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More fireworks, less traffic: Find the best North Texas viewing spots for the 250th
13+ min ago (757+ words) We're only a few days away from massive Fourth of July fireworks lighting up the skies over North Texas in celebration of our nation's 250th birthday. To help you plan, we've created a superlist of where to find the best fireworks…...
As U. S. celebrates birthday, here are 10 historical moments that occurred in Texas
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (1431+ words) The U. S. is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since that day, there are many national historical moments that occurred right here in Texas. Here's some of them. North Texas has a very important connection to…...
'Howdy!' Norwegian star Erling Haaland celebrates winning goal in Dallas with new boots and a hat
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (268+ words) Norway advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast Tuesday, largely thanks to striker Erling Haaland. But Haaland's fun didn't end on the pitch. He could also be seen wearing a Stetson, cowboy boots, and shirt that…...
Trump vowed to deport "criminals," but increasingly those swept up by ICE have no criminal record
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (481+ words) Since Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2024, immigration has been a centerpiece of his platform. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to prioritize deporting what he has repeatedly described "the worst of the worst." When challenged, the administration has emphasized the…...
Data centers are coming to Wilmer. Residents would rather see a grocery store
1+ day, 11+ min ago (680+ words) Over a dozen residents filled the room at the Wilmer city chambers last month during a meeting about all the industry moving into town. Up until recently, Wilmer and the surrounding area were one of the last undeveloped parts of…...
World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (561+ words) A massive heat wave is sending temperatures into the triple digits in much of the eastern United States, just as the World Cup enters the crucial knockout rounds. Some areas are expected to set new heat records. Climate change means…...
North Texas advocates express 'relief' over birthright citizenship ruling
1+ day, 58+ min ago (300+ words) North Texas advocates are praising the U. S. Supreme Court's decision Tuesday upholding birthright citizenship. The court's 6-3 ruling preserves a constitutional guarantee that children born in the U. S. to non-citizen parents are granted automatic citizenship. It rejected an executive order President Donald Trump…...
Dallas will furlough city employees to help address $30 million budget shortfall
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (318+ words) The City of Dallas will furlough most city employees in its most recent effort to combat a $30 million financial shortfall in the city budget, the city manager announced Tuesday. Impacted employees will be forced to take three unpaid days of…...
Dallas Opera's new leader loves singing. .. and a little gaming, too
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (76+ words) KERA News This spring, The Dallas Opera named David Lomel" its general director and CEO. Lomel" is an accomplished tenor in his own right, and as he tells WRR's Kurt Rongey in a wide-ranging interview, he's also a professional gamer....
Gov. Abbott blasts Supreme Court ruling preserving birthright citizenship
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (620+ words) Gov. Greg Abbott blasted the U. S. Supreme Court's decision to preserve birthright citizenship on Tuesday, calling it "a missed opportunity" after the justices rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end the long-standing constitutional guarantee. On social media, the governor argued birthright…...