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The 10 best Halloween screenings in Dallas this October
From Joe Bob Briggs' all-nighter to a blood-soaked “It” feature at Cosm's dome, here are D-FW's most deliciously spooky, special screenings this month.
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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Tuesday, October 6: The 10 best Halloween screenings in Dallas this October; ‘Once Upon a Time in Texas’ revists its own story of Dallas outlaws in the 1800s; and Trump Voters Think Ken Paxton Is “Disgusting” and “Bad.” These Ads Aren’t Helping.; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Best things to do in Dallas this week, Oct. 5-11
There are so many good concerts in Dallas this week, it's impossible to pick just one to attend.
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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.
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GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE - Forgotten Space 20th Anniversary Show
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The Rich Girls (Hall & Oates) tribute band plays from 9 – 12:30 AM
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A Hard Night's Day Performs
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Central Standard Performs
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October 7th: Hard Nights Day(Beatles Tribute Band) performs from 6:30 PM-10:30 PM.
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Dirti Martini Performs
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Bourbon Diesel 10 PM
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Hebron H.S. educator turns herself in on multiple child sex crime warrants
A Lewisville ISD teacher has turned herself into police one day after she was charged with two child sex crimes involving a Hebron High School student.Hebron H.S. teacher arrested35-year-old Gloria Reséndiz turned hersel
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Arlington Albertson's parking lot shooting injures 1 man
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'Total shock': Half brother of 1993 cold case victim's daughter charged with capital murder
The daughter of a Dallas cold case victim said she was in "total shock" when she learned police arrested her half brother for the 1993 murder of her mother on Haskell Avenue.Dallas cold case arrest56-year-old Gary Len Ro
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Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' filming season three at TCU this week
Taylor Sheridan's series "Landman" is filming its third season at TCU this week, featuring about 30 cheerleaders in the production and allowing another 30 students to shadow the crew.
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‘Where the River Took Us’ Podcast Is a Signal Awards Finalist in Three Categories
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Dallas Weather: Fall-like mornings and warm afternoons expected to continue
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Body of Fort Worth flight attendant missing since June 2025 recovered in Montague County
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Large house parties at empty Haslet homes frustrate residents, prompt police response
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This Barbecue Pop-up Went Old School—Like, Antique
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Mamani and Meridian Are Fine Dining Opposites. Can They Learn From Each Other?
One of the movie-watching experiences I love most is the accidental double feature. You sit down to watch a movie, and then a few days later you watch a movie that seems completely unrelated, only to discover how strongl
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Brian Reinhart Says the Dallas Steakhouse Scene Is Dull
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Dallas Stars selling souvenir beer skate at American Airlines Center this season
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Dallas Mavericks Announce New Operations Staff, Dale Petroskey Joins USL Dallas
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Angela Paxton ad asks Republicans not to focus on just one 'individual’ on the team
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'Total shock': Half brother of 1993 cold case victim's daughter charged with capital murder
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Texas is a big, beautiful mess. I’m proud to be from where the West begins
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Recall elections are uphill battles in Dallas. Organizers say they’re prepared
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Viral Dallas mansion gets political with this year's Halloween display
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2 Denton Guyer High School students arrested after gun found on campus
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Texas home insurance costs skyrocket as lawmakers debate solutions
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