State Fair of Texas sees 400,000 fewer visitors than last year, officials say
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
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The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
Expect sunny skies, low humidity, a high in the 70s and a slight breeze from the north with gusts up to 20 mph. It will be a fabulous day to enjoy the outdoors.
Around 1 a.m., police were called to the 900 block of North Haskell Avenue for a shooting.
Thousands of people and tens of thousands of plants have descended on the Market Hall in Dallas for the 2025 event.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 6:20 a.m., crews were called to a structure fire at a home in the 10300 block of Eastwood Drive.
The mayor says Dallas could be forfeiting millions in federal reimbursements and missing a chance to expand police staffing by rejecting ICE's 287(g) partnership offer.
The Dallas church plans a welcome service on Sunday as the longtime pastor resumes duties after surgery and recovery.
Crews evacuated the building and called a second alarm as flames tore through the roof of the three-story complex on Gaston Avenue.
According to court records, a TikTok post included Spanish text that investigators translated as a call to action.
The First Alert Weather team continues to monitor the cold front arriving in North Texas on Saturday.
Exclusive video shows Dallas police officers handcuffing a woman and taking her away.
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department turned down a $25 million offer to help ICE, citing a focus on 911 calls and violent crime.
The purpose is to get participants out of their own heads and grounded in life.
A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting two Alaska Airlines flight attendants.
"I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor!" Johnson wrote on X.
Two men found in Houston have been charged with murder after three people were found dead outside a home on Bernal Drive in Dallas earlier this month.
City officials confirm handcrafted plaques were stolen from Freedman's Memorial Cemetery, prompting overnight closures and new surveillance measures.
DPD reports drop in violent crime and improved response times; recruitment efforts praised during public safety meeting.
Winds will remain light today, with sunny skies, and highs in the upper 80s.
The Dallas Public Safety Committee is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss crime rates in the city.
Plan for lots of sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80s on Monday.
There is elevated fire danger on Sunday for counties along and west of the I-35 corridor due to the relative humidity being around 20 to 30%, with winds gusting up to 25 mph.
Rev. Turner Davis was the very first pastor of the church in its original home on Marne Street.
There is an air quality alert Saturday for higher-than-normal ozone levels.
Rookie Jaydon Blue will step into the No. 2 running back role behind Javonte Williams.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
From a symphonic stage in Dallas comes the story of a tragedy that struck a nation in its heart.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
From a symphonic stage in Dallas comes the story of a tragedy that struck a nation in its heart.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
The controversy is the latest in a long line of incendiary comments made by French that have been condemned by his fellow Republicans, many of whom have endorsed him.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
