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Questions linger over cost of security for GOP convention 09.09.2026 0:36 ↓

As the Republican Midterm Convention opens in Dallas, questions linger if Dallas will be reimbursed for security costs. Estimates show the City of Dallas will have to pay about $2-million for security.

Republican convention to compete with NFL viewership 08.09.2026 0:42 ↓

As the Republican Midterm Convention gets underway this week in Dallas, one huge competitor it will have to deal with is the National Football League. Both nights of the convention coincide with the first two nights of NFL games.

Around Town - Labor Day Weekend in DFW: Riverfront Jazz Festival, Beats & Eats, Pickle Fest 03.09.2026 2:08 ↓

Find the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth over Labor Day weekend, September 3-7, including the Riverfront Jazz Festival, Bedford Beats & Eats, Frisco’s Hispanic Heritage Festival, Grand Prairie Pickle Fest, the Garland Labor Day Parade and DFW Restaurant Week.

Sen. Cruz defends Trump's Iran 'Mission Accomplished' post 31.08.2026 0:43 ↓

Senator Ted Cruz is defending President Donald Trump's Truth Social post showing a sign of 'Mission Accomplished' when it comes to the war in Iran. Sen. Cruz says there are several different missions when it comes to Iran. He spoke Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press.

Dallas prepares for RNC with $1.8 million cost estimate, security and traffic impacts 27.08.2026 0:49 ↓

Dallas officials are preparing for the Republican National Convention next month, with heightened security, temporary road closures, traffic disruptions and an estimated $1.8 million in city costs.

Ft Worth ISD to “level” staff by Labor Day 25.08.2026 0:36 ↓

Ft Worth ISD has begun leveling employees, or the process of adjusting campus staffing to match actual student enrollment.

Around Town: August 20-23 - Zach Bryan, Santana, North Texas Fair & Rodeo and more 20.08.2026 1:50 ↓

Find the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, including Zach Bryan, Santana and The Doobie Brothers, Ringling Bros., the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, DFW Restaurant Week and the Vitruvian Salsa Festival.

Texas Department of of Transportation's Kenna Mitchell on I-30 "canyon" construction progress 18.08.2026 2:45 ↓

This is an update on construction in Dallas along Interstate 30, "the Canyon" between I-45 and I-35. The near-billion dollar project will widen the highway from 6 to 12 lanes.