Top Story
The Attempted Character Assassination of James Talarico by the Poster TickleTexts
Texas’s Democratic candidate for Senate took some sick days. The Internet lost its collective mind. Here's what happened, in five acts.
TM·Christopher Hooks
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Tuesday, October 13: The Attempted Character Assassination of James Talarico by the Poster TickleTexts; Fort Worth’s Cheap Night Out Just Moved to a Phone Screen; and Texas’ Beef Industry Faces Soaring Costs, Shrinking Herds, and Corporate Takeovers; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
More Top Stories
FOX4
Man dies after stabbing himself during confrontation with Fort Worth police
Police say a man died after stabbing himself with a knife following a confrontation with Fort Worth police.
Fort Worth
Read Full StoryTM
We’re All In God’s Country Now
Dan Patrick calls the separation of church and state a lie and has worked to infuse Christianity into Texas institutions. Trump is helping him take that strategy nationwide.
Politics
Read Full StorySept 25 – Oct 18 at Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue). Gates open daily at 10 AM. Adult admission $15 Mon–Thu, $25 Fri–Sun. Kids 3–12 $10 every day; age 2 and under free. Four free music stages, livestock, Big Tex, and the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners on sale.
DFW Live MusicNext 3 Days
dallas-music-scene.com →16Fri
JG Blues
The Goat Dallas
15Thu
J Killen / David Rosales / Dev Wulf / River Jude
Double Wide
12.00
16Fri
Kishi Bashi: Sonderlust 10th Anniversary Tour
Granada Theater
8:00pm30.00
TomorrowTomorrow
Superhero Underwear 9 PM
The Barley House
TomorrowTomorrow
Captain & Camille Perform
The Barley House
16Fri
Bandolero Performs
The Barley House
15Thu
The Alternatives Perform
The Barley House
TomorrowTomorrow
Le Cure----The ultimate Cure Tribute band 9:30PM-1:00AM
The Barley House
New: Get DFW's best news in your inbox — Free
SubscribeCrime
FOX4
Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says
The WSJ reported that Paxton celebrated New Year's Eve 2024 in Dubai with his girlfriend, Tracy Duhon, and two Americans who had been indicted on federal healthcare-fraud charges and not returned to the U.S.
CrimePolitics
Read Full StoryFOX4
Suspect accused of stealing car with child inside arrested with help of Flock camera system
Police in Crowley arrested a child kidnapping suspect on Monday with help from the Fort Worth Police Department and the Flock camera system.Crowley child kidnapping arrestOn Monday, Oct.12, Crowley Police responded to re
CrimeFort Worth
Read Full StoryFOX4
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 3-year-old in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a 3-year-old was shot and killed. One neighbor called it senseless and demanded change in the area.Oak Cliff shooting at complexAt around 1am on Sunday morning, Dallas police resp
CrimeReal Estate
Read Full StoryDallas
FOX4
Dallas Weather: Hot, humid weather continues ahead of late-week cold front
Today is expected to be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s. An early Friday cold front will bring much cooler weekend temperatures in the 50s and 70s.
Dallas
Read Full StoryFOX4
61-year-old Lavon man killed in motorcycle crash in Collin County
A 61-year-old Collin County man was killed early Sunday after a car failed to yield the right of way and collided with his motorcycle at an intersection, state authorities said.
Dallas
Read Full StoryTM
Texas Monthly’s Founding Editor, William Broyles Jr., Returns as New Editor at Large
The magazine’s first editor and Oscar-nominated screenwriter will be writing more regularly for us.
Dallas
Read Full StoryFort Worth
FOX4
Man dies after stabbing himself during confrontation with Fort Worth police
Police say a man died after stabbing himself with a knife following a confrontation with Fort Worth police.
Fort Worth
Read Full StoryFOX4
DFW International ranked as the most stressful airport in the country
A recent study ranks Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as the most stressful airport in the United States.
Fort Worth
Read Full StoryDO
Fort Worth artisan’s handmade lanterns are an homage to Halloween history
VanDolls Folk Art founder Rachel Garrison couldn't celebrate Halloween as a child. Now, she has built a thriving company from handmade lanterns and costumes.
Fort WorthBusiness
Read Full StoryFood & Drink
DO
Now showing: H-Town’s Juliet premieres in Dallas
The cinematic steakhouse arrives with its social media-first aesthetic, movie-themed menu and lavish steaks to the Design District, where it faces a crowded high-end landscape.
Food & Drink
Read Full StoryDO
The 10 most-booked restaurants in Dallas’ Mid-Cities
How many conventions were there in Las Colinas this month? All of them, we think.
Food & DrinkIrving
Read Full StoryDM
Texas’ Beef Industry Faces Soaring Costs, Shrinking Herds, and Corporate Takeovers
Here’s the raw truth: a steak dinner has never been more expensive. There are the usual culprits. Rents are sky-high when they’re a fixed amount, and even higher from landlords who demand a percentage of sales as part of
Food & DrinkReal Estate
Read Full StorySports
FOX4
Dallas Cowboys hire longtime coach Mike Pettine amid early season defensive woes
The Cowboys are turning to outside help to try and fix their leaky defense, hiring a longtime NFL defensive mind as a senior assistant.Cowboys make defensive coaching hireDuring his Monday press conference, Dallas Cowboy
Sports
Read Full StoryDO
Dallas Stars, homelessness and crime labs are on the local ballot in November
There is plenty of intrigue beyond the races for Senate and the governor's office.
SportsPolitics
Read Full StoryFOX4
Plano officials discuss traffic, property values around proposed Dallas Stars arena
On Monday, Plano city leaders received updates on the status of a planned Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district, while some Plano residents continue to push back on a potential tax to fund it.Dallas Stars in Plan
SportsPolitics
Read Full StoryReal Estate
DM
Texas’ Beef Industry Faces Soaring Costs, Shrinking Herds, and Corporate Takeovers
Here’s the raw truth: a steak dinner has never been more expensive. There are the usual culprits. Rents are sky-high when they’re a fixed amount, and even higher from landlords who demand a percentage of sales as part of
Food & DrinkReal Estate
Read Full StoryFOX4
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 3-year-old in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a 3-year-old was shot and killed. One neighbor called it senseless and demanded change in the area.Oak Cliff shooting at complexAt around 1am on Sunday morning, Dallas police resp
CrimeReal Estate
Read Full StoryFOX4
'Samuel did not deserve this': 16-year-old found shot to death at Fort Worth apartments
Outside of the Stallion Pointe Apartments near Everman in Fort Worth, there’s a growing memorial for a boy who never had a chance to grow up. Samuel Navarrete, 16, was shot and killed at the apartment complex Wednesday e
CrimeFort Worth
Read Full StoryPolitics
TM
We’re All In God’s Country Now
Dan Patrick calls the separation of church and state a lie and has worked to infuse Christianity into Texas institutions. Trump is helping him take that strategy nationwide.
Politics
Read Full StoryFOX4
Texas voting guide: Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here's what you should know
Early voting for the November elections is just one week away, starting on Oct. 19. In most counties, you can early vote at any voting location in the county. To find early voting locations in your county, go to the coun
Politics
Read Full StoryFOX4
Dallas County officials discuss jail transfers, election preparations
Outgoing Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot says a new program is reducing the backlog of inmate transfers from the county jail to state prison during the final months of his term.Fixing paperwork errors to red
Politics
Read Full StoryBusiness
DO
Fort Worth artisan’s handmade lanterns are an homage to Halloween history
VanDolls Folk Art founder Rachel Garrison couldn't celebrate Halloween as a child. Now, she has built a thriving company from handmade lanterns and costumes.
Fort WorthBusiness
Read Full StoryDO
Texas vouchers promised school choice. Now lawmakers are questioning the results
Did you miss seeing school vouchers in headlines? Come January, the $1 billion program could be seeing some changes.
Business
Read Full StoryDM
Texas’ Beef Industry Faces Soaring Costs, Shrinking Herds, and Corporate Takeovers
Here’s the raw truth: a steak dinner has never been more expensive. There are the usual culprits. Rents are sky-high when they’re a fixed amount, and even higher from landlords who demand a percentage of sales as part of
Food & DrinkReal Estate
Read Full Story