The State Fair of Texas will bar most firearms at Fair Park for its 2026 run, new official materials show, after a 2023 shooting and a years‑long legal fight with the AG.

Mostly cloudy and muggy this morning in Dallas with a high near 90°F. Spotty showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon; heat returns and spikes this weekend.

Fort Worth ISD’s separation agreement says Dr. Karen Molinar will receive one year’s salary and benefits — at least $360,000 — and pay for accrued leave as she departs.

A Frisco man was sentenced to 20 years after prosecutors say he transported and sexually abused a minor at an Atlanta furry convention. Lifetime supervised release was also ordered.

Mostly cloudy, sticky morning in Dallas with scattered storms and a Flood Watch through this evening. Expect heavy downpours in spots and a hotter weekend ahead.

Citation Capital closed a $1.2B debut fund, setting a Texas record for inaugural private‑equity raises and marking a milestone for female‑founded buyouts.

The long-vacant Cabana Motor Hotel has reopened as Cabana Design District with 175 mixed‑income apartments and townhomes; pre‑leasing and move‑in offers are live.

Duro Hospitality’s Scilla will open July 17 at 8111 Douglas in Preston Center, serving Calabrian seafood, house pastas and wood‑grilled plates with valet service.

A multi-vehicle crash on northbound North Central Expressway near Royal Lane left one person dead and several others hospitalized as police investigate.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across Dallas today with localized flash flooding possible. Expect slow commutes and pockets of standing water.

Scattered storms could drop heavy downpours and cause localized flash flooding in Dallas on Sunday, July 12. Highs near 95°F with heat index around 100°F.

A viral video of Fort Worth officers warning street preachers at Trinity Pride drew a response from the DOJ Civil Rights chief and prompted local retraining.

WFAA reports Gilmore’s family is expected to receive about $76M after a 2022 Dallas concert shooting; lawsuits say promoters promised safety measures that never appeared.