https://southwestdallasnews.com/ Cited local news for Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Southwest Dallas County — labeled by source type, community-powered. en-us Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:34:10 GMT 30 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-653256569/dj-turo-represents-oak-cliff-on-international-fifa-fan-festi https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-653256569/dj-turo-represents-oak-cliff-on-international-fifa-fan-festi Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:44:42 GMT Oak Cliff Sports 25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this Source: Dallas Weekly — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-710856284/demolition-of-cliff-manor-now-expected-for-fall-2026 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-710856284/demolition-of-cliff-manor-now-expected-for-fall-2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:29:41 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Photo by Victoria Hernandez. The Cliff Manor implosion is now expected for the fall. Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) is currently undertaking the demolition of the Fort Worth Avenue property. In an… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1752485586/dallas-isd-to-host-community-bond-2026-meeting-in-september https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1752485586/dallas-isd-to-host-community-bond-2026-meeting-in-september Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:22 GMT Oak Cliff Schools Dallas Independent School District will host a 2026 Community Bond Meeting September 14, at 6 p.m. at L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School's library. Voters approved the district's $6.2 billion Bond 2026… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1601837109/qanda-oak-cliff-film-festival-co-director-shares-details-ahe https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1601837109/qanda-oak-cliff-film-festival-co-director-shares-details-ahe Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:05 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Photo courtesy of Oak Cliff Film Festival From the historic Texas Theatre to venues around the neighborhood, the Oak Cliff Film Festival has spent 15 years celebrating independent filmmakers while… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-57913137/kera-north-texas-housing-advocates-say-the-affordability-cri https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-57913137/kera-north-texas-housing-advocates-say-the-affordability-cri Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:27:23 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1902606006/kera-oak-cliff-apartment-owners-sue-atmos-over-deadly-dallas https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1902606006/kera-oak-cliff-apartment-owners-sue-atmos-over-deadly-dallas Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:24:51 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Atmos employees work in the area of an explosion and fire at an apartment complex Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Oak Cliff. Photo courtesy of Yfat Yossifor via KERA. The owners of an Oak Cliff apartment… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124932/duncanville-celebrates-america-250-and-independence-day https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124932/duncanville-celebrates-america-250-and-independence-day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:40:53 GMT Duncanville Culture & Dining Duncanville community turned out in large numbers to celebrate America 250! and Independence Day with Red, White & Goals!, a weekend of festivities July 3-4 at Armstrong Park. After Friday’s soccer… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-527772393/universoul-circus-to-open-new-production-at-the-shops-at-red https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-527772393/universoul-circus-to-open-new-production-at-the-shops-at-red Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:32:34 GMT Oak Cliff Culture & Dining Photo courtesy of Boon Vong, UniverSoul Circus. UniverSoul Circus will bring its all-new production WE ALL BELONG to The Shops at RedBird starting on Thursday, Aug. 6. Created in 1994 by founder and… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1684730143/dallas-zoo-unveils-first-look-at-phase-one-of-safari-trail-e https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1684730143/dallas-zoo-unveils-first-look-at-phase-one-of-safari-trail-e Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:41:30 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News A rendering of the African penguins' underwater dive viewing experiences. Courtesy of the Dallas Zoo. The Dallas Zoo is expected to break ground this October on the Safari Trail expansion. African… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-143289464/back-to-school-starts-with-good-health-how-prism-health-nort https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-143289464/back-to-school-starts-with-good-health-how-prism-health-nort Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:08:04 GMT Oak Cliff Schools Prism Health North Texas will host its Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide families with free sports physicals, dental screenings, and school supplies. Source: Dallas Weekly — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-2095510612/city-budget-town-halls-to-start-in-august-for-the-2026-27-fi https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-2095510612/city-budget-town-halls-to-start-in-august-for-the-2026-27-fi Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:15:19 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News District 1 Budget Town Hall meeting held Aug. 26, 2025. Photo by Victoria Hernandez. The Dallas City Council recess is coming to a close, and the council is heading into a budget workshop in the… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-2066424421/dart-selects-nathaniel-p-ford-sr-to-lead-transit-agency https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-2066424421/dart-selects-nathaniel-p-ford-sr-to-lead-transit-agency Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:50:46 GMT Regional Regional News The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency's next president and chief… Source: Dallas Weekly — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-24066495/el-barrio-retrospective-project-brings-little-mexico-to-life https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-24066495/el-barrio-retrospective-project-brings-little-mexico-to-life Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:37:30 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Courtesy of Sylvana Avila, Oak Cliff Arts. The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) will present the El Barrio Retrospective Project, a four-hour event celebrating the publication of the… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-293123118/oak-cliff-neighbor-named-new-dallas-arts-district-executive https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-293123118/oak-cliff-neighbor-named-new-dallas-arts-district-executive Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:09 GMT Oak Cliff Schools Photo courtesy of Jaren Collins. Ahava Silkey-Jones will serve as the next executive director of the Dallas Arts District. Silkey-Jones, who lives in the north Oak Cliff area, brings 15 years of… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124922/duncanville-isd-application-free-and-reduced-price-school-me https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124922/duncanville-isd-application-free-and-reduced-price-school-me Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:26:07 GMT Duncanville Schools Duncanville ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-800465428/prism-health-north-texas-to-host-healthy-start-to-school-bas https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/dallas-weekly-800465428/prism-health-north-texas-to-host-healthy-start-to-school-bas Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:54:52 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Prism Health North Texas is scheduled to host its free Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide students with school supplies and essential healthcare… Source: Dallas Weekly — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124909/first-ever-cedar-hill-night-market-to-feature-70-vendors-liv https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124909/first-ever-cedar-hill-night-market-to-feature-70-vendors-liv Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:38:42 GMT Cedar Hill City Desk CEDAR HILL, TX (July 15, 2026) – Visit Cedar Hill is partnering with PlugHub Market, one of Texas’ most prominent night market promoters, to bring a unique evening market experience to Historic… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124903/nba-star-ron-holland-ii-hosts-back-to-school-day-at-duncanvi https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124903/nba-star-ron-holland-ii-hosts-back-to-school-day-at-duncanvi Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:15:40 GMT Duncanville Schools NBA Star-Detroit Pistons forward and Duncanville native-Ron Holland II will return to his hometown to host Ready for Greatness: DFW Back-to-School Experience at Duncanville HS. The event will be… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124890/duncanville-police-department-investigating-fatal-shooting-t https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124890/duncanville-police-department-investigating-fatal-shooting-t Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:03:12 GMT Duncanville Public Safety The Duncanville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Wexford Townhomes. At approximately 12:07 a.m. on July 14, Duncanville police officers… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124872/oak-cliff-film-festival-returns-july-30 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124872/oak-cliff-film-festival-returns-july-30 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:23:04 GMT Oak Cliff Culture & Dining Oak Cliff Film Festival, the neighborhood fest known throughout the nation, returns July 30-Aug. 2 for the fifth installment. Immerse yourself in images, sounds and experiences so wonderfully… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124844/duncanville-police-chief-accepts-cedar-hill-police-chief-pos https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124844/duncanville-police-chief-accepts-cedar-hill-police-chief-pos Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:08:22 GMT Cedar Hill Public Safety Duncanville Police Chief Matthew Stogner has accepted the role of Chief of Police for the Cedar Hill Police Department. Chief Stogner, who has served the Duncanville community for decades, was… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124810/methodist-midlothian-earns-joint-replacement-certification https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124810/methodist-midlothian-earns-joint-replacement-certification Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:39:39 GMT Midlothian City Desk Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is proud to announce that the hospital has earned its Core Certification in Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, & Shoulder) from The Joint Commission. This prestigious… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124762/blue-goose-features-new-lto-summer-menu https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124762/blue-goose-features-new-lto-summer-menu Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:24:15 GMT Grand Prairie Culture & Dining My husband and I recently celebrated his June birthday with lunch at our favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, Blue Goose Cantina in Grand Prairie. We were also there especially to try the new LTO summer… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124734/save-dallas-city-hall-benefit-at-texas-theatre-june-13 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124734/save-dallas-city-hall-benefit-at-texas-theatre-june-13 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:58:21 GMT Oak Cliff Culture & Dining A Save City Hall benefit will be held at the historic Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff Sat., June 13, along with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of ROBOCOP’s filming at Dallas City Hall and a… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-874614706/new-business-filing-in-waxahachie-lmd-quilt-house https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-874614706/new-business-filing-in-waxahachie-lmd-quilt-house Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:55:05 GMT Waxahachie Business LMD Quilt House registered a Texas sales tax permit at 550 Lakota Pkwy, Waxahachie with a first-sales date of 2026-07-01 on file. A filing, not a confirmed opening. Source: Southwest Dallas News Records Desk — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-408370283/new-business-filing-in-lancaster-crave-vending https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-408370283/new-business-filing-in-lancaster-crave-vending Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:55:05 GMT Lancaster Business Crave Vending registered a Texas sales tax permit at 1818 Zion Dr, Lancaster with a first-sales date of 2026-06-30 on file. A filing, not a confirmed opening. Source: Southwest Dallas News Records Desk — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-567224381/new-business-filing-in-desoto-shelley-s-grillin-n-poppin-llc https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-567224381/new-business-filing-in-desoto-shelley-s-grillin-n-poppin-llc Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:55:05 GMT DeSoto Business Shelley's Grillin N Poppin LLC registered a Texas sales tax permit at 712 Sycamore Dr, DeSoto with a first-sales date of 2026-08-01 on file. A filing, not a confirmed opening. Source: Southwest Dallas News Records Desk — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-1489150259/new-business-filing-in-duncanville-burger-boys https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/sdn-stub-1489150259/new-business-filing-in-duncanville-burger-boys Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:55:05 GMT Duncanville Business Burger Boys registered a Texas sales tax permit at 588 E Wheatland Rd, Duncanville with a first-sales date of 2026-07-01 on file. A filing, not a confirmed opening. Source: Southwest Dallas News Records Desk — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124712/duncanville-street-race-kills-three-suspects-in-custody https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124712/duncanville-street-race-kills-three-suspects-in-custody Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:51:55 GMT Duncanville Public Safety Two suspects are in custody following a June 8 fatality crash at the intersection of W. Wheatland Road and S. Cedar Ridge Drive in Duncanville. Three family members in a gray Toyota Corolla were… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124614/hat-creek-burger-company-and-terry-black-s-barbecue-team-up https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124614/hat-creek-burger-company-and-terry-black-s-barbecue-team-up Sun, 31 May 2026 14:57:10 GMT Mansfield Culture & Dining Who could refuse an invitation to sample Hat Creek Burger Company’s LTO offering of a Texas-sized burger combined with Terry Black’s legendary chopped brisket and sweet-and-tangy BBQ sauce? Certainly… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124602/ellafair-2026-at-bloomfest-music-and-arts-festival-in-duncan https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124602/ellafair-2026-at-bloomfest-music-and-arts-festival-in-duncan Sat, 23 May 2026 17:05:21 GMT Duncanville Schools Ellafair 2026 at BloomFest Music and Arts Festival, sponsored by the City of Duncanville and Duncanville Arts Commission and presented in cooperation with the Duncanville Arts Foundation, drew… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124568/marlon-goff-named-duncanville-director-of-economic-developme https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124568/marlon-goff-named-duncanville-director-of-economic-developme Thu, 14 May 2026 19:20:30 GMT Duncanville City Desk The City of Duncanville has selected Marlon Goff as its new Director of Economic Development, effective Monday, May 4, 2026. Goff brings more than 25 years of experience in local government and… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124464/moms-deserve-more-days-in-may https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124464/moms-deserve-more-days-in-may Fri, 01 May 2026 17:17:13 GMT Waxahachie Culture & Dining Moms deserve more than just one day in May, and some local venues are offering a way to make it a month-long celebration. Hotel 1928, a boutique property renovated and designed by Chip & Joanna… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124532/teacher-arrested-in-connection-with-voyeurism-investigation https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124532/teacher-arrested-in-connection-with-voyeurism-investigation Fri, 01 May 2026 11:43:09 GMT Duncanville Public Safety DUNCANVILLE – The Duncanville Police Department has arrested Garrett Davis following an investigation into allegations of voyeurism involving an educator and a student. On April 13, 2026, Duncanville… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124526/kyrie-irving-brings-the-uncle-drew-circuit-to-dallas-this-we https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124526/kyrie-irving-brings-the-uncle-drew-circuit-to-dallas-this-we Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:13:51 GMT Lancaster Sports DALLAS, TX — April 30, 2026 — The Uncle Drew Circuit by Kyrie Irving will tip off its Dallas stop this week at Lancaster High School, bringing a high-level youth basketball experience focused on… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124499/midlothian-pet-owners-hollywood-feed-opens-may-2 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124499/midlothian-pet-owners-hollywood-feed-opens-may-2 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:08:25 GMT Midlothian City Desk Great news for local Midlothian pet owners, Hollywood Feed recently announced the opening date for its newest location in Texas. The healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer will open its… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124472/exciting-new-exhibitions-open-at-the-cedar-hill-museum-of-hi https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124472/exciting-new-exhibitions-open-at-the-cedar-hill-museum-of-hi Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:37:22 GMT Cedar Hill Culture & Dining The Cedar Hill Museum of History, a small history museum dedicated to community learning through the preservation of cultural and natural heritage in Cedar Hill, recently opened two new permanent… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124431/health-science-students-attend-methodist-midlothian-symposiu https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124431/health-science-students-attend-methodist-midlothian-symposiu Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:54 GMT Midlothian Schools Health science students from Midlothian High School and Midlothian Heritage High School recently participated in a hands-on medical symposium at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, providing them a… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124397/cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-in-dfw https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124397/cinco-de-mayo-celebrations-in-dfw Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:50:59 GMT Cedar Hill Culture & Dining Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s 1862 victory over the second French Empire each year on May 5, marking the event with colorful parades, fiestas, and special restaurant offers. As Cinco de Mayo… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124381/duncanville-shooting-april-12-one-dead-one-injured-suspect-i https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124381/duncanville-shooting-april-12-one-dead-one-injured-suspect-i Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:43:48 GMT Duncanville Public Safety From posted Duncanville PD report: Duncanville police officers were dispatched to Red Bird Lanes, located at 1114 S Main Street, at approximately 12:03 a.m. April 12, in reference to a reported… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124348/the-historic-lancaster-theatre-hosts-reopening-events https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124348/the-historic-lancaster-theatre-hosts-reopening-events Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:28:26 GMT Lancaster Culture & Dining The Historic Lancaster Theatre (THLT) brings an eclectic variety of shows and events to celebrate its highly anticipated grand reopening. The historic venue’s opening events started with a special… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124262/special-easter-offers-bring-dfw-families-together https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124262/special-easter-offers-bring-dfw-families-together Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:03:14 GMT Cedar Hill Culture & Dining Easter is a special time for families, and DFW restaurants and venues offer a variety of activities, brunches, and other events that all ages can celebrate together. From backyard egg hunts to Easter… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124270/bad-seed-continues-at-duncanville-community-theatre https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124270/bad-seed-continues-at-duncanville-community-theatre Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:53:56 GMT Duncanville Culture & Dining Bad Seed, a drama by Maxwell Anderson adapted from the novel by William March, continues its run at Duncanville Community Theatre this weekend, March 19-21. The play is directed by Kevin Paris, and… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124259/roland-parrish-honored-with-oak-cliff-lions-humanitarian-awa https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124259/roland-parrish-honored-with-oak-cliff-lions-humanitarian-awa Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:39:31 GMT Oak Cliff Culture & Dining Roland Parrish will by honored with the 2026 Oak Cliff Lions Club Bill Melton Humanitarian Award Wed., April 22. The award lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. in Hitt Auditorium, Methodist Hospital Dallas… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124241/new-duncanville-assistant-police-chief-robert-bobby-byrd https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124241/new-duncanville-assistant-police-chief-robert-bobby-byrd Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:22:52 GMT Duncanville City Desk The Duncanville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Byrd to the position of Assistant Chief of Police. The promotion was effective March 8. Assistant… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124237/mansfield-summit-gets-free-burgers-at-hat-creek https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124237/mansfield-summit-gets-free-burgers-at-hat-creek Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:58:04 GMT Mansfield Culture & Dining Mansfield Summit and other Texas high school basketball teams are headed to the Men’s State Basketball tournament in San Antonio this weekend. Hat Creek Burger Company is tipping off the big weekend… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124213/duncanville-starts-national-search-for-new-city-manager https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124213/duncanville-starts-national-search-for-new-city-manager Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:25 GMT Duncanville City Desk The City of Duncanville has started a nationwide search for its next City Manager. They have hired T2 Professional Consulting, LLC to help lead the process. T2 works with cities and other public… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124200/saint-patrick-s-celebrations-in-dfw https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124200/saint-patrick-s-celebrations-in-dfw Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:34:04 GMT Cedar Hill Culture & Dining Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17, and DFW venues are putting out the shamrocks and brewing green beer to welcome all their Irish and wanna-be Irish guests to the celebration. It’s Bennigan’s 50th… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124190/scarborough-renaissance-festival-in-waxahachie-april-4-may-2 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124190/scarborough-renaissance-festival-in-waxahachie-april-4-may-2 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:32:13 GMT Waxahachie Culture & Dining Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns to Waxahachie fairgrounds April 4, with artisans, family fun, fair-style food, and lots of pageantry on the Medeival menu. A Texas institution for 45 years,… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124151/duncanville-library-seeks-community-input-through-survey https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124151/duncanville-library-seeks-community-input-through-survey Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:51:17 GMT Duncanville City Desk The City of Duncanville Public Library seeks community input to help guide the future of the organization and its services. They launched a comprehensive community engagement effort that invites… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News.