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...

YMCA to host free back-to-school expo in South Dallas this Saturday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/29 2:34A Alanna Quillen

Hundreds of North Texas families are expected to gather in South Dallas this weekend for a free health expo designed to help children and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. The YMCA of...

Senior citizens learn how to spot scams, stay safe online

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/21 6:57A Wayne Carter

Retired airline ad executive Barbara Hawkins says she and her friends are always being targeted by scammers. I got an email that I opened up that was from a classmate of mine about a party, or some get-together, said Hawkins. But that link turned...

Registration deadline approaching for Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/14 9:41A NBCDFW Staff

Students living in Dallas or attending Dallas ISD schools have until July 26 to register for this year s Mayor s Back to School Fair . The 30th Annual Dallas Mayor s Back to School Fair connects...

Deep Vellum to host new Music and Literature Festival in Dallas this weekend

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/10 2:43A Sophia Beausoleil

Friday evening will kick off Deep Vellum s inauguralMusic and Literature Festival in Downtown Dallas. The three day event is happening in Deep Ellum, which is the inspiration for Deep Vellum s name. The non-profit, which was created in 2013, is a...

DART, TRE remain available for holiday weekend travel

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/1 2:15A Charles Nichelson

DART rail and bus service will run on modified schedules Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. They re also increasing Silver Line service from DFW International Airport to Addison, which is hosting its annual Kaboom Town celebration. DART buses...

Dallas all-access passes return for teens

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/19 3:57A Sara Sanchez

Dallas Parks and Recreation will distribute 25,000 all-access passes that give Dallas teens free admission to cultural and recreational attractions across the city throughout July. Passes will be available beginning June 29 on a first-come,...

Dallas Zoo releases “Dollar Day” tickets

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/19 3:45A Laura Harris

The Dallas Zoo has announced the dates for their popular Dollar Zoo Days in the summer of 2026, and tickets are now available. Dollar Days are back on July 16 and August 4. This includes $1-4 deals on select snacks and beverages, including hot...

3 Dallas educators among FIFA World Cup volunteers

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/10 4:11A Laura Harris

When the FIFA World Cup kicks off in North Texas on June 11, thousands of volunteers will be working to ensure it all goes well. Cecilia Nipp, Angel Chinuntdet, and Phoebe Butler will be three of them as host city ambassadors stationed at the...