DFW news for Saturday, October 17: 'No Kings' demonstrations to be held across Texas Saturday; Jam the Ballot; and 50 marathons in 24 days: Athlete makes stop in Fort Worth on journey to break world record; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
Following an offseason that legitimately felt different than the generally uninspiring ones we’ve become accustomed to over the previous couple of decades, five weeks into the 2026 season and the results are frustratingl
A wind advisory remains in effect for North Texas today. Expect a chilly, sunny weekend in DFW.
Sept 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.
Delta Blues Guest Jason Cloud
The Goat Dallas
Jackson and Kira's Wedding Bash
Double Wide
ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King
Granada Theater
Peter Bjorn and John - Writer’s Block 20th anniversary tour (Support: Josh Rouse)
Granada Theater
Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026
Granada Theater
The Clinton Years 10 PM
The Barley House
Bandolero Performs
The Barley House
Bandolero Performs
The Barley House
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SubscribeA Celina man will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole for stalking and killing his ex-girlfriend.Karl Stanley, 55, broke into the victim's home using a car jack. He attacked her with it, and ultimately ch
A top spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department is under investigation, officials confirmed Friday. Allison Hudson, who serves as the assistant director of media relations for the police department, is being investig
A Melissa ISD school bus driver was fired immediately after being arrested on a child pornography charge by McKinney police, school officials announced.
A wind advisory remains in effect for North Texas today. Expect a chilly, sunny weekend in DFW.
Terrence Maiden has spent more than two decades supporting projects that transform spaces into commerce hubs that bolster Southern Dallas. After getting a taste for the industry through his time as an EVP at Corinth Prop
Let’s talk about cross-contamination. When I was a kid, finding a stray calamari in my fries was like winning a scratch-off lotto ticket for a small amount of money. Score! Unfortunately, one of the lessons of maturity i
Following an offseason that legitimately felt different than the generally uninspiring ones we’ve become accustomed to over the previous couple of decades, five weeks into the 2026 season and the results are frustratingl
A British athlete is taking on 50 marathons in 50 states in just 24 days to raise money for cancer awareness.Will Goodge ran marathon number 14 in Fort Worth on Friday. His journey is taking him across the nation, and he
The City of Fort Worth issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Ventana neighborhood after a pressure drop, with bottled water distribution available for affected residents.
Get out this weekend. Here are a few ideas.
No restaurant — high-end or low-end — is immune in this economy. Apparently.
A 37-year-old family restaurant is closing, and historic Jefferson Boulevard feels increasingly like a target for Bishop Arts expansion.
Following an offseason that legitimately felt different than the generally uninspiring ones we’ve become accustomed to over the previous couple of decades, five weeks into the 2026 season and the results are frustratingl
The Cowboys have had ten days to wipe off the memory of their embarrassing loss in Week 5, and now hope to turn the page against a team they have struggled to beat in recent years.Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packe
As you may recall, the Mavericks were pretty bad last year. Spoiler alert: even a promising offseason overhaul won’t make them much better this year. What they won’t be, however, is boring. For more on why that is, the M
Data Center Canceled in Hood Once again, the good folks in nearby Hood County said, “That’s a negatory” to the massive data center proposed for the Hood and Somervell county line, near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Hood Co
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of murdering a man inside his own apartment, was released from prison today.
Two suspects have stolen e-bikes from a Fort Worth apartment complex on multiple occasions, and Fort Worth Police are asking for the public to help identify the thieves.Fort Worth e-bike banditsFort Worth Police say two
Fort Worth spent the summer talking about electricity. Demand on the state grid set a new record in July. In August, the governor ordered a pause on approvals for new data centers seeking to plug into it, and the City Co
Voters in Dallas will soon decide on a public safety bond that would fund new Dallas police training facilities. Critics argue the bond would be the beginning of the process for the city to abandon Dallas City Hall.Dalla
I don’t know how he does it. To win over undecideds of the Democratic, Independent, and Republican persuasion for the U.S. Senate against Republican State AG Ken Paxton, State Rep. James Talarico held a town hall in Fort
Voters in Dallas will soon decide on a public safety bond that would fund new Dallas police training facilities. Critics argue the bond would be the beginning of the process for the city to abandon Dallas City Hall.Dalla
The Cowboys have had ten days to wipe off the memory of their embarrassing loss in Week 5, and now hope to turn the page against a team they have struggled to beat in recent years.Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packe
Data Center Canceled in Hood Once again, the good folks in nearby Hood County said, “That’s a negatory” to the massive data center proposed for the Hood and Somervell county line, near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Hood Co
