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New A.I. curriculum in some North Texas classrooms
There is a new artificial intelligence curriculum headed to some North Texas high school classrooms thanks to a new grant given to the University of Texas at Dallas. The world is changing, and students must change with it. That’s the message at Uplift Schools across North Texas a...
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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...
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These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights
Since college athletes began to make money on their names, images and likenesses, Texas athletes have been cashing in.
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Suspect shot Dallas ISD police officer with officer's gun after scuffle: affidavit
An arrest affidavit states the suspect in an officer-involved shooting last week shot a Dallas ISD police officer with the officer's weapon after he was willingly removed from a highway in Far North Dallas....
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Dallas libraries will remain open with reduced staff and hours
Dallas will keep all neighborhood library branches open under a revised budget proposal, but the city plans to lay off 35 library staff members and cut Sunday and Monday hours at most branches....
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Dallas Stars choose firm to design new arena in Plano
The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.
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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...
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Dallas police release video after officer fires toward undercover officer during arrest
A Dallas police officer fired four rounds toward a fellow officer and a robbery suspect during the arrest of a man accused of stealing a Porsche after threatening a 9-year-old girl, according to new details and video released by the Dallas Police Department. No officers, civilian...
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Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend
The North Dallas studio space is saving us from the Texas heat by inviting visitors after hours to watch more than 190 night-owl artists at work.
government
Dallas explores billboards in city parks to generate extra revenue
Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system....
safety
Affidavit reveals new details in shooting of Dallas ISD officer in North Dallas
Documents obtained by NBC 5 reveal new details about the shooting of a Dallas ISD police officer in North Dallas last week. According to an arrest affidavit from the Dallas Police Department, 27-year-old Jose Pantoja-Morales was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a p...
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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...
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A New York Times-recognized burger is coming to Knox-Henderson
Frita Batidos is opening its first Texas outpost, and bringing its acclaimed chorizo burger with it.
safety
Dallas police taking over freeway enforcement as county traffic partnership ends
After a 17-year partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the Dallas Police Department will soon take over freeway traffic enforcement within the city. The current interlocal agreement for the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program, which began Oct. 1, 2025, is set to e...
government
Plano city council calls special election for sports arena project proposal
The Plano City Council voted Monday night to call a special election on November 3, 2026 asking voters to authorize venue-related taxes to help finance a proposed redevelopment project that would bring a sports and entertainment arena and future home of the Dallas Stars. ‘Proposi...
business
Dallas grocery store sells $2 million Powerball ticket in Saturday drawing
A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was sold at a Tom Thumb in North Dallas for Saturday's drawing. The jackpot has now rolled over to an estimated $905 million....
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Are Dallas city employees the biggest losers in the proposed budget?
The biggest budget in Dallas’ history includes cuts to nearly 300 positions and slashed healthcare options for city employees.
safety
Juvenile shoots and kills man who was assaulting woman in Far East Dallas, police say
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed by a juvenile Sunday morning in East Dallas while assaulting a woman, according to police.
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MAMAMOO can’t wait to get back to the ‘movie set’ that is North Texas
We caught up with the K-pop group to talk their comeback tour stop at Dickies Arena, new music and how they became enamored with Texas culture.
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Dallas Celebrates First Cohort of Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
When Lynn McBee, the City of Dallas’s Workforce Czar, looked out at the room full of newly certified healthcare professionals, she saw something bigger than a graduation ceremony. She saw what Dallas is capable of. “These graduates show what is possible when education, workforce ...
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Police identify 23-year-old victim in early Sunday morning South Dallas shooting
A 23-year-old man was killed, and two other people were injured in an early Sunday morning shooting in South Dallas, authorities said.
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As solar and batteries dominate in Texas, Republican lawmakers consider natural gas minimums
Renewables make up 70% of the state’s future electricity generation, outcompeting fossil fuels in the marketplace.
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DFW dry spell hits 26 days as triple-digit heat wave returns to North Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth reaches 26 days without measurable rain as triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas, bringing potential heat advisories for back-to-school week....