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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Sept. 18-20
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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Friday, September 18: Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Sept. 18-20; Pilot Beverley Bass will never forget being in the cockpit of a Dallas-bound flight on 9/11; and Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.Crockett appeared alongside state Rep. Venton Jones to announce th
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Kenny Chesney to kick off 2027 stadium tour in Tampa, with one stop in Texas
Tickets go on sale to the public on Sept. 25, following a presale for registered fans starting Sept. 17.
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Who's Best (Tribute to the Who) Performs
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Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute) 9 PM
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Pedigo's Magic Pilsner Performs 8pm to 10pm
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Graceland Ninjas Perform
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The Clinton Years Performs
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Richardson teacher arrested on online minor solicitation charge
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Family indicted for fraudulent house sale, scams on the rise in Texas
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Dallas stabbing outside Bishop Arts business leaves man in coma
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Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
Track the Hydra Fire in Texas with the latest acreage, containment, personnel and an updated map of the wildfire perimeter.
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Triple-digit heatwave and wildfire risks grip North Texas ahead of late-weekend cold front
Scorching heat and dry conditions continue to grip North Texas, keeping fire dangers elevated as the region eyes a potential record-breaking high Tuesday.
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Appari-Shaun
It’s past time that I wrote about Shaun the Sheep, don’t you think? The adorable and highly tech-savvy sheep made his debut in Nick Park’s Oscar-winning 1995 stop-motion short film A Close Shave and has since embarked on
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Resident Evil: Raccoon City Stomp
I never played any of the Resident Evil video games, but I did watch every single one of the movies, including the justly maligned 2021 attempted reboot Welcome to Raccoon City. I find that I remember only two things fro
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Embattled singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to play AT&T Stadium on Sat, Oct 24. On Sat, Nov 7, doubly embattled rapper Kanye West will also perform at the Arlington home of the Dallas Cowboys. One has written a song c
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2 North Texas barbecue joints earn high praise from Southern Living
Southern Living just put two Dallas-area barbecue joints on its radar.
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An Inside Look at Ethiopian Coffee Culture in Dallas
As most coffee shops switch lights off to close, Tre Stelle in Plano stays open a few hours longer for its immersive experience. The evening sun cuts through the coffee shop as workshop stations are set up. One behind th
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The fine-dining kitchen hidden in a West Dallas crab shack
Raul Reyes, who previously owned Mesa, is channeling his fine-dining roots in a festive West Dallas crab boil restaurant.
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Embattled singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to play AT&T Stadium on Sat, Oct 24. On Sat, Nov 7, doubly embattled rapper Kanye West will also perform at the Arlington home of the Dallas Cowboys. One has written a song c
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Film Shorts // September 16-22, 2026
OPENING Behuli (NR) This Nepalese film stars Paras Bam Thakuri, Divya Rayamajhi, Sushant Karki, Padam Tamang, Santosh Baniya, and Sarita Giri. (Opens Friday) Daayra (NR) Kareena Kapoor stars in this crime thriller as a c
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3rd missing North Texas hiker’s body found following Grand Canyon flooding
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week were those of a missing North Texas hiker, according to the victim’s family.Timothy Smith was the last remaining missing person after deadly flash flooding in that area i
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Richardson teacher arrested on online minor solicitation charge
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D CEO Editor Christine Perez Joins Mehrdad Moayedi, Gary Carr as 2027 NTCAR Hall of Fame Honorees
Two longtime Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate leaders will join the ranks of the region’s most prominent industry icons next year. Mehrdad Moayedi, founder, president, and CEO of Centurion American Development Gr
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Dallas apartment community demands action after a violent weekend
A deadly mass shooting over the weekend is drawing renewed attention to a Dallas apartment community where neighbors say violent crime has been an ongoing issue for years.Mass shooting at ‘The Pinks’Dallas police respond
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Protect College Sports Act passes first vote in Senate; minority groups oppose bill
A bill aimed at regulating college sports took an important step towards becoming official this week, even as minority groups continue to oppose the bill.Protect College Sports ActThe Protect College Sports Act, co-autho
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Dallas restores funding to keep neighborhood libraries open
Dallas Public Libraries got a big win late Wednesday night after city council members voted on a $5.7 billion budget. The city leaders tapped into a growing IT fund to keep all neighborhood branches open six days a week.
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What’s in Dallas’ $5.7 Billion Budget?
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council will take a final vote on the city’s $5.7 billion budget. It’s been an arduous and, at times, messy process, but veteran City Hall watchers know the budget process is often arduous a
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Dallas stabbing outside Bishop Arts business leaves man in coma
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