranks Among Top Metros for Tech Talent Growth and AI Hiring

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth already enjoys a reputation as a financial services hub on the rise. Now, the North Texas tech sector could make a case for sharing the Y’all Street spotlight. A new report from Dallas-based c...

Dallas InnovatesAug 25, 2026

Cowboys' Shiyazh Pete reflects on ‘surreal' support from Navajo fans

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Shiyazh Pete said the standing ovation he received from Navajo fans after Saturday night’s preseason game was a moment he’ll never forget. Pete, the first member of the Navajo Nation to sign an NFL contract, saw flags, jerseys and faces from his co...

NBC5 DFWAug 25, 2026

NBC 5 sits down with Cowboys Sam Howell amid backup QB battle with Joe Milton

The Dallas Cowboys’ biggest active position battle on offense might be backup quarterback. With all 11 starters returning from 2025 and receiving depth better than ever, the biggest questions remaining might be Sam Howell or Joe Milton. Howell has thrown a touchdown and an interc...

NBC5 DFWAug 24, 2026

Wings Turn Milestone Night Into Statement Win Over Fever

The Dallas Wings needed answers. Several of their stars answered simultaneously. Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points and moved past 5,000 career points, Jessica Shepard finished with a career-high 26 and Awak Kuier set a franchise record with seven blocks as Dallas be...

Dallas WeeklyAug 21, 2026

Dallas Cowboys head to Arizona for preseason game 2 against the Cardinals

The Dallas Cowboys have less than a month until they’re taking on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Sept 13 on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys are headed to Arizona to play the Cardinals on Saturday, Aug 22 at 9 p.m. Most starters are expected to sit agai...

NBC5 DFWAug 21, 2026

Black Dallas Leadership Celebrated at 42Nd Quest for Success

For more than four decades, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has used its annual Quest for Success Awards to recognize Black entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives and civic leaders whose impact extends beyond their organizations and into the communities they serve. On Thursday,...

Dallas WeeklyAug 20, 2026

Ogunbowale and Shepard led Wings over Fever on off night for Bueckers and Clark

Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85 on Thursday night, ending the Fever’s five-game winning streak. Caitlin Clark had 10 points and nine assists and Paige Bueckers finished with 13 points ...

NBC5 DFWAug 20, 2026

Kimberly-Clark Looks Past Trees for Future Paper Products

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Irving-based consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. patented a technology platform that transforms plant fibers from hesperaloe, a drought-tolerant succulent, into sustainable material. The process of conver...

Dallas InnovatesAug 20, 2026

Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Names Troy Bertram as CEO

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation recently tapped former tech executive and Army veteran Troy Bertram as CEO to spearhead its next chapter of growth. The National Medal of Honor Museum, which opened...

Dallas InnovatesAug 20, 2026

Dallas man indicted in alleged $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has indicted a 41-year-old Dallas man for allegedly executing a long-running, multi-million dollar bank and wire fraud scheme that defrauded financial institutions and private lenders out of more than $20 million....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Aug 20, 2026

Petar Musa, Ran Binyamin propel FC Dallas to victory over Real Salt Lake

Petar Musa scored two goals to increase his league-leading total to 16, and rookie Ran Binyamin scored the winner in second-half stoppage time with his first goal to propel FC Dallas to a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. Dallas (9-5-6) posted its 11th win in Ut...

NBC5 DFWAug 20, 2026

Broadwing Capital Management Closes Oversubscribed $440M Fund

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based Broadwing Capital Management LLC, a private equity firm targeting lower-middle-market manufacturers and service providers, closed its inaugural Broadwing Capital Fund I LP. The $440 million fundrai...

Dallas InnovatesAug 19, 2026

Dallas Wings Guard Azzi Fudd To Undergo Knee Procedure

Arlington, TX (Aug. 19, 2026) – Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness, the team announced on Wednesday. Fudd will have the procedure done in Connecticut early next week and will begin rehabbing immediatel...

Dallas WeeklyAug 19, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth now reigns as the king of the global data center market, a new report shows. The report, published by commercial real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield, ranks DFW as the world’s No....

Dallas InnovatesAug 18, 2026

Von Miller Returns Home, Joins Cowboys for 15th NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys have signed veteran outside linebacker Von Miller, one of the NFL’s most accomplished pass rushers. Miller, 37, is a native of DeSoto and will be entering his 15th season in the NFL with Dallas on a one-year deal. Credit: Via DeSoto ISD He played last season wi...

Dallas WeeklyAug 17, 2026

Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars agree to stay at AAC through 2030-31 season

The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars announced they had reached an agreement about the control of the American Airlines Center on Monday. In a statement, the Dallas Mavericks said the American Airlines Center will serve as the home of both teams at least through the 2030-31 seas...

NBC5 DFWAug 17, 2026

DFW Airport scraps proposed Muslim washing stations after public scrutiny

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is dropping plans to install washing stations for Muslim travelers in Terminal D after accelerating its review of the proposal amid increased public attention. The proposed stations were intended to allow Muslim travelers to perform wudu, a...

NBC5 DFWAug 15, 2026

From battle to beauty, DMA exhibit explores the art of Japanese metalwork

What do the swords of the samurai have in common with cloisonné enameling? Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork, an exhibition on view at the Dallas Museum of Art through Sept. 6, investigates the inventiveness and craftsmanship of Japanese metalwork. “ Samurai to th...

NBC5 DFWAug 15, 2026

Arlington native returns home in Ella Langley concert

Country music star Ella Langley is “Choosin’ Texas,” specifically Fort Worth, as she brings her Dandelion tour to Dickies Arena this weekend. And a hometown girl is coming with her. “Getting to play in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is always really meaningful to me. I have so much h...

NBC5 DFWAug 14, 2026

Gronk helps push Witten's Hall of Fame case; both players eligible for 2027 class

One of the greatest tight ends in Dallas Cowboys history, Jason Witten, and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history are hoping to share a stage next summer, when the Hall of Fame Class of 2027 is inducted. 2027 is Rob Gronkowski’s first year eligible; it’s Witten’s third, a...

NBC5 DFWAug 14, 2026

Dallas Cowboys kick off the Preseason against Super Bowl champ Seahawks

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at Lumen Field. It will be the first game at that stadium since the Seahawks won the NFC Championship Game and then the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are trying to reach those heights for the first time in 30 years, but the Se...

NBC5 DFWAug 14, 2026

Cowboys reporter Watkins discusses joint practice with LA Rams, position battles

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had mixed opinions about the Dallas Cowboys’ showing at joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams this week. The Cowboys are preparing for their first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs caught up with th...

NBC5 DFWAug 14, 2026

Baby Gabriel born in Dallas amid surrogacy dispute

Baby Gabriel born in Dallas amid surrogacy dispute FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Baby at center of multistate surrogacy controversy born in North Texas Dallas News Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas The Texas Tribune...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthAug 13, 2026

Surrogacy battle unfolding in Dallas takes new turn

A surrogacy battle playing out in Dallas is getting national attention and taking a new turn. The baby at the center of the dispute was born Wednesday, and now the fight is over who should care for him. The battle started with a surrogacy agreement and a diagnosis earlier this ye...

NBC5 DFWAug 13, 2026

The Clock Is Already Running on Dallas’ Next Budget

The current budget shortfall may have prompted Dallas to furlough thousands of city employees, but City Manager Kimberly Tolbert says the more immediate concern is what happens next. Dallas is already working toward its next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, with a balanced budge...

Dallas WeeklyAug 13, 2026

Shield AI Flies Taiwan Drone Swarm Without Human Pilots

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Defense tech firm Shield AI said it completed a live drone swarm exercise in Taiwan in which three Taiwanese-built drones flew a coordinated search mission under its Hivemind AI software instead of human pilots...

Dallas InnovatesAug 13, 2026

Mavericks’ 2026-27 Schedule Features Tough Start, Marquee Matchups

After months of anticipation, the Dallas Mavericks now know the road ahead for the 2026-27 season. The NBA unveiled its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, revealing a challenging opening stretch, several marquee matchups and another year of national exposure as Dallas begi...

Dallas WeeklyAug 13, 2026

Mavenir Names Nokia Veteran to Lead Expansion in AI Cloud Market

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Richardson-based Mavenir has hired a longtime Nokia executive to lead its expansion into a fast-growing corner of the cloud computing market known as neocloud. Neocloud is industry shorthand for providers that ...

Dallas InnovatesAug 13, 2026

Dallas Mavericks release full schedule for 2026-27 season

The NBA released the full season schedule for the Dallas Mavericks’ 2026-27 season on Thursday. The season includes a Texas-sized preseason showdown between the Mavericks and the Houston Rockets in China. The game is part of the league’s international outreach for fans worldwide....

NBC5 DFWAug 13, 2026

FC Dallas falls to Toluca FC in Leagues Cup, eliminated from tournament

FC Dallas is out of the Leagues Cup after falling to Toluca in Mexico. The Leagues Cup is an international World Cup-style competition between MLS and Liga MX, the Mexican top soccer league. Only four teams, two from each league, advance to the semifinals. Columbus Crew, Real Sal...

NBC5 DFWAug 13, 2026

Bueckers leads Dallas Wings against Indiana, Caitlin Clark after 22-point game

Dallas Wings (20-14, 8-8 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (21-12, 9-4 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 6:30 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings visit the Indiana Fever after Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the Wings’ 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever ...

NBC5 DFWAug 13, 2026

Save Dallas City Hall Coalition files lawsuit over ‘demolition-by-neglect'

Attorneys representing the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition have filed a lawsuit in a Dallas County district court against the City of Dallas and key city leaders. The suit alleges that city leaders have failed to follow Dallas law governing the maintenance and preservation of Cit...

NBC5 DFWAug 12, 2026

Texas AG steps in to multi-state surrogacy dispute

A surrogate mother asked a Dallas County court to order medical care for the baby she’s carrying. The State of Texas just stepped into a multi-state battle over who will be the parents of a baby. According to our partners at the Dallas Morning News , Mckenna West, a surrogate fro...

NBC5 DFWAug 11, 2026

Dallas Cowboys headed to Woodland Hills for joint practice with Los Angeles Rams

The Dallas Cowboys are headed south to Woodland Hills, CA, for joint practice against the Rams. Last year, the Rams embarrassed the Cowboys at joint practice. The Rams went on to go 12-5 and lose in the NFC Championship – a game the Cowboys have not reached in 30 years. The Cowbo...

NBC5 DFWAug 11, 2026

Cowboys reporter Jon Machota discusses Dak, season two of Schotty, & depth chart

The Dallas Cowboys offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, does not appear to be afraid of expectations. The team is returning all 11 starters from one of the top offenses in the league last year. Prescott’s been saying the goal is to be the “Greatest Offense There Is,” or GOTI...

NBC5 DFWAug 11, 2026

Mabrey leads Toronto Tempo against Dallas Wings after a 36-point game

Toronto Tempo (10-22, 5-9 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (19-14, 8-8 Western Conference), Arlington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto Tempo takes on the Dallas Wings after Marina Mabrey scored 36 points in the Tempo’s 107-95 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Wings hav...

NBC5 DFWAug 11, 2026

Don Nelson Helped Change What Basketball Could Look Like in Dallas

Don Nelson’s legacy with the Dallas Mavericks will forever be remembered through wins, playoff appearances and the Hall of Fame career he put together as a coach. Nelson’s presence in Dallas goes beyond his won-loss record. He also changed Mavericks culture forever. Nelson change...

Dallas WeeklyAug 10, 2026

Dallas Cowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to massive three-year contract extension

The Cowboys agreed to terms with star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on a three-year extension worth $105.9 million, multiple people familiar with the negotiations told The Dallas Morning News. The deal hadn’t been officially signed as of Monday afternoon. The Cowboys made a b...

NBC5 DFWAug 10, 2026

Wings Fall to Valkyries as Golden State Takes Control After Halftime

The Dallas Wings did not get the result they wanted in their first game at American Airlines Center since announcing they will play their full home schedule there beginning next season. The Golden State Valkyries pulled away during the second half for a 94-76 win Friday night, gi...

Dallas WeeklyAug 8, 2026

Raccoon in Dallas saved after mayonnaise jar was stuck on her head for days

A sticky situation in Dallas had a happy ending for one raccoon named Mayonesa. According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days. Despite several sightings and rescue attempts, she manage...

NBC5 DFWAug 7, 2026

Bestow Launches Lab Team as Carriers Push to Modernize

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based Bestow has formed a dedicated team called Bestow Labs to build AI-native products for life insurance and annuity carriers, deliberately separating that work from the production systems its clients ...

Dallas InnovatesAug 6, 2026

Dallas-Based Hallmark Health Care Solutions Names Shachar Rabbe CFO

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based Hallmark Health Care Solutions, which markets what it calls “Healthcare’s Workforce Operating System,” named Shachar Rabbe as its chief financial officer. Rabbe brings nearly two decades of experie...

Dallas InnovatesAug 6, 2026

'12 Days of Christmas' display ending at Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum confirms that its popular 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos at the Arboretum will come to an end with the 2026 holiday season. Leaders at the Arboretum sent NBC 5 the following statement: For twelve years, the Twelve Days of Christmas Gazebos have been woven into ...

NBC5 DFWAug 6, 2026

Dallas Unveils Plan for 75 Transitional Pallet Homes in South Dallas

Dallas city leaders unveiled a significant step in the city’s evolving response to homelessness during a District 7 Community Listening Session, signaling plans for a transitional “pallet neighborhood” that could become one of Dallas’ newest tools for addressing chronic homelessn...

Dallas WeeklyAug 5, 2026

CodeLaunch Debuts Reality-Style Show for Its U.S. Startup Competition

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Plano-based startup competition CodeLaunch is launching a reality show on YouTube to chronicle this year’s installment of its annual contest, and a Frisco startup is among the contestants. The first of four epi...

Dallas InnovatesAug 5, 2026

Dallas Startup Mousterian Inks Deal for Its First U.S. Floating Data Center

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based Mousterian Corp. Inc. (M3) and South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (SHI) have signed an engineering contract for their first moored floating data center (FDC) in the United States. M3 d...

Dallas InnovatesAug 5, 2026

Sorany Gutiérrez Will Debut Immersive World Premiere Inner Passage in Dallas

DALLAS — Theatergoers looking for a traditional stage production will need to leave their expectations at the door. This August, Colombian-born Dallas artist Sorany Gutiérrez will debut Inner Passage , a world premiere immersive performance that turns Todo Sababa’s historic Old E...

Dallas WeeklyAug 5, 2026

Dallas Cowboys offense returns 11 starters, hoping to repeat 2025 success

Dak Prescott’s 2026 season slogan: GOTI (Greatest Offense There Is) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are embracing a new slogan as they prepare for the 2026 season. The offense was statistically the best in the NFL last season. Once again, expectations are very high for that g...

NBC5 DFWAug 5, 2026

Secretome Therapeutics Builds Out Rare Disease Leadership Team

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Plano-based Secretome Therapeutics has reshaped its leadership team, hiring four executives and moving its chief medical officer into a new role as it heads toward late-stage trials for its lead therapy. The cl...

Dallas InnovatesAug 4, 2026

DataBahn Raises $40M Series B Led by Insight Partners

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based enterprise data pipeline startup DataBahn closed a $40 million Series B funding round led by New York-based Insight Partners. The Series B included participation from existing investors Forgepoint ...

Dallas InnovatesAug 4, 2026

Plano’s DataBahn Raises $40M Series B Led by Insight Partners

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Plano-based enterprise data pipeline startup DataBahn closed a $40 million Series B funding round led by New York-based Insight Partners. The Series B included participation from existing investors Forgepoint C...

Dallas InnovatesAug 4, 2026

Dallas boy, 10, thanks California lifeguard who rescued him from powerful waves

Back home in Dallas, 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai is still dealing with the aftershock of nearly losing his life on a California beach last month. “I was pretty much on the shore, [and] I got like pulled,” Nathaniel told NBC 5. Nathaniel, who has now seen the viral video of himself ...

NBC5 DFWAug 4, 2026

Mavs' Klay Thompson responds to former teammate KD after viral comparison

Former teammates turned foes on social media, with Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson questioning Kevin Durant. It started when Durant claimed the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers have a stronger resume than the 2016 Golden State Warriors, whom Durant joined shortly after they lost the ...

NBC5 DFWAug 4, 2026

Dallas council revisits City Hall's future after summer recess

Dallas city leaders are returning from their summer recess with two major issues looming: the future of City Hall and what are expected to be challenging budget negotiations. The City Hall debate took center stage Monday during a specially called Finance Committee hearing examini...

NBC5 DFWAug 3, 2026

Cowboys tight end Fant leaves practice after apparently suffering a knee injury

Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday. Fant took a knee-on-knee hit to his left leg after being blocked backward into running back Israel Abanikanda during a team period as the Cowboys were in full pads for the...

NBC5 DFWAug 3, 2026

Angel Reese’s Barbie Doll Is the Latest Reflection of Her Growing Influence

Angel Reese’s latest achievement isn’t just getting her own Barbie doll. It’s further proof of how one of women’s basketball’s top stars is translating her impact on the floor into bigger platforms away from it. Photo via Jacob Webster Before Wednesday’s game against the Dallas W...

Dallas WeeklyAug 3, 2026

Dallas Zoo makes big announcement: new baby elephant

The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a new baby elephant, after a nearly 21-month pregnancy – that’s a little less than average . The zoo said the elephant, which has not yet been named, was born Sunday, July 26, around 12:30 p.m; he weighed in at around 230 lbs. He started nurs...

NBC5 DFWAug 3, 2026

Dallas Weather: Triple-digit heat returns this week

North Texans waking up to a rare, comfortable morning with temperatures in the 60s and 70s should enjoy it while it lasts, as triple-digit heat and rising humidity are set to return quickly this week....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Aug 3, 2026

FC Dallas returns to Mansfield to open Leagues Cup play

FC Dallas is looking for their first win since returning from the MLS World Cup Break. They host Queretaro FC in their first Leagues Cup game of the season. The Leagues Cup is an international World Cup-style competition between MLS and Liga MX , the Mexican top soccer league. Th...

NBC5 DFWAug 2, 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall agrees to a multiyear contract extension

A key member of the Mavericks’ roster will be in Dallas for the foreseeable future. Forward Naji Marshall has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Mavericks, the team announced Sunday. Marshall, 28, averaged 15.2 points per game as he played a pivotal role alongside ...

NBC5 DFWAug 2, 2026

Jerry Jones sits down with NBC 5 to talk offseason, AT&T Stadium, and Tony Romo

Jerry Jones knows this has been a quiet offseason for the Dallas Cowboys; he’s hoping the different tune results in a different end-of-season song than it has for the last 30 years. “Well, let me just say this, it just again shows me the psychology of things,” Jones said. “I thin...

NBC5 DFWAug 2, 2026

Connecticut Sun faces Dallas Wings, looks to stop 4-game slide

Connecticut Sun (7-22, 2-11 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (18-11, 8-6 Western Conference) in Arlington; Sunday, 6 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun comes into the matchup against Dallas Wings as losers of four in a row. The Wings have gone 8-5 at home. Dallas is second ...

NBC5 DFWAug 2, 2026

Dallas clinical trial testing new approach to ALS gives patients & doctors hope

When Sunny Brous was 25, she noticed something strange. The muscles in her hand seemed to twitch, and her hand felt weak. She says the issue became an eye-opener during a co-ed softball game. “I couldn’t close a glove,” she recalled. What followed was an 18-month search for answe...

NBC5 DFWJul 31, 2026

Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul

Fear has a way of filling the gaps where understanding is missing. And few conversations in Dallas are filled with more fear, or more misunderstanding, than the conversation about the future of South Dallas. Mention new development, updated zoning, or affordable housing, and the ...

Dallas WeeklyJul 31, 2026

Washington Mystics play the Dallas Wings, aims for 4th straight victory

Dallas Wings (18-10, 8-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (15-12, 9-5 Eastern Conference); Friday, 6:30 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics will look to keep its three-game win streak going when the Mystics take on Dallas Wings. The Mystics have gone 7-6 at home. Wa...

NBC5 DFWJul 30, 2026

Gray and Reese lead the Atlanta Dream past the Dallas Wings

Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. Angel Resse had 22 points and 12 rebounds for her 18th d...

NBC5 DFWJul 29, 2026

AT&T Closes Deal to Acquire Wireless Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based telecom giant AT&T announced the closing of an approximately $23 billion deal to acquire wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal adds capacity and markets nationwide for both 5G and fibe...

Dallas InnovatesJul 29, 2026

Attorneys weigh in on Tony Romo body camera video after Wisconsin traffic stop

Less than 24 hours after body camera footage of Romo’s traffic stop in Milwaukee was released, many questions centered on an exchange between the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and a Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy after Romo was ordered to perform field sobriety tests. In t...

NBC5 DFWJul 29, 2026

Annual State of the Dallas Cowboys address: Jerry talks trades and Super Bowls

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to return to the playoffs and win the NFC East for the first time since 2023. That will likely require a much-improved defense this season, after 2025 ended with one of the worst units in franchise history. Cowboys coaches, players, and the front of...

NBC5 DFWJul 28, 2026

AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Theater Center to merge in money-saving move

The AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center have announced preliminary plans to merge. The partnership is intended to save money and expand programming as both groups face financial difficulty. A written release explains that the move comes as the nonprofit arts ind...

NBC5 DFWJul 28, 2026

DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage

25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this year’s FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas. The Oak Cliff native sat down with us to share about his career beginnings, and what lan...

Dallas WeeklyJul 27, 2026

‘A lot at stake': Behind the scenes for Frisco's 2027 PGA Championship prep

Preparations are quietly intensifying for another landmark event that North Texas hasn’t hosted since gas was 30 cents a gallon and the Dallas North Tollway was five years from opening. The 2027 PGA Championship, which will be played in 10 months at Frisco’s PGA of America, will ...

NBC5 DFWJul 27, 2026

FC Dallas loses newcomer Daniel De Sousa Britto to injury in loss to San Diego

Alejandro Alvarado scored his first career goal with a nifty shot early in the second half, and San Diego FC held on for a 1-0 victory after FC Dallas lost newly acquired goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto to an injury on Saturday night. CJ dos Santos needed just one save for San ...

NBC5 DFWJul 27, 2026

37th Dallas Bridal Show to bring together engaged couples, local professionals

The 37th Annual Dallas Bridal Show is heading to Irving Convention Center on Sunday, bringing together hundreds of engaged couples and leading local wedding professionals for one of the region’s largest and longest-running bridal events. “Bridal shows are one of the most effectiv...

NBC5 DFWJul 25, 2026

Dallas' Azzi Fudd first rookie to win 3-point shootout at WNBA All-Star weekend

Azzi Fudd had no idea she was the first rookie to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest. She put forth a stellar effort in the championship round to do it. Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by Dallas, scored 30 points in the finals to top Portland’s Bridget Carleton. “I was ...

NBC5 DFWJul 25, 2026

Viral TikTok helps Texas man find life-saving kidney donor

A Cedar Hill father in kidney failure received a life-saving transplant at Methodist Dallas Medical Center after a Houston woman saw his viral TikTok plea and stepped forward to become his living donor....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Jul 24, 2026

UTA Lands DOE Genesis Mission Award to Keep AI Honest in Scientific Research

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. A University of Texas at Arlington researcher will lead a new, federally funded effort to keep AI systems honest and secure in some of the nation’s most sensitive scientific work. Habeeb Olufowobi, a faculty me...

Dallas InnovatesJul 23, 2026

Frisco-based Public Storage Completes Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Frisco-based Public Storage completed the acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), headquartered in the Denver suburb of Greenwood Village. When the agreement was signed in March , the deal had a...

Dallas InnovatesJul 23, 2026

Siemens Digital Industries Software to Acquire 2 EDA Companies

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Plano-based Siemens Digital Industries Software this week announced that it has agreed to acquire two companies to expand its electronic design automation portfolio for advanced computer chips: San Diego-based ...

Dallas InnovatesJul 22, 2026

NVIDIA, Wistron Kick Off Start of AI Supercomputer Factory in Fort Worth

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. As part of efforts to reshore high-tech manufacturing, Taiwan-based Wistron and Silicon Valley-based NVIDIA held a grand opening event for an AI supercomputer manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. The event mar...

Dallas InnovatesJul 21, 2026

HBCU Bands March into Dallas-Fort Worth for 2027

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Cue the drumline and sound the trumpets — in August 2027, the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after calling Houston home for seven years. The event, which show...

Dallas InnovatesJul 21, 2026

American Airlines Plans 3 Passenger Upgrades at DFW

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Fort Worth-based American Airlines is expanding its premium customer experience at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The investment includes a dedicated Flagship check-in area and two new lounge concepts...

Dallas InnovatesJul 21, 2026

Tolbert Defends Dallas Budget Decisions Amid Furlough Questions

DALLAS – More than 4,000 Dallas city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year as city leaders work to close an estimated $25 million budget shortfall brought on by slowing revenue growth, rising operational costs and new financial obligations...

Dallas WeeklyJul 20, 2026