2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (235+ words) The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency conducted low-altitude flights over downtown Dallas, Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday as part of security and emergency preparedness planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Additional flights are scheduled for June 28 and July 13 and…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (489+ words) The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially opened Monday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, marking a major milestone as North Texas prepares to host matches during the global tournament. The downtown Dallas facility will serve…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (163+ words) The FIFA World Cup is coming to North Texas, and Dallas Express Sports Network is giving fans a first look at what Dallas-Fort Worth can expect when the world arrives. Dallas Stadium in Arlington will host nine FIFA World Cup…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (604+ words) The City of Dallas has announced its Mayor's Summer of Safety 2026 lineup, a collection of free and low-cost programs spanning libraries, parks, aquatics, public safety, and sports access for residents of all ages. The programs run through early August at…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (916+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to draw millions of fans and generate billions in economic activity, but hotel operators in several U. S. host cities say tourism demand has not matched early projections ahead of the tournament. In Texas, where Houston…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (264+ words) Highland Park has launched a new city-operated transportation program to replace services previously provided by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, following a vote by residents to leave the regional transit agency. The new service, called Highland Park On-Demand, began operating on…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (455+ words) The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, has been named to the Prix Versailles World's Most Beautiful Museums List 2026, earning recognition as one of seven museums worldwide honored for architectural design and cultural impact. The museum was the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (552+ words) Security officials are ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that threats surrounding the international tournament remain "extremely high." North Texas is expected to play a major role in the event, with…...

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (465+ words) Arlington Mayor Jim Ross narrowly secured a third and final term Saturday, barely avoiding a runoff in a crowded mayoral race. Ross received 13, 289 votes, or 50. 04%, according to unofficial Tarrant County election results. Based on the listed vote totals, Ross cleared…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (580+ words) A local voter guide listing became a public flashpoint in Arlington's mayoral race after Mayor Jim Ross publicly objected to being included in True Texas Project's recommendations alongside challenger Steve Cavender. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Arlington voters…...