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DPS Unveils New Aircraft; Strengthens Airborne Law Enforcement Support
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 efforts to modernize and expand airborne law enforcement…
NCTCOG shares travel strategies to reduce delays, ease congestion during World Cup
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 other host city in the tournament. The matches, to be held…
Horseshoe Bay Child Predator Named Featured Fugitive for June
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – a child predator with ties to Llano and Burnet counties – is this month’s Featured Fugitive.
DPS Advises Public to Download iWatchTexas Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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 suspicious activity or behavior and enhancing safety during…
Primark’s Texas Takeover Accelerates: The Parks Mall at Arlington Store Arriving June 25
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 at Arlington on June 25.
Kaleidoscope Park Partners With NFL Players to Host “For The Family Day” Community Event
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, family-friendly community event on Sunday, June 28, from 10:00…
TEA launches Educator Misconduct Dashboard and Student Protection Resource Center
AUSTIN, Texas – June 2, 2026 — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the launch of the Educator Misconduct Dashboard, a comprehensive, interactive tool that provides access to misconduct reports submitted to TEA, agency investigations, State Board…
Alzheimer’s Association Encourages Texas Residents to Take Charge of Their Brain Healt
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.
Visit Dallas Celebrates “Dallas Can-Do Spirit Day,” Showcasing the Power of Tourism
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, civic pride and community engagement in celebration of National…
The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Saturday May 9
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 in the communities they serve every day and often come face…
Look, Don’t Touch — Leave Baby Wildlife Where You Find Them
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 confusion when animals appear to be alone.
The Stewpot Invites Dallas Community Service April 19-25
The Dallas community is invited to serve at The Stewport during Love Your Neighbor Week April 19–25.
Dallas Art Fair Returns April 16-19 with 90+ Art Dealers
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 national and international galleries.
Andrea Davis Daffron Obituary (June 11, 1939-March 14, 2026)
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 taking care of everyone else before herself.
Rocco x Moët & Chandon Debut Limited-Edition Collection
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 launch an ultra-limited-edition collaboration that is a harmony…
Texas Shatters Record for Student Applications in New School Choice Program
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today that more than 42,000 students applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) on Feb. 4, the first day of the program’s launch.
DPS Increases Enforcement for Sunday’s Super Bowl
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 Patriots compete for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb.
Governor Abbott, Texas DPS Release the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan for 2026-2030
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2026-2030.
Winter storm puts critical chill on Texas blood supply
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 days across 59 counties in North, Central and East Texas.
I-30 Closes, Detours Between I-35E, I-45/US 75 IN Dallas Starting January 30
DALLAS – Weather permitting, all lanes of east and westbound I-30 will be closed between the I-35E and I-45/US 75 interchanges from 10 p.m. Friday, January 30 to 5 a.m. Monday, February 2 as part of the ongoing I-30 Canyon corridor improvement project.
Equest Needs Dallas Volunteers
The New Year brings new opportunities to volunteer with Equest, a leading equine-assisted therapeutic center in Dallas that relies on hundreds of volunteers each year to support its life-changing programs.