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North Central Texas Nears Nine Million Residents as Region Adds More Than 200,000 People in One Year
(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…
Universal Kids Resort Officially Opens July 1
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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. This June, during…
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,…
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…
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…
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. During National Volunteer Month, the Dallas community is invited to participate in more than 650…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. The strategy provides the state’s framework for…
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…