Wally Funk, the Grapevine pilot who trained with the Mercury 13 and later flew on Blue Origin in 2021, has died at 87, the city confirmed. She logged decades of service as an instructor and safety official.

A water main break on East Main Street knocked out taps across Crowley and prompted a TCEQ‑directed boil‑water notice for nearly 8,000 city customers. Crews repaired the line Wednesday morning while tests and refilling continue.

Dallas County opened applications July 8–9 for its 10th Expunction Expo, matching eligible residents with volunteer lawyers and possible fee waivers to pursue record clearances.

The Salvation Army activated 12 cooling and hydration stations across Dallas–Fort‑Worth, offering air conditioning, water, food and limited utility help during a heat surge.

Downtown Arlington’s Independence Day parade marched at 9 a.m., marking the city’s 150th while America turned 250. Organizers said more than 100 entries and roughly 75,000 spectators were expected.

A free, 15-minute fireworks display will go up over Josey Ranch Lake tomorrow around 9:30 p.m.; expect road closures and limited parking. Text CFIREWORKS to 888777 for updates.

Coppell's Party in the Park lights up Andrew Brown Park East this Saturday. Here's where to park and what trails will close.

Neighborhood restaurants, bars and halls from Queens to Houston turned into home stadiums as immigrant communities packed screens to watch the 2026 World Cup.

Twenty Dallas ISD campuses will start the 2026‑27 year in late July under an ADSY early‑start pilot that adds instructional days and Saturday sessions. District leaders say the change aims to curb summer learning loss.

UT Arlington will pilot a paid, yearlong teacher residency starting fall 2027, placing about 10 residents at Trinity Basin Preparatory with district-paid salaries and sustained mentorship.

Frisco’s two-day Freedom Fest runs July 3–4 across Kaleidoscope Park, Harold Bacchus Community Park and Riders Field, capped by postgame fireworks.

Fort Worth’s shelters are over capacity and staff have begun keeping some animals in temporary outdoor enclosures while the city pleads for adoptions and short-term fosters.

Crews broke ground on a new McDonald's in Highland Hills, a visible sign of retail investment in southern Dallas. Residents and leaders framed the moment as a win for a long‑underserved neighborhood.