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World Cup art: Dallas unveils city's largest public mural at new park

Artists and city leaders were on hand for the unveiling of the largest public art mural in Dallas. The work has been visible for a couple of weeks. Internationally acclaimed, Dutch artist Rosalie de Graaf says it took two weeks and a few Texas artists to help complete. The mural,...

NBC DFWMay 26, 2026

safety

Three killed, one injured in West Dallas shooting at short-term rental party

Three people are dead and another was wounded after a shooting at a party in West Dallas, police said. Officers responded just before 12:30 a.m. early Tuesday morning to a shooting on Vilbig Road near Singleton Boulevard at a home being used as a short-term rental. Two of the vic...

NBC DFWMay 26, 2026

Local

Worth Credit Union Announces New President & CEO

Worth Credit Union, formerly known as Fort Worth Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Massey as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 6, 2026.Mr. Massey brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the financial servic...

Fort Worth Business PressMay 26, 2026

arts

Carry the Load marks 15 years of honoring fallen heroes in Dallas

A blanket of red, white and blue covered Reverchon Park in Dallas as thousands gathered for the closing ceremonies of Carry the Load — a Memorial Day tribute honoring military veterans and first responders who died in service. The annual event marked 15 years since Carry the Load...

NBC DFWMay 25, 2026

safety

Boy rescued from Oak Cliff creek after neighbors hear screams for help

Neighbors in Oak Cliff rushed to rescue an 11-year-old boy who was swept away by fast-rising creek water during Sunday afternoon’s storms in Dallas. Dallas Fire said crews received multiple calls at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, about young boys riding the current downstream behind ...

NBC DFWMay 25, 2026

tcu

TCU medical school celebrates 10th anniversary of founding dean

It's been a decade since TCU hired the founding dean of its medical school in Fort Worth. A group of about 100, including prominent Fort Worth leaders, gathered recently to celebrate ten years of Dr. Stuart Flynn, the founding dean of the Anne Marion Burnett School of Medicine at...

NBC DFWMay 25, 2026

government

Free prizes for summer reading

The Fort Worth Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge offers a chance for students of all ages to earn prizes for their summer reading. Participants do not have to have a library card, but just need to sign up at a local library and register for free on the Beanstack website to start l...

NBC DFWMay 25, 2026

arts

David Lomelí returns to The Dallas Opera as its new leader

A new era begins at The Dallas Opera on June 1 as David Lomelí begins his tenure as the company’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO. “David Lomelí is the rare leader who understands that great opera companies must honor tradition while fearlessly building for the future. H...

NBC DFWMay 23, 2026

safety

Contractors warn housing bill uncertainty already impacting jobs

As homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, Congress is debating what could become one of the most comprehensive housing bills in decades. The proposed 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes provisions aimed at increasing housing supply, encouraging zoning reform...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

schools

52 years in the Texas sun without sunscreen, one mole changed everything

Shannon Callender grew up in Plano doing what most Texas kids do: summers at the pool, barefoot in the backyard, weekends on the lake. As an adult, she bought a boat and spent every summer on the water. She says she never wore sunscreen because she thought that since she tanned e...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

safety

Teacher charged with child grooming after admitting to crush on Instagram

A North Texas middle school art teacher is accused of "child grooming" after allegedly sending a boy sexually suggestive messages and photographs on social media. NBC 5 has obtained an arrest warrant filed against 28-year-old Haley Krista Radabaugh. According to Irving police, mu...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

arts

Local library's push for summer reading goes viral

What was supposed to be a free advertisement for the Burleson Library Summer Reading Program, has turned into a viral moment that even they can't believe. "Our team creates a lot of really funny and cute videos, but this one took off and we couldn't love it more," Community Servi...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

safety

Denton joins Dallas, Fort Worth in effort to eliminate traffic deaths

Denton City Council adopted its Vision Zero Action plan, similar to Dallas and Fort Worth. The goal is to improve roadway safety and eliminate traffic-related deaths by 2050. Dallas has seen success in reducing traffic deaths on Loop 12 by redesigning parts of the road and more t...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026