Free Family 4th returns July 1 with food trucks, live music and a 2,500-drone fireworks show across North Richland Hills and Haltom City.

A new Census snapshot finds Texas still tops large states in births per woman, but a decades‑long decline in fertility raises questions for schools, services and the workforce.

A neglected 1.5‑acre burial ground in Pilot Point is the last visible trace of a freed‑people community. Descendants and volunteers are pushing for easements and preservation.

Duncanville turns its July weekend into Red, White & Goals at Armstrong Park — a soccer watch party, parade and fireworks. Free wristbands are required via registration.

A WalletHub analysis of Q1 2026 credit data finds Texas 10th for debt delinquency, with nearly 11% of accounts late and about 9% of debt dollars overdue.

A Coinfully analysis of online searches puts Texas near the top of states whose residents are seeking help with rent, debt and other basic costs.

A longtime Dallas Pride volunteer sued the nonprofit, alleging leaders covered up missing donations and seeking court-ordered access to financial records.

A FIFA-backed, two-acre soccer plaza is being built on DART land in Oak Cliff, promising five turf fields, public art and programs to support local youth.

Neighbors and leaders gathered to honor Sylvia Collins at Kessler Park UMC. Her family has filed wrongful‑death claims as investigators probe the May 28 explosion.

Dallas ISD will introduce a single student ID next school year that handles bus rides, meals, library checkouts and event access. The card will be printed on campuses and feature each school’s mascot.

A free, all-day Best Southwest Juneteenth Festival takes over Lancaster Community Park tomorrow with big-name acts, food trucks and family programming.

A Cash Saver on Ledbetter Drive has closed, shrinking grocery choices in Oak Cliff and raising concerns for seniors and neighbors. Community leaders say alternatives are limited.

Dallas and Fort Worth have launched Beat the Heat cooling centers offering A/C, water and limited portable cooling devices for residents without reliable home A/C.