KRLD News

Former President George W. Bush turns 80 06.07.2026 0:46 ↓

The nation's 43rd President of the United States hit a major milestone Monday. George W. Bush turns 80. Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush have called Dallas home ever since departing the White House in January of 2009.

Response grows over Dallas budget shortfall 01.07.2026 0:35 ↓

A number of city leaders are responding to the latest decision by the Dallas City Manager to force furloughs onto City employees. This is in response to the budget shortfall costing the City millions. Others remain irate over recent decisions and discussions that could shape the City for decades.

Attorney calls for more regulations on self-driving vehicles 01.07.2026 0:45 ↓

Autonomous vehicles are becoming more common on Texas roads, but some are calling for stronger regulations before the technology expands further.

Main Street Garden becoming a highlight for World Cup fans 30.06.2026 0:34 ↓

As we make our way through the halfway point of the World Cup, local organizers are seeing nothing but happiness from fans. Shalissa Perry with Downtown Dallas Inc says one of the features along everything going on along Main Street is located right at Main Street Garden.

Central Pitch Pop Up Store for World Cup in Downtown Dallas is a huge hit 29.06.2026 0:47 ↓

One of the highly successful attractions during the World Cup comes right out of the heart of Downtown Dallas. Dan Bradley, who owns the Bullzerk shirt company, is running the Central Pitch Pop Up Store inside the Adolphus Tower.

DFW Cultural shops see increase in interest around World Cup 26.06.2026 0:44 ↓

One of the great economic benefits we are finding out from the World Cup is how local shops in Dallas Fort Worth are seeing an increase in traffic. Ann-Marie Gustafsson is Operations Director for The Wooden Spoon in Plano which sells Scandinavian food and gifts. She says they have a lot of people coming in.

Downtown Dallas to close portions of Main Street for World Cup celebrations Saturday 25.06.2026 0:40 ↓

Downtown Dallas will again close portions of Main Street on Saturday for the second time during the World Cup. Downtown Dallas Inc. is behind the Main Street Social Saturdays for the duration of the tournament.

Dallas approves incentive package for Morgan Stanley expansion 24.06.2026 0:51 ↓

The Dallas City Council approved a multi-million-dollar incentive package Wednesday for Morgan Stanley. The global financial services giant wants to expand into a $1.3-billion hub in Downtown Dallas.

Officials praise transportation plan after first three FIFA Club World Cup matches in North Texas 23.06.2026 0:50 ↓

Transportation officials say years of planning are paying off as North Texas hosts the FIFA Club World Cup, with the first three matches at Dallas Stadium running smoothly despite large crowds and summer heat.

Sen. Cornyn looks to play hardball in final months in office 23.06.2026 0:37 ↓

Senator John Cornyn is warning fellow republicans that he has no problem playing hardball on his way out of Capitol Hill. He has six months left in office following his runoff loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and he is already making demands for his vote.

Bedford auction house to hold event for nation's 250th birthday 23.06.2026 3:44 ↓

The largest auctioneer in the world for historic and specialty firearms is The Rock Island Auction Company in Bedford. KRLD's Bill McLean talked with the company's Joel Kolander about a special auction later this month.

Dallas' FIFA FanFest is attracting sell out crowds 18.06.2026 0:40 ↓

The FIFA Fan Festival at Dallas' Fair Park has been a huge success in the first week of the World Cup. Not only can fans experience every match from inside the Pavilion on massive screens but the festival is spread out across most of that area of the fair grounds.