https://southwestdallasnews.com/ Cited local news for Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Southwest Dallas County — labeled by source type, community-powered. en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:21 GMT 30 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1362340541/there-is-still-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-flowers-opens-at-t https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1362340541/there-is-still-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-flowers-opens-at-t Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:06:47 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Anna Galluzzi’s There is Still Time To Stop and Smell The Flowers opens Sunday, June 14, at Terrain Dallas in Elmwood. Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1949736731/how-to-weigh-in-on-dallas-city-hall-s-future-this-week https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-1949736731/how-to-weigh-in-on-dallas-city-hall-s-future-this-week Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:11:56 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Dallas residents, including those in Oak Cliff, will have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of City Hall during a special-called Dallas City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-550857526/kera-oak-cliff-apartment-explosion-first-responder-was-block https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-550857526/kera-oak-cliff-apartment-explosion-first-responder-was-block Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:42:04 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News A self-driving Waymo car blocked the street as first responders rushed to the scene of last week’s Oak Cliff apartment explosion, body camera footage shows. Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124699/north-central-texas-nears-nine-million-residents-as-region-a https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124699/north-central-texas-nears-nine-million-residents-as-region-a Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:23:07 GMT Regional Regional News (Arlington, Texas) – North Central Texas added 203,786 residents in 2025, bringing the region’s total population to 8,952,590 as of January 1, 2026, according to newly released population estimates… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124682/universal-kids-resort-officially-opens-july-1 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124682/universal-kids-resort-officially-opens-july-1 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:06:06 GMT Regional Regional News UNIVERSAL KIDS RESORT – UNIVERSAL DESTINATIONS & EXPERIENCES’ FIRST-EVER THEME PARK DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN – OFFICIALLY OPENS ON JULY 1, 2026 Tickets, Hotel Packages and the Park’s… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124676/dps-unveils-new-aircraft-strengthens-airborne-law-enforcemen https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124676/dps-unveils-new-aircraft-strengthens-airborne-law-enforcemen Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:35:06 GMT Regional Regional News AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter since the 1980s, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and its ongoing… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124669/nctcog-shares-travel-strategies-to-reduce-delays-ease-conges https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124669/nctcog-shares-travel-strategies-to-reduce-delays-ease-conges Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:04:50 GMT Regional Regional News June 3, 2026 (Arlington, Texas) – North Texas is gearing up to welcome the world this summer. Arlington will soon host nine matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, including a semifinal – more than any… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124660/dps-advises-public-to-download-iwatchtexas-ahead-of-2026-fif https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124660/dps-advises-public-to-download-iwatchtexas-ahead-of-2026-fif Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:44:48 GMT Regional Regional News AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone about the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource for reporting… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124642/primark-s-texas-takeover-accelerates-the-parks-mall-at-arlin https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124642/primark-s-texas-takeover-accelerates-the-parks-mall-at-arlin Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:42:14 GMT Regional Regional News June 1, 2026 — Primark, the international clothing retailer that offers amazing quality fashion at value prices, today announced it will open its sixth store in the Lone Star State at The Parks Mall… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-471310529/two-oak-cliff-neighborhoods-implement-reforestation-programs https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-471310529/two-oak-cliff-neighborhoods-implement-reforestation-programs Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:41:36 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Two Oak Cliff neighborhoods have brought over 100 new trees to their streets by utilizing resources from the City of Dallas and Heritage Oak Cliff. Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-874383825/parts-of-district-4-to-be-sprayed-after-mosquitoes-test-posi https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-874383825/parts-of-district-4-to-be-sprayed-after-mosquitoes-test-posi Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:23:39 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Photo courtesy of Getty Images. The City of Dallas will be conducting mosquito spraying for portions of District 4 after a mosquito sampling came back positive for West Nile virus from the 75216 ZIP… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-311727903/dallas-animal-services-launches-first-fridays-event-series-t https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/oak-cliff-advocate-311727903/dallas-animal-services-launches-first-fridays-event-series-t Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:09:42 GMT Oak Cliff Regional News Photo courtesy of Dallas Animal Services. Dallas Animal Services (DAS) will host the organization’s inaugural First Fridays event on Friday, June 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will extend regular… Source: Oak Cliff Advocate — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124639/kaleidoscope-park-partners-with-nfl-players-to-host-for-the https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124639/kaleidoscope-park-partners-with-nfl-players-to-host-for-the Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:42:29 GMT Regional Regional News FRISCO, Texas (June 1, 2026) – Kaleidoscope Park, in partnership with the Ascendancy Group, is teaming up with current NFL player Sam Williams and former NFL player Charles Haley to host a free,… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124627/alzheimer-s-association-encourages-texas-residents-to-take-c https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124627/alzheimer-s-association-encourages-texas-residents-to-take-c Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:35 GMT Regional Regional News Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say brain health is important — but only 1 in 10 know how to maintain it, according to the newly released 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report. This June, during… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124507/visit-dallas-celebrates-dallas-can-do-spirit-day-showcasing https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124507/visit-dallas-celebrates-dallas-can-do-spirit-day-showcasing Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:05 GMT Regional Regional News DALLAS (April 29, 2026) — Visit Dallas will host the second annual Dallas Can-Do Spirit Day on May 7, 2026, bringing together the city’s tourism and hospitality community for a morning of service,… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124504/the-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-saturday-may-9 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124504/the-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-saturday-may-9 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:15:56 GMT Regional Regional News TEXAS — Saturday, May 9th marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. Letter Carriers are… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124493/look-don-t-touch-leave-baby-wildlife-where-you-find-them https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124493/look-don-t-touch-leave-baby-wildlife-where-you-find-them Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:59:31 GMT Regional Regional News AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124416/the-stewpot-invites-dallas-community-service-april-19-25 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124416/the-stewpot-invites-dallas-community-service-april-19-25 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:28:46 GMT Regional Regional News The Dallas community is invited to serve at The Stewport during Love Your Neighbor Week April 19–25. During National Volunteer Month, the Dallas community is invited to participate in more than 650… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124377/dallas-art-fair-returns-april-16-19-with-90-art-dealers https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124377/dallas-art-fair-returns-april-16-19-with-90-art-dealers Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:45 GMT Regional Regional News Dallas Art Fair returns April 16-19, offering collectors, arts professionals, and the public an opportunity to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks, presented by leading… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124322/andrea-davis-daffron-obituary-june-11-1939-march-14-2026 https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124322/andrea-davis-daffron-obituary-june-11-1939-march-14-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:50:57 GMT Regional Regional News Andrea Davis Daffron passed away at home in Rockwall, Texas, surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of March 14, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a lifetime of… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124044/rocco-x-mo-t-and-chandon-debut-limited-edition-collection https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124044/rocco-x-mo-t-and-chandon-debut-limited-edition-collection Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:08:10 GMT Regional Regional News New York, NY (February 3, 2026) — The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift is here. Rocco, the brand behind the viral Super Smart Fridge, has partnered with the iconic Champagne house Moët & Chandon to… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124038/dps-increases-enforcement-for-sunday-s-super-bowl https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124038/dps-increases-enforcement-for-sunday-s-super-bowl Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:44:34 GMT Regional Regional News AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds football fans and anyone out on the roads to drive responsibly during this Super Bowl LX weekend. As the Seattle Seahawks and New England… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124028/governor-abbott-texas-dps-release-the-texas-homeland-securit https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/124028/governor-abbott-texas-dps-release-the-texas-homeland-securit Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:22:04 GMT Regional Regional News AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2026-2030. The strategy provides the state’s framework for… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News. https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/123980/winter-storm-puts-critical-chill-on-texas-blood-supply https://southwestdallasnews.com/article/123980/winter-storm-puts-critical-chill-on-texas-blood-supply Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:06:05 GMT Regional Regional News DALLAS-FORT WORTH – Jan. 28, 2026 – The winter storm took a toll on the local blood supply. Inclement weather forced Carter BloodCare to cancel mobile blood drives and close donor centers for four… Source: Focus Daily News — cited local brief from Southwest Dallas News.