Free State Fair of Texas parking for one day only

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/8 10:24A Dominga Gutierrez

State Fair of Texas visitors can park for free on Friday, Oct. 9, after DraftKings announced it will cover parking costs at the fair s official lots for one day only. Parking at the State Fair typically costs $25 per vehicle. “We’re always...

Heavy rain and storms trigger delayed opening for State Fair of Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/1 4:01A Laura Harris and Adrienne Vonn

Heavy rain and storms have triggered a delayed opening for the State Fair of Texas on Thursday. Gates were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m., but now they will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. Fair leaders cited current weather...

TWU marks 125 yrs. with new State Fair exhibit celebrating women who changed history

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/25 3:28A Alanna Quillen

As fairgoers flock to Fair Park on opening day of the State Fair of Texas, Texas Woman’s University has unveiled a new exhibition celebrating 125 years of history, leadership and the women who helped...

Dallas Police investigate after 3 people found dead inside home

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/1 4:23A Candace Sweat

Three people were found dead inside a home in South Dallas on Monday afternoon and a fourth person was hospitalized in critical condition. Officers were called to a home on the 2700 block of Burger Avenue, where four people had been found...

Corporate boys just wanna rock: Overstreet Knox headlines Dallas' iconic stages after work

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/21 8:09A Lucy Ladis

For Overstreet Knox, headlining one of Deep Ellum’s storied venues is a dream come true, and it’s just the beginning. “It s crazy that we are playing Trees. I mean, what a historic, iconic venue,” Jack Lambeth said. Lead singer Griffin Vail,...

Iconic Forest Theater revitalization project includes outdoor space in South Dallas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/20 2:04A Charles Nichelson

We re learning more about the iconic Forest Theater s revitalization project. Organizers tell NBC 5 the project will have an outdoor space called Constantin Corner, which will have a lawn honoring the people, stories and cultural legacy that...

Gunman at large after two shot in Deep Ellum Friday morning: Dallas Police

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/14 6:19A Charles Nichelson

Dallas Police are investigating a shooting on the south side of Deep Ellum. Police say two people were shot on Canton Street. Police are still looking for a suspect. It s unclear how seriously those people are doing or what led up to the...

Vacant building coming down to improve Halperin Park parking and access

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 1:47A Charles Nichelson

Dallas city leaders are making room for Oak Cliff s Halperin Park by demolishing the vacant City Inn & Suites. This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park, which is designed to connect areas previously split by I-35E, which the...

Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 5:23A Charles Nichelson

An arrest affidavit details a deadly incident last month in Deep Ellum that involved a man being pushed down stairs. The affidavit says three people were leaving a bar on Main Street when they got into a verbal argument with 21-year-old Josiah...

Finalists announced for 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards at the State Fair of Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/6 6:45A Hannah Jones

Savory, sweet, and drinkable creations are competing once again for the Texas-sized honor of a Big Tex Choice Award at the State Fair of Texas. This year s finalists have been narrowed down from 30...