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WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese

It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play ...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

safety

Dallas visits Portland following Carleton's 22-point showing

Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

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DART expected to announce CEO as agency looks to future

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is expected to announce the finalist for its president and chief executive officer position on Tuesday afternoon. It marks a major step in the agency’s search for its next leader as it works to address regional challenges and strengthen relationships wit...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

safety

Dallas home set on fire by armed, barricaded suspect

An armed suspect barricaded inside a home on Delaware Avenue in Dallas set the house on fire Tuesday morning, causing heavy damage as firefighters worked to protect neighboring residences....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Jul 21, 2026

safety

Dallas police, fire respond to man barricaded in home who set house on fire

Dallas police and firefighters are on scene of a man who barricaded himself inside a house on Delaware Avenue in Oak Cliff. Police responded around 6 a.m. to a “disturbance armed encounter on foot call.” Police believe a man threatened a woman and a juvenile with a weapon, barric...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

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American Heart Association: Drinking coffee may lower the risk of heart disease

The Dallas-based American Heart Association (AHA) said drinking a cup of coffee a day actually might not be enough. A new study shows the relationship between caffeine and heart health is complex. “The latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups (8 oz.) of caffeinated coffee...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

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Asian Film Festival of Dallas celebrates 25 years this weekend

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is marking a major milestone this week as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. There will be four days of films, filmmaker discussions, and special events highlighting Asian and Asian American storytelling. The festival runs July 23-26 at the Ange...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

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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

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Vacant lots plague southern Dallas as builders balk at infrastructure costs

South of Interstate 30, vacant lots with “No Trespassing” signs scar the Dallas landscape. Some are overgrown with weeds. Others serve as dumping grounds, littered with tires, debris and discarded couches. They adjoin old homes and new construction sites on potholed streets with ...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

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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 since 2014. The event, which showcases...

Dallas InnovatesJul 21, 2026

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Q&A: Jake Paul on starting a family office & meeting Dallas' billionaire investors

The ultrawealthy moguls with family offices are usually decades into their careers. Then there’s Jake Paul. Despite the opaqueness of the family office industry, Paul, 29, has known about it for years. He’s now creating his own family office, which he hopes to headquarter in Old ...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

safety

Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire at Dallas warehouse

Firefighters are working to put out a fire at a Northwest Dallas warehouse on Tuesday morning. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials, units were dispatched to 11211 Goodnight Lane at 10:50 a.m. Officials said the first firefighters to arrive at the scene reported seeing heavy...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026