Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls Wrap Up District Meet

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 12:22A Patricia Chi

The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the District Meet on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton, leaving everything on the course against one of the toughest districts in Texas. Both squads ran...

Dallas Zoo celebrates arrival of a healthy male giraffe

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/8 3:53A Elvira Sakmari

A popular brand of frozen spinach sold in retailers and grocery stores nationwide is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria that could lead to serious or fatal infections, the...

State Fair of Texas addresses affordability concerns after social media backlash

CBS DFW News 10/3 2:34A Erin Jones

Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it. Knowing how quickly a trip can add up, Victor Carr said he started hunting for deals before his...

STAR Transit provides transportation connections to the State Fair of Texas

Blue Ribbon News 9/29 8:39A Melanie M

Terrell, TX (September 29, 2025) — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, is proud to provide transportation connections to the State Fair of Texas.  Riders can conveniently take STAR Transit to a variety of DART stations to connect to...

City of Dallas unveils $140 million Cotton Bowl renovations ahead of State Fair of Texas, Red River...

CBS DFW News 9/20 7:57A Dawn White

The City of Dallas unveiled $140 million in renovations during the much-anticipated ribbon-cutting Saturday morning at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. North Texans are finally seeing the improvements with the cutting of a ribbon. The...

Big Tex rises as State Fair of Texas nears return

CBS DFW News 9/19 5:55A Steven Rosenbaum

As summer winds down in Dallas, one of the city's icons has returned to its rightful place. On Friday morning, Big Tex rose 55 feet into the air on the aptly named Big Tex Circle in the heart of Fair Park. Sporting an outfit by Dickies, a...

State Fair of Texas safety plan includes no guns, youth curfew and a new bag policy

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/5 4:21A Alanna Quillen

The State Fair of Texas is unveiling new and returning safety measures ahead of its 2025 run at Fair Park, as it prepares to welcome millions of visitors starting Sept. 26. Nearly 2.4 million people attended the State Fair last year, generating...

New superintendent brings fresh vision to Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools

CBS DFW News 8/28 6:10P Amelia Mugavero

As the new school year begins, the Diocese of Dallas is welcoming a new leader in Catholic education. Jeannette Lambert has stepped into the role of Superintendent of Catholic Schools, bringing more than two decades of experience and a mission to...

The Wiz storms into Music Hall at Fair Park on September 9

Blue Ribbon News 8/26 10:12A Melanie M

Eliah Ahmad Lewis, Dana Cimone as Dorothy, D. Jerome as The Tinman, and Cal Mitchell as The Lion in the North American Tour of THE WIZ. Photo by Jeremy Daniel Dallas, TX (August 26, 2025) Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best...

Small businesses look to FIFA Fan Festival to drive growth around Fair Park

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/26 3:41A David Goins

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning school districts that, unless enjoined in a lawsuit, they must comply with a state law ordering teachers to display a copy of the Ten Commandments in classrooms if the material has been donated to the...