May 2026
Families happy to see southern Dallas gain Halperin Park, new deck park opening
Halperin Park, Dallas’ new deck park in southern Dallas, has opened. Families enjoyed the festivities and took in the new green space Saturday.
What is Canvas? Cyberattack disrupts online learning platform used by schools nationwide
Canvas, the online learning platform used by schools and universities across Texas and the U.S., suffered a nationwide outage following a cyberattack.
A day after Canvas cyberattack, North Texas schools are assessing the damage
UNT, SMU, Baylor and other DFW school districts are reviewing damage after a Canvas cyberattack disrupted exams and raised data breach concerns.
What is hantavirus? How it spreads, Texas history and what to know
A hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship has renewed attention on the rare rodent-borne illness. Here is what to know.
Where is the cheapest gas in North Texas?
Where is the cheapest gas in Dallas, Tarrant counties? As gas prices rise, North Texans across the region are looking for where to get gas in cities like Plano.
UTA to cut, merge some academic programs to ‘maintain fiscal responsibility’
UTA officials said the program changes are “intended to strengthen academic offerings and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.”
1-year-old in critical condition after chemical exposure at Everman home
A 1-year-old remained in critical but stable condition after a chemical incident at an Everman home, according to the Everman Fire Department.
Remembering Shohei Takamatsu, a pioneering restaurateur for Japanese food in Dallas
Takamatsu is credited with opening one of Dallas’ first sushi bars. He died April 26, 2026.
What to know about Joni Lamb and Daystar, the Christian TV network
Joni Lamb, Daystar’s founder, had been dealing with serious health ailments before suffering a recent back injury.
New baby Asian elephant Sam Houston makes public debut at Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo’s newest Asian elephant calf, Sam Houston, is now on public view after being born April 1.