A White House wastewater newsletter places Dallas County among April 2026's top sampled counties for cocaine, part of a 100+ county pilot meant to flag local hotspots. The data are an early‑warning tool, not a countywide prevalence measure.

Bedford's Market at Gateway will add a 23,443-square-foot Sprouts, a Nothing Bundt Cakes and 106 townhomes to the Airport Freeway corridor, with Sprouts slated to open in November 2026.

KANVAS Sport + Social will close Sunday after the owner cited repeated nearby violence. The closure adds to recent turnover in Deep Ellum's nightlife scene.

Tyler Seguin’s torn ACL cast a long shadow over the Stars’ trip to Enterprise Center, and the roster and cap moves that followed reshaped both clubs' late season plans.

Chili’s is reviving retro interiors — red booths, tile tabletops and a plan to refresh about 10% of U.S. restaurants each year, beginning with Dallas pilots.

A hot, mostly dry stretch returns to Dallas with highs near 97°F Saturday and triple-digit heat arriving by midweek.

Texas Tech signed a 15‑year naming‑rights partnership with Galaxy that will rename Jones AT&T Stadium Galaxy Stadium and include NIL programs for student‑athletes.

A joint dismissal filed Thursday ends a years‑long suit against former SWBTS president Paige Patterson; attorneys say the resolution was amicable and is under a confidentiality order.

A 27-year-old man was recovered from Joe Pool Lake Thursday evening and later identified by county records. Fire officials say he was not wearing a life vest.

Dallas police say an 18‑year‑old was arrested after a May assault in the 200 block of Fran Way that investigators say led to the death of the woman's unborn child.

Clusters of vacant lots south of I‑30 map a history of redlining and underinvestment that still shapes where Dallas grows.

The Dallas Stars’ 2026-27 schedule is out: the season opens Oct. 2 at the AAC vs. St. Louis, and the Stars will host Vegas in a Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027.

Issa Rae is taking Insecure on a 13‑city anniversary tour; the Irving stop is Oct. 3 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. The run features Rae, Prentice Penny and select cast appearances.