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Warm weather is headed to D-FW, but first Dallasites will have to pull out their umbrellas. Brief showers are expected Sunday morning, but the clouds will part by midday.

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Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, as he remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection, the Vatican said. A more detailed medical update was expected later Sunday.

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Lucia Simek has built a notable reputation as a writer, artist, curator and programmer in the Dallas art scene for over two decades. Now, she’ll officially be taking over the top role at one of the most prominent contemporary art spaces in the city.

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Affordable childcare options in D-FW are not easy to come by, according to Chantel Gonzalez. It's why she has dedicated her career to helping others find a good fit for their family. While incentives are being proposed to help, some worry about unintended consequences would follow.

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Four years ago, Dallas CRED was started to steer residents away from violence. Now, the organization is shutting down.

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After the shocking news that Neiman Marcus’s parent company will close the flagship Downtown Dallas store, people online are mourning the loss of history. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3EQCxOT?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

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The meter transmission units normally have a 20-year lifespan, city documents show. But in November 2023, the city noticed the units’ batteries were depleting early and they were failing to send data.

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Yes, it felt cold this week, but North Texas has experienced far colder temperatures. Our coldest day was part of a nationwide freeze in one of the most miserable winter months here in recorded history.

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A recent national survey conducted by the Center for BrainHealth reveals that while 90% of people recognize the brain’s capacity for improvement, nearly 75% are unaware of actionable steps to achieve brain gains.

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Retail reporter Nick Wooten explains the "why" behind Neiman Marcus' historic exit from downtown Dallas. Got tips? Contact Nick at [email protected] or Brian at [email protected].

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According to court records, Taurick Walker was first convicted of bank robbery in 2018 and sentenced to six years. He was released in March 2023. After serving time, he was caught committing three more bank robberies.

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Authorities say Mitchell Wasek recorded people in bedrooms and bathrooms in Dallas and a house on Lake Travis. At the time of some of the alleged recordings, Wasek was a student at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law.

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Haegue Yang’s sculptural work, seen around the world and now in Dallas at the Nasher Sculpture Center, stages an encounter between two kinds of force: the organic and the mechanical.

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The UNT Dallas facility is slated for completion by 2027 and will replace the current academy. It is currently in a rented space in the Red Bird area and is often knocked for mold and odor from years of sweat and lack of storage.

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Upon arrival, first responders detected a strong foul odor coming from Villegas' bedroom. Inside, Delilah Villegas was found dead, curled up in a near-fetal position. Police said rigor and livor mortis had already set in, indicating she had been dead for at least six hours and possibly up to a day.

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In a brief earlier update on Saturday, Pope Francis slept well overnight. But doctors have warned that the main threat facing Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

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📚 Here’s who’s running for school board seats in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen and Prosper Independent School Districts.

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National Margarita Day is today. But did you know a Dallas restaurateur changed the history of the margarita? Read more here:

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What themed worlds are coming to Universal’s kids resort in Frisco? Slated to open in 2026, the 97-acre site will be home to themed worlds including the Minions, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Jurassic World ― among others.

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The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint alleging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and a super PAC that supported his reelection violated campaign finance laws in their handling of advertising profits from his podcast.

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Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki opened up on his reaction to the Luka Doncic trade, why he went to Los Angeles for Doncic’s Lakers debut and what the Mavs’ future without Doncic looks like. 🏀 Read more here:

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DFW Airport saw nearly three consecutive days at or below-freezing temperatures this week, breaking some records. But by the weekend’s end, it may be warm enough for shorts. ☀️

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Two people died and one was injured after a shooting at a car dealership Friday afternoon in Forest Hill, police said.

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Have you noticed that the date of Easter changes every year? Easter this year falls on one of the latest dates possible: April 20. Unlike Christmas, the other major Christian holiday, the date of Easter changes every year. In 2024, Easter fell three weeks earlier, on March 31.

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A proposed ban on gummies, vapes, drinks and other retail products containing THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hemp, has been filed in the Texas Senate.

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Fort Worth police are investigating after a shootout involving a Texas Health Resources police officer on Friday left two people injured, according to a news release.

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A bill filed in the Texas House Friday would reduce the amount of taxes regional transit authorities like Dallas Area Rapid Transit can collect from member cities.

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Texas' ongoing measles outbreak is now up to 90 confirmed cases, the most the state has seen in any year since 1992. Here’s everything you need to know about measles symptoms, vaccinations and how it spreads.

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For a century, downtown Dallas' Neiman Marcus store has been a hub for the global fashion scene. Soon, that will be in the past.

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Attorneys for a doctor who was sued by the Texas attorney general under the state’s trans health care law are asking a judge to issue a gag order in the case.

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Ross Perot Jr., a billionaire North Texas real estate developer and longtime Republican donor, said President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are emerging as a “big concern” and forcing business leaders to think twice before approving investments.

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The family of a Texas girl who died by suicide is demanding accountability from her school district, saying the 11-year-old was bullied by classmates who threatened to call immigration agents on her parents. A vigil for Jocelynn Rojo Carranza is planned in Gainesville Saturday.

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett hosted a Thursday night “Know Your Rights” virtual town hall to help constituents worried about the ramped-up immigration enforcement.

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An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from Elon Musk’s drive to cut government spending and return it to taxpayers.

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On Friday morning, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported there are now 90 confirmed measles cases across seven counties in Texas. Texas has already reported more measles cases in 2025 than seen in any full year since 1992, according to data from the state health department.

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Have you been to SauceBros, the Plano pizza shop tucked on the back side of a strip center? It’s so small, there’s hardly anyplace to sit. But it got a big shoutout from national food magazine Bon Appétit.

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While temperatures have been cold, Spring is on the horizon. Early Sunday, March 9, clocks will “spring forward” an hour marking the beginning of this year’s Daylight Saving Time. ☀️

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We aren’t out of the frigid cold yet, North Texas. “Very cold weather will continue for one final day today,” the National Weather Service in Fort Worth warned.

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Wednesday urged state officials to ban the practice of adding fluoride to public water. What is fluoride and why is it added to the U.S. water supply? Here are those details:

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A flurry of bills filed in the Texas House on Thursday tackle public school funding, STAAR tests, teacher quality and a voucher-style program to funnel public money toward private school tuition. The slate of bills came amid a tense legislative session in which education is a central theme.

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The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say.

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When will the cold weather leave North Texas? The weekend will be gradually warmer, with Saturday highs in the upper 40s and Sunday reaching 60. Take a look at next week's forecast here:

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The Tarrant County sheriff’s office has announced the second in-custody death for 2025. A 56-year-old inmate died Tuesday while under medical care at John Peter Smith Hospital, according to a Thursday news release. The cause of death is not immediately clear.

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Could a plot of dirt be the reason Neiman Marcus is closing the iconic downtown Dallas store? More than 100 years of Neiman Marcus history appears to be ending because of a 25-foot-long plot of dirt sitting under the iconic downtown Dallas department store’s escalators.

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A group of Dallas teens is turning to music to raise funds for the battle against cancer. 🎵 On Feb. 23, students from nearly a dozen local high schools will stage the second annual Hope Healing Cancer with Music, an all-ages, afternoon-long concert at the Granada Theater.

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Looking for things to do in the Dallas area this weekend and throughout the next week? Start here. Here’s a curated guide to what’s going on in North Texas for Feb. 21 through Feb. 27. The list includes free things to do around D-FW.

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South Dallas’ newest restaurant serves comfort food—with a side of philanthropy. Ruthie's Cafe is known for both its decadent grilled cheese sandwiches and practice of hiring individuals affected by the legal system.

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A bill to raise pay for Texas teachers advanced in the Senate. A Texas Senate committee gave unanimous approval Thursday to a bill giving across-the-board pay raises for public school teachers, the first step forward for a top goal of lawmakers in both political parties.

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The next phase of a plan to clean up the Superfund site near Arden Terrace is in the works, but residents are concerned about what’s going on with their health. In 2015, the electroplating site closed due to violations, investigations and bankruptcy filings, leaving tons of liquid plating waste.

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Tips—millions of Americans depend on them, and President Donald Trump has made the matter a central political issue in his campaign. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has taken up Trump’s cause, introducing legislation that would turn “no tax on tips” into law.

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