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Dallas Boy Loses Leg After New Year’s Day Drunk Driving Crash

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 A tragic incident on New Year’s Day left a 7-year-old boy in Dallas facing a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by an alleged drunk driver. The...

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Tre Wisner Leaves Texas Longhorns for Florida State

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Quintrevion ‘Tre’ Wisner, a standout running back for the Texas Longhorns, officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. He led the Longhorns in rushing yards and is set...

Arizona Wildcats team celebrating their unanimous No. 1 ranking in college basketball

Arizona Wildcats Achieve Unanimous No. 1 Ranking

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The Arizona Wildcats have made history by securing a unanimous No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, a first for the program....

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Dog Attack in Dallas Raises Serious Safety Concerns

Dallas, January 20, 2026 A woman, Toni Hudson, was severely injured in a pit bull attack in Oak Cliff, Dallas. The dog had a known history of aggressive behavior. This incident...

Police investigation scene in a residential area of McKinney, Texas.

McKinney Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Parents

McKinney, Texas, January 20, 2026 A 34-year-old man, Bryce Ragan, has been arrested in McKinney, Texas following the deaths of his parents, Leonard and Jackie Ragan. He faces serious charges, including...

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Dallas College Basketball Rankings Shift with Baylor and TCU Up

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The latest Women’s AP Top 25 college basketball poll has seen Baylor rise from 18th to 14th and TCU from 10th to 9th. Their success highlights the...

Colorful decorative crosswalk in Dallas featuring rainbow and Black Lives Matter designs.

Dallas Faces Deadline to Remove Decorative Crosswalks

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The Texas Department of Transportation has mandated that Dallas remove its decorative crosswalks by January 31, 2026, following Governor Greg Abbott’s directive. With possible financial repercussions at...

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Nicaraguan Detainee Found Dead at ICE Facility in Texas

El Paso, Texas, January 20, 2026 Victor Manuel Diaz, a 36-year-old immigrant from Nicaragua, was found unresponsive in his cell at Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Despite...

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Dallas Police Arrest Five Following Assault During Crash Investigation

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Early Sunday morning, five individuals were arrested in Dallas after allegedly assaulting police officers and obstructing a crash investigation on North Zang Boulevard. The incident escalated when...

BUSINESS

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AMD Trailer Rental Celebrates 1 Year of Success in Dallas

Allen, Texas, January 20, 2026 AMD Trailer Rental, based in Allen, Texas, marks its first anniversary as a trusted provider of trailer rental services in Dallas. The company has rapidly gained...

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The Market Dispatch Launches for U.S. Market Insights

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The Market Dispatch has launched as a financial media outlet to provide investors and market professionals with data-driven insights on U.S. equities and macroeconomic trends. With a...

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Freeze Raises Concerns for Texas Power Grid Stability

Austin, Texas, January 20, 2026 A recent cold front has heightened concerns regarding the resilience of Texas’s power grid, despite significant enhancements in recent years. Experts from the Electric Reliability Council...

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RAVE Restaurant Group Sees Stock Surge Amid Financial Gains

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. has reported a significant 14% increase in stock price over the last three months, surpassing industry averages. The growth follows strong fiscal...

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Dallas Cowboys’ Offseason Moves Signal Strategic Shift

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 The Dallas Cowboys are taking a more strategic approach this offseason with targeted acquisitions and a focus on financial restructuring to improve their roster. Key moves...

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Dallas Influencer Sentenced to 10 Years for Murder-for-Hire Scheme

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Dallas, has received a 10-year prison sentence after attempting to hire individuals to murder three people. The accusations stemmed from a...

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Texas Attorney General Declares DEI Programs Unconstitutional

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially ruled that many diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives violate both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. This landmark opinion,...

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Dallas Market Center Achieves Record Attendance at January Market

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 The Dallas Market Center celebrated record attendance at its January market, attracting tens of thousands of buyers from across the country and the globe. This significant...

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Trump Critiques NYSE’s Expansion into Dallas

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The NYSE’s recent expansion into Dallas, branded NYSE Texas, has sparked controversy as President Trump criticizes the move as harmful to New York. Launching in March 2025,...

Events/What's Happening

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Top Activities for the Week in Plano and Frisco

Dallas, January 20, 2026 From January 20 to January 25, residents and visitors in Plano and Frisco can enjoy various events including a farmers market, an arts walk, concerts, and sports...

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Food and Drink Events in Dallas This Week

Dallas, January 20, 2026 This week in Dallas, a series of vibrant food and drink events are happening, including coquito competitions, whiskey dinners, and pop-up shops. Local organizers showcase their creativity...

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North Texas Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Events

Dallas, Texas, January 19, 2026 North Texas is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with various events, including the 44th annual MLK Day Parade in Dallas. The region will showcase themes...

Revelers enjoying drinks during the Dallas St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

Join the Fun at the Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl

Dallas, Texas, January 16, 2026 Dallas is set to host an energetic St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl on March 14, featuring unique drink specials, a vibrant atmosphere, and community engagement....

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Dallas Drive Set to Compete in Inaugural Pro Cheer League

Dallas, January 16, 2026 The Dallas Drive, a professional cheerleading team, is preparing to showcase their talents in the inaugural season of the Pro Cheer League. This new league highlights elite...

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Discover Events in Dallas, TX This Weekend

Dallas, TX, January 16, 2026 This weekend, Dallas, TX is filled with an array of exciting events and activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. From family-friendly festivals such as the...

A lively MLK Day Parade in North Texas

North Texas Communities Celebrate MLK Day

North Texas, January 16, 2026 Communities in North Texas are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, performances, and service events this MLK Day weekend. Dallas, Garland, Arlington, Leander, and...

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Upcoming Events in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Dallas-Fort Worth, January 16, 2026 The Dallas-Fort Worth area is set to be vibrant with a week full of events that highlight local culture and community engagement. From the Fort Worth...

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Begins Today

Fort Worth, Texas, January 16, 2026 The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off today at Dickies Arena, running until February 7. The event celebrates Western heritage with rodeo competitions,...

CRIME

An empty road with blurred headlights, symbolizing the dangers of drunk driving.

Dallas Boy Loses Leg After New Year’s Day Drunk Driving Crash

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 A tragic incident on New Year’s Day left a 7-year-old boy in Dallas facing a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by an alleged drunk driver. The...

Neighborhood scene related to dog safety and a dog attack

Dog Attack in Dallas Raises Serious Safety Concerns

Dallas, January 20, 2026 A woman, Toni Hudson, was severely injured in a pit bull attack in Oak Cliff, Dallas. The dog had a known history of aggressive behavior. This incident...

Police investigation scene in a residential area of McKinney, Texas.

McKinney Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Parents

McKinney, Texas, January 20, 2026 A 34-year-old man, Bryce Ragan, has been arrested in McKinney, Texas following the deaths of his parents, Leonard and Jackie Ragan. He faces serious charges, including...

Abstract view of a detention facility symbolizing isolation

Nicaraguan Detainee Found Dead at ICE Facility in Texas

El Paso, Texas, January 20, 2026 Victor Manuel Diaz, a 36-year-old immigrant from Nicaragua, was found unresponsive in his cell at Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Despite...

Police car at night with emergency lights on during an incident in Dallas.

Dallas Police Arrest Five Following Assault During Crash Investigation

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Early Sunday morning, five individuals were arrested in Dallas after allegedly assaulting police officers and obstructing a crash investigation on North Zang Boulevard. The incident escalated when...

Police officers investigating a shooting scene in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Police Arrest Second Suspect in Teen Shootings

Fort Worth, January 20, 2026 Fort Worth police have arrested two suspects in connection with the tragic December shootings that claimed the lives of two teens, Cyanna Boone and Frank Price...

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Man Found in Oak Cliff Field Dies from Homicidal Violence

Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2026 In a tragic incident in Oak Cliff, a man was found unresponsive in a field and later confirmed dead due to homicidal violence. The...

Emergency vehicles at the scene of a multivehicle collision in Fort Worth

Driver Dead After Multivehicle Collision in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, January 20, 2026 A multivehicle collision on January 19, 2026, in Fort Worth resulted in the death of one driver at the scene. The Fort Worth Police Department is...

Emergency response crews at the scene of a vehicle collision on R.L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas.

Early Morning Collision on R.L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas

Dallas, TX, January 19, 2026 A vehicle collision occurred on the R.L. Thornton Freeway S near W Wheatland Rd, resulting in multiple injuries early Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded promptly, and...

POLITICS

Colorful decorative crosswalk in Dallas featuring rainbow and Black Lives Matter designs.

Dallas Faces Deadline to Remove Decorative Crosswalks

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The Texas Department of Transportation has mandated that Dallas remove its decorative crosswalks by January 31, 2026, following Governor Greg Abbott’s directive. With possible financial repercussions at...

Abstract view of a detention facility symbolizing isolation

Nicaraguan Detainee Found Dead at ICE Facility in Texas

El Paso, Texas, January 20, 2026 Victor Manuel Diaz, a 36-year-old immigrant from Nicaragua, was found unresponsive in his cell at Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Despite...

Police car at night with emergency lights on during an incident in Dallas.

Dallas Police Arrest Five Following Assault During Crash Investigation

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Early Sunday morning, five individuals were arrested in Dallas after allegedly assaulting police officers and obstructing a crash investigation on North Zang Boulevard. The incident escalated when...

Emergency response crews at the scene of a vehicle collision on R.L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas.

Early Morning Collision on R.L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas

Dallas, TX, January 19, 2026 A vehicle collision occurred on the R.L. Thornton Freeway S near W Wheatland Rd, resulting in multiple injuries early Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded promptly, and...

Intersection in Dallas where a traffic accident occurred

Injury Collision at East Illinois Avenue and East Overton Road

Dallas, Texas, January 19, 2026 A serious traffic collision occurred at the intersection of East Illinois Avenue and East Overton Road in Dallas, resulting in injuries to multiple individuals. Emergency services...

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Texas Leads U.S. in Tourism Growth, Surpassing Other States

Texas, January 19, 2026 In a remarkable show of tourism prowess, Texas welcomed 62 million visitors in 2024, generating an astounding $97.5 billion in visitor spending. This significant growth outpaced states...

Community members celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in a parade.

MLK Day: Reflecting on a Legacy of Action

Dallas, January 19, 2026 As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, Bernice King emphasizes her father’s enduring teachings on poverty, racism, and militarism. Highlighting the need for community engagement, she calls...

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Beto O’Rourke Focuses on Youth Engagement Ahead of Texas Senate Primary

Dallas, January 19, 2026 As the Texas Senate Democratic primary approaches, Beto O’Rourke is prioritizing youth engagement through his committee Powered by People. He refrains from endorsing candidates, aiming to inspire...

Emergency responders at the scene of a wrong-way collision in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fatal Wrong-Way Collision in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, January 19, 2026 A tragic wrong-way collision on I-35W in Fort Worth resulted in the deaths of two individuals early on January 17. The accident involved 18-year-old Axel...

SPORTS

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Tre Wisner Leaves Texas Longhorns for Florida State

Dallas, January 20, 2026 Quintrevion ‘Tre’ Wisner, a standout running back for the Texas Longhorns, officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. He led the Longhorns in rushing yards and is set...

Arizona Wildcats team celebrating their unanimous No. 1 ranking in college basketball

Arizona Wildcats Achieve Unanimous No. 1 Ranking

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The Arizona Wildcats have made history by securing a unanimous No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, a first for the program....

Female basketball players in action during a college game.

Dallas College Basketball Rankings Shift with Baylor and TCU Up

Dallas, January 20, 2026 The latest Women’s AP Top 25 college basketball poll has seen Baylor rise from 18th to 14th and TCU from 10th to 9th. Their success highlights the...

People enjoying community events in Dallas

Top Activities for the Week in Plano and Frisco

Dallas, January 20, 2026 From January 20 to January 25, residents and visitors in Plano and Frisco can enjoy various events including a farmers market, an arts walk, concerts, and sports...

North Texas Mean Green basketball players in action against Tulane Green Wave

North Texas Mean Green Triumphs Over Tulane with 71-63 Victory

Dallas, TX, January 19, 2026 The North Texas Mean Green men’s basketball team achieved a crucial 71-63 victory over the Tulane Green Wave, snapping a two-game losing streak. Led by junior...

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Texas Rangers Strengthen Bullpen with Signing of Jakob Junis

Arlington, Texas, January 19, 2026 The Texas Rangers have bolstered their bullpen by signing right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis to a one-year contract. Junis, who excelled with a 2.97 ERA last season,...

Texas Tech football players on the field during practice

Texas Tech Football Bolsters Roster with 19 Transfers

Lubbock, Texas, January 19, 2026 Texas Tech is enhancing its football roster, adding 19 transfers amid a challenging offseason where 21 players departed. This strategy, led by head coach Joey McGuire,...

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Historic Milestone for Indiana Hoosiers Football

Bloomington, Indiana, January 19, 2026 The Indiana Hoosiers football team, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, has made history with a perfect 15-0 season, claiming their first-ever spot in the College...

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Shakespeare Dallas Presents ‘Macbeth’ at Theatre Three

Dallas, TX, January 17, 2026 Shakespeare Dallas launches its 2026 season with a timeless performance of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, ‘Macbeth.’ Running from January 17 to February 1, 2026, this production features...

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