Rising diesel prices mean higher costs for Texans far beyond the pump
From tow trucks to online deliveries, transportation expenses are climbing as global oil disruptions and refinery shifts push fuel prices higher.
How Dallas ISD's AVID program is helping students build confidence, soft skills and academic success
A Dallas ISD student's journey highlights how AVID and soft‑skills training are helping teens build confidence and plan for life after graduation.
280‑acre community redefining how North Texas supports its most vulnerable
A Dallas nonprofit is building a small‑home neighborhood for elderly and disabled people experiencing homelessness, pairing permanent housing with on‑site support, mission‑driven neighbors, and a model built on dignity and community.
New Halperin Park brings five acres of green space to Oak Cliff in May
The deck park near the Dallas Zoo was built to bridge neighborhoods split by I‑35, offering a nature‑based playground, skyline views, and a mission organizers call a "Park with a Purpose."
Oak Cliff roundabout closer to getting permanent fix after crashes rattle neighbors
Homeowners near the Tyler Street traffic circle say years of collisions pushed the city to install a concrete barrier now under construction.
Scotiabank opens Dallas regional HQ as Victory Park bets on long‑term growth
The Canada‑based bank says its new Dallas office will support more than 1,000 workers as businesses continue investing in the evolving district.
Dallas' first Black woman lawyer and trailblazing judge: Joan Tarpley
Now 83, trailblazing Black attorney in Dallas, Joan Tarpley says she never intended to make history, but she did.
Dallas reexamines nightlife rules after crackdown exposes outdated ordinances
City leaders say stepped‑up enforcement curbed crime but exposed outdated ordinances now hurting well‑run venues.
Looking for the perfect Valentine? Some are turning to AI
New research shows students and adults increasingly view AI chatbots as friends or romantic partners, raising concerns among mental‑health and technology experts.
Texas teen meets bone marrow donor who helped her beat leukemia
After a rare match and a successful transplant, the high school senior finally met the man who helped save her life.
Southern Dallas County cities turn to STAR Transit as they plan for growth
Cedar Hill and neighboring communities outside the DART service area say flexible transit options are helping residents reach jobs, services, and social connections.
Oncor prepares for Texas winter storm as Dallas faces ice, power‑line risks
Oncor crews across North Texas are ramping up equipment, tree‑trimming and outage‑response teams as freezing rain and Dallas weather alerts raise the threat of ice‑related power failures.
Dallas nonprofits transform Fair Park into emergency winter shelter
At 4 p.m. on Friday, it will open as the city's inclement weather shelter.
Historic Oak Cliff Methodist Church slated for restoration and new purpose
The long‑vacant Jefferson Boulevard landmark is being restored into mixed‑income housing and community‑focused commercial space.
Iranians in North Texas fear for family as regime crackdown continues
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.