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A Dallas-based developer has broken ground on mid-rise apartments near Southern Methodist University — the first phase of a planned mixed-use, transit-oriented development around Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Mockingbird Station.
Developer starts work on mixed-use project near DART’s Mockingbird station, close to SMU
Trammell Crow Company’s High Street Residential began work on a seven-story apartment building and a 500-space below grade parking garage near Dallas'...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
A Dallas-based developer has broken ground on mid-rise apartments near Southern Methodist University — the first phase of a planned mixed-use, transit-oriented development around Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Mockingbird Station.
Taylor Sheridan, ever the prolific TV creator, will continue filming across North Texas in January.
Here are casting calls for actors in the next week or so.
Here are casting calls for actors in the next week or so.
Here’s your chance to be in Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ and a ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff
Taylor Sheridan, ever the prolific TV creator, will film the third season of 'Lioness' and 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' across North Texas in January.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Taylor Sheridan, ever the prolific TV creator, will continue filming across North Texas in January.
Here are casting calls for actors in the next week or so.
Here are casting calls for actors in the next week or so.
Is being back in the office particularly painful post-holiday season? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or can’t remember what national holiday is next, here’s a look at when upcoming holidays land in 2026.
Plan ahead: A guide to when holidays are happening in 2025 and 2026
Need to know when a holiday falls this year or next year? You’re in the right spot. Here’s a list with dates and days including national holidays, religious...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Is being back in the office particularly painful post-holiday season? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or can’t remember what national holiday is next, here’s a look at when upcoming holidays land in 2026.
Big Bend National Park could be forced to close one of its most popular areas after a major water pump failed.
The pumps at Oak Spring — the sole water source for the Chisos Basin — “failed completely” on Dec. 23, officials with the National Park Service announced over the weekend.
The pumps at Oak Spring — the sole water source for the Chisos Basin — “failed completely” on Dec. 23, officials with the National Park Service announced over the weekend.
Water shortage threatens shutdown in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
Park officials warn it could take weeks to repair a pump that is the only water source for the Chisos Basin.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Big Bend National Park could be forced to close one of its most popular areas after a major water pump failed.
The pumps at Oak Spring — the sole water source for the Chisos Basin — “failed completely” on Dec. 23, officials with the National Park Service announced over the weekend.
The pumps at Oak Spring — the sole water source for the Chisos Basin — “failed completely” on Dec. 23, officials with the National Park Service announced over the weekend.
A crash shut down all northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway Monday night, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area for motorists.
Crash closes stretch of Dallas North Tollway in Plano Monday night
Delays are expected, drivers may want to avoid this area.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A crash shut down all northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway Monday night, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area for motorists.
After years of brisk growth, the Texas economy began wobbling in 2025, as tariffs, rising macroeconomic uncertainty and reduced immigration all began to take a toll on the jobs market.
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
Texas saw large spike in job scams in 2025 as labor market wobbled, data shows
Scammers appeared to 'prey' on worried job seekers as the market worsened.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
After years of brisk growth, the Texas economy began wobbling in 2025, as tariffs, rising macroeconomic uncertainty and reduced immigration all began to take a toll on the jobs market.
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
Those strains appear to have also contributed to a major spike in scams targeting vulnerable job seekers.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into the state’s child care programs and its Somali community.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops political bombshell, bows out of third term bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into the state’s child care programs and its Somali community.
AT&T’s HQ history here isn’t as long as some — with Texas Instruments and Southwest Airlines extending further back. But it’s been a dynamic one. Below is a timeline for its stay in the city and some other key dates, given its unusually long history in the U.S.
AT&T in Dallas: A timeline of the telecommunication giant’s time in North Texas
AT&T’s history in Dallas isn’t as long as others, including another massive company in Texas Instruments. But the impact hasn’t been small. This is a timeline...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
AT&T’s HQ history here isn’t as long as some — with Texas Instruments and Southwest Airlines extending further back. But it’s been a dynamic one. Below is a timeline for its stay in the city and some other key dates, given its unusually long history in the U.S.
Mayor Eric Johnson is pitching Dallas as a rising alternative to New York City, arguing that some financial firms could consider relocating if policies pursued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani make the city less attractive to employers.
Mayor Eric Johnson predicts a ‘flood’ of finance firms leaving NYC for Dallas
Mayor Eric Johnson’s remarks to the New York Post published the day AT&T’s chief executive informed employees the company would move its headquarters from...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Mayor Eric Johnson is pitching Dallas as a rising alternative to New York City, arguing that some financial firms could consider relocating if policies pursued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani make the city less attractive to employers.
Zecqurie Cannon Grant Fields, 25, known musically as Zeethewizard, was one of five people shot outside a Dallas club on New Year’s Day. He died on Monday, according to Dallas police.
Here are five things to know about Fields’s life and musical career.
Here are five things to know about Fields’s life and musical career.
What to know about Dallas’ Zeethewizard after his death following New Year’s shooting
Here are five things to know about Fields's life, musical career following his death.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Zecqurie Cannon Grant Fields, 25, known musically as Zeethewizard, was one of five people shot outside a Dallas club on New Year’s Day. He died on Monday, according to Dallas police.
Here are five things to know about Fields’s life and musical career.
Here are five things to know about Fields’s life and musical career.
Here in North Texas, there are an array of volunteer projects, parades and exhibits commemorating Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/2026/01/05/where-to-celebrate-mlk-day-in-north-texas/
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/2026/01/05/where-to-celebrate-mlk-day-in-north-texas/
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Here in North Texas, there are an array of volunteer projects, parades and exhibits commemorating Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/2026/01/05/where-to-celebrate-mlk-day-in-north-texas/
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/2026/01/05/where-to-celebrate-mlk-day-in-north-texas/
A 29-year-old woman is accused of fatally shooting her partner in Fort Worth and using deadly force, despite not being in imminent danger, after he allegedly hit her, court records say.
Woman fatally shoots boyfriend at Lake Como Park in Fort Worth after he allegedly hit her
The woman shot the man several minutes after he struck her in the face, police said in court records.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
A 29-year-old woman is accused of fatally shooting her partner in Fort Worth and using deadly force, despite not being in imminent danger, after he allegedly hit her, court records say.
The Great Plains, including parts of Texas, has become an epicenter for severe storm activity, according to a new report.
Texas saw 13M lightning flashes in 2025 as Great Plains becomes severe storm epicenter
The Great Plains region, including Oklahoma and parts of Texas, is experiencing more frequent severe storms, according to a new report.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Great Plains, including parts of Texas, has become an epicenter for severe storm activity, according to a new report.
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record $3.2 million at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market.
Big tuna sells for $3.2 million, setting record at world-famous fish market
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record $3.2 million at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record $3.2 million at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market.
Jep and Jessica Robertson, the husband-wife duo known for starring in A&E’s reality TV series Duck Dynasty, are returning to the screen with a new show set on a North Texas ranch.
Duck Dynasty’s Jep and Jessica Robertson to star in North Texas-set show
Jep and Jessica Robertson, the husband-wife duo known for starring in A&E’s reality TV program Duck Dynasty, will return to the screen in early 2026 with a...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Jep and Jessica Robertson, the husband-wife duo known for starring in A&E’s reality TV series Duck Dynasty, are returning to the screen with a new show set on a North Texas ranch.
Breaking: Zeethewizard, an up-and-coming Dallas rapper, has died – days after he was shot outside a club in the Stemmons Corridor, police officials said Monday.
Dallas rapper Zeethewizard dies days after New Year’s club shooting
Zecqurie Cannon Grant Fields, 25, was critically injured shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday when gunfire erupted outside Pink House Dallas.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Breaking: Zeethewizard, an up-and-coming Dallas rapper, has died – days after he was shot outside a club in the Stemmons Corridor, police officials said Monday.
Shares of major U.S. companies in the energy sector are sharply higher Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry, saying that it would be American companies helping to revitalize it following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in Venezuela
Shares of major U.S. companies in the energy sector are sharply higher after President Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Shares of major U.S. companies in the energy sector are sharply higher Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry, saying that it would be American companies helping to revitalize it following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
The rainbow-colored steps at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church are safe for the next three years.
Dallas Landmark Commission: Rainbow-colored steps at Oak Lawn church can stay
The commission’s vote permits the church to keep the paint on the steps and add additional banners for the next three years.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The rainbow-colored steps at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church are safe for the next three years.
T-shirts depicting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as “captured” are being sold across Dallas-area social media, turning a rapidly unfolding political moment into a local commerce trend among Venezuelan communities in North Texas.
‘Captured’ Maduro T-shirts spread across Dallas-area social media
T-shirts depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as 'captured' are being sold across Dallas-area social media, as local sellers say the merchandise...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
T-shirts depicting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as “captured” are being sold across Dallas-area social media, turning a rapidly unfolding political moment into a local commerce trend among Venezuelan communities in North Texas.
Houston businessman Andrew White dropped out of the Democratic race for governor Monday and endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a signal that much of the party is consolidating around a single candidate against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Houston businessman Andrew White drops Democratic bid for Texas governor
Houston businessman Andrew White ends his Democratic bid for Texas governor. He is endorsing state Rep. Gina Hinojosa of Austin for the Democratic Party...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Houston businessman Andrew White dropped out of the Democratic race for governor Monday and endorsed state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a signal that much of the party is consolidating around a single candidate against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Plano leaders heralded another corporate victory Monday after AT&T said it will build its new global headquarters in the city, boosting its status as one of North Texas’ premier business hubs.
Plano leaders herald ‘major win’ in AT&T headquarter relocation
Plano leaders heralded another corporate victory Monday after AT&T said it will build its new global headquarters in the city, boosting its status as one of...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Plano leaders heralded another corporate victory Monday after AT&T said it will build its new global headquarters in the city, boosting its status as one of North Texas’ premier business hubs.
Despite the high-profile crimes, DART officials say they have taken steps to increase security and rider safety.
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2026/01/05/there-were-5-homicides-on-dart-property-last-year-what-is-the-agency-doing-to-curb-crime/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2026/01/05/there-were-5-homicides-on-dart-property-last-year-what-is-the-agency-doing-to-curb-crime/
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Despite the high-profile crimes, DART officials say they have taken steps to increase security and rider safety.
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2026/01/05/there-were-5-homicides-on-dart-property-last-year-what-is-the-agency-doing-to-curb-crime/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2026/01/05/there-were-5-homicides-on-dart-property-last-year-what-is-the-agency-doing-to-curb-crime/
The body of an alleged serial killer and convicted rapist buried in a Texas national cemetery will be exhumed.
Alleged serial killer’s body will be exhumed from Texas grave. Here’s why
Fernando Cota, a Vietnam War veteran, was the prime suspect in the murder of six women.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The body of an alleged serial killer and convicted rapist buried in a Texas national cemetery will be exhumed.
North Texas’ long stretch of warm, dry weather will continue Monday as many residents return to work and school following the holidays.
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
Warm, dry start to work week before rain chances increase in D-FW. What should you expect?
Warm temperatures expected to start off the week in D-FW before chances of rain.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
North Texas’ long stretch of warm, dry weather will continue Monday as many residents return to work and school following the holidays.
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
North Texans should expect dry, sunny conditions, with the high temperature topping out in the mid-70s before dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
The mayor and city manager said AT&T preferred a “horizontal” campus to Dallas’ skyscrapers.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2026/01/05/dallas-leaders-say-downtown-didnt-fit-with-att-headquarter-plans/
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2026/01/05/dallas-leaders-say-downtown-didnt-fit-with-att-headquarter-plans/
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The mayor and city manager said AT&T preferred a “horizontal” campus to Dallas’ skyscrapers.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2026/01/05/dallas-leaders-say-downtown-didnt-fit-with-att-headquarter-plans/
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2026/01/05/dallas-leaders-say-downtown-didnt-fit-with-att-headquarter-plans/