Plano voters questioning tax election for Dallas Stars arena funding

In Dallas County’s most divided precinct, voters are split before Election Day

In 2024, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris tied in Precinct 1734. What do voters think two years later?

Dems hope to clinch the state by flipping Collin County, Paxton’s homebase and a longtime GOP bastion

MCKINNEY — For much of her life, Liz Slack voted Republican up and down the ballot. A longtime resident of Collin County — the hometown of U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton — Slack said she looks like a typical conservative: a Baylor University alum who goes to Bible study every week.

Young Marines build leaders in Denton County

Christine Colacion-Zuniga sure has come a long way from being a carpool mom. For nearly a decade, she was busy shuttling her daughter, Kayla, to and from her Young Marines unit meetings in Fort Worth each week. Along the way, she’d pick up a few of the other recruits to ensure they all got there at the same time and on time.

Prosper approves plans for major mixed-use development inspired by Venice

Prosper approves plans for major mixed-use development inspired by Venice

Your ‘I Voted’ sticker can unlock freebies and discounts across North Texas

Yasmin Wages saw Texans were stressed about the upcoming midterm elections. She figured they could use a drink. Wages, who owns Malai Kitchen with her husband Braden Wages, is offering happy-hour discounts to anyone who comes into one of their four North Texas locations with an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day.

Developers Snap Up Last Piece of Downtown Dallas Greyhound Station

The development team of Jack Matthews and Ray Washburne has purchased the final 10,000 square feet of the former Greyhound bus station site at 205 S. Lamar St. in downtown Dallas, pulling the entire property under single ownership just as the last buses prepare to roll out of the historic terminal.

Denton County voter turnout surges as early voting enters final week

Nearly 200,000 Denton County residents have already cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, putting the county among the statewide leaders in voter turnout as early voting enters its final week. As of Sunday night, 198,459 ballots had been cast, representing 28.84% of the county’s registered voters. Denton County...

Health officials investigate E. coli cases possibly linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo

A Dallas County health official has confirmed with WFAA that they are investigating reported cases of E. coli that have resulted from children's exposure to animals at a petting zoo at the State Fair of Texas. Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, confirmed with WFAA...

Kubota Files Plans for $10 Million Training Hub at Grapevine Headquarters

Kubota USA has filed plans for a new building at 1000 Kubota Drive in Grapevine, a $10 million project that would add a 28,825-square-foot training facility to the company's sprawling North Texas campus. The structure is expected to be completed in July 2028 and will feature administrative offices, catering rooms and training rooms.

Patented: Bioworld’s Santa Hat Sipper and 134 More Inventions Across North Texas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in this week’s North Texas patent grants. The Irving-based pop culture merchandiser Bioworld Merchandising received a patent for the design of a novelty cup shaped like Santa Claus’ hat. It was one of 135 patents issued the week of Oct. 6 with ties to North Texas.

Oh My Gourd! A Giant 2,069-Pound Pumpkin Has Arrived In Denton

F orget ordinary porch pumpkins. Denton is going bigger — 2,069 pounds bigger. Just in time for Halloween, a massive pumpkin has arrived in Denton, where pumpkin carver Eric Jones will transform it into an oversized jack-o'-lantern. The larger-than-life attraction is part of a collaboration between Raising Cane's and the City of Denton, bringing the giant pumpkin tradition back for a second consecutive year. Visitors can watch the carving begin Oct. 28 before the finished jack-o'-lantern goes on display Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Quakertown Civic Center, located at 321 E. McKinney St. From Minnesota To The Halloween Capital Of Texas This isn't your average pumpkin patch find. The 2,069-pound pumpkin was grown by Brian Turner in Anoka, Minnesota, before making its way to North Texas for a Halloween makeover. And this year's pumpkin is even bigger than the last. Raising Cane's 2025 jack-o'-lantern weighed 1,910 pounds, meaning the new arrival outweighs its predecessor by 159 pounds. The display also fits right into the city's growing Halloween celebrations. Denton has embraced its identity as the Halloween Capital of Texas , turning October into a monthlong celebration of spooky attractions, community events and seasonal festivities. When And Where To

Denton residents voicing concerns about data centers, city considers six-month pause

Denton residents voicing concerns about data centers, city considers six-month pause

Frisco Muslims vote early in Texas midterms amid concerns of Islamophobia

FRISCO — As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, political observers are watching the U.S. Senate race in Texas because it could be key to Democrats taking control of the upper chamber. As Democratic State Rep. James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton battle for the seat, even...

Photos: Best looks from the 2026 Dallas Halloween Block Party

It’s that time of year again, Dallas. On Saturday, the most colorful pocket of the city was overtaken by the spookiest holiday of the year, and Dallasites served some major looks to celebrate it. Around here, there’s no celebration more highly anticipated than the Halloween Block Party on the...

After more than a decade, the spectacular ’12 Days of Christmas’ gazebos at the Dallas Arboretum are officially returning for one final farewell this November

One of Dallas’s most beloved holiday traditions is preparing for its final curtain call. Holiday at the Arboretum returns this November with this year marks the finale for its iconic 12 Days of Christmas gazebos. The glass-sided displays have been part of the Dallas Arboretum’s holiday celebrations since 2014....

The 'Halloween Capital Of North Texas' Is A Fast-Growing City With Festivals And Small-Town Vibes

Congrats, Celina: you're officially the fastest-growing city in the United States. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, the Texas city's population grew over 24% in 2025 and has almost tripled since 2020. It's a historic and sustained surge that has seen this town explode from 6,000 residents in 2010 to over 64,000 today — an absurd expansion that has utterly changed the way the old city looks, without changing how it feels.

Carter Kilburg Follows Brother's Footsteps to Army All-American Bowl Before Air Force Football Career

Montgomery Bell Academy receiver Carter Kilburg follows his brother to the Army All-American Bowl after overcoming injury and committing to Air Force.

Dallas County investigates possible E. coli cases in children, potential link to State Fair of Texas

Some children have been hospitalized in intensive care as health officials investigate up to seven possible E. coli cases and whether visits to the fair's petting zoo played a role.