The Dallas Mavericks have hired Kieran Kelliher as their new chief financial officer, an important move for the team’s business operations as the franchise prepares to move into a new arena in five years.

The southbound U.S. Highway 67 off-ramp toward eastbound Interstate 20 will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for an ongoing construction project.

Here are a few Texas driving safety laws for out-of-state and international visitors to keep in mind.

On Friday evening, Frisco voters will have to choose between two forums to get to know the candidates running in the May 2 election for mayor, City Council and school board — one held at the Islamic Center of Frisco and another at Elevate Life Church. Both events start at 6 p.m.

Dallas City Council voted 13-2 for the Wings to take over as the developer of their practice facility planned in Far West Oak Cliff, and the team has engaged in discussions with American Airlines Center about playing the 2027 season there, CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb told The News.

As North Texas prepares to host thousands of international visitors for the World Cup, many travelers may be unfamiliar with Texas alcohol laws — particularly rules on driving, public drinking and intoxication. Here’s what to know.

The way 19-year-old Benjimon Kelly described the Texas State Technical College job fair before it happened made it sound less like a checklist item and more like an opportunity to choose his future.

What made Jason Garrett, a first-time restaurateur, want to co-own Caffe Lucca after spending decades as an athlete and coach?

How much is the Texas homestead property tax exemption, what kinds of exemptions are there and how do you apply for it?

OurCommunity, a new development from OurCalling, is a 280-acre master-planned neighborhood in Ferris, designed for people who have experienced homelessness and need long-term care.

Verily, a technology company working on AI health solutions, announced last week it had secured $300 million in investment, bumping Google parent company Alphabet from majority ownership.

Toasty spring days continue in North Texas. Conditions Thursday should closely resemble Wednesday, with partial cloud cover, highs in the upper 80s and some gusty winds.

Protesters across North Texas are expected to take to the streets Saturday in several local cities to participate in rallies for the No Kings protests.

Participants from across the world gathered in Grapevine Wednesday for the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference convention, where they will discuss ideas on domestic affairs, economic growth and foreign policy. bit.ly/41zvxxP

Three years ago at Amphibian Stage’s SparkFest, Zoë Kim performed an early version of her one-woman play about the trials and tribulations of growing up Korean American.

A pastor for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on a podcast this month that he wants Texas state Rep. James Talarico to die by crucifixion, prompting conflicting explanations of what he meant.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced $116 million in grants for World Cup events in Texas on Wednesday. Federal grants will fund enhanced security for World Cup matches in North Texas and Houston.

Theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment on Wednesday announced a change in leadership on its board, naming Richard Haddrill as executive chairman.

Since the last time they were in a competitive game, a lot has changed for the Texas Rangers.

A collision occurred outside of Duncanville early Thursday morning, shutting down all southbound main lanes on U.S. Highway 67 near Dallas Executive Airport.

Albertsons is shutting down two stores in North Texas, adding to the list of sites that have been shuttered.

Three years ago at Amphibian Stage’s SparkFest, Zoë Kim performed an early version of her one-woman play about the trials and tribulations of growing up Korean American.

Attorney General Ken Paxton said Tuesday night that Gov. Greg Abbott should remove Kelly Hancock as the state’s acting comptroller, calling Hancock a “Never Trumper” and “incompetent loser.”

In a fight for survival, a huge compromise between the region’s lead public transit agency and its 13 member cities is beginning to take shape.

Not to mix up our biblical metaphors too much, but the Rangers have just spent 40 days and nights walking around the desert only to face the next upcoming potential calamity: An epic flood of quality opponents and elite pitchers.

The city erased multiple Black Lives Matter crosswalks in South Dallas on Wednesday, two days after the removal of Oak Lawn’s rainbow crosswalks began.

Fast-casual Dallas-based chain Chili's responded to a post about the high-end steak house’s policy.

Salt and Straw and PopUp Bagels appear to be opening side-by-side on Dallas’ Henderson Avenue.

A longtime brand that’s known for its boots is investing in North Texas. Timberland is opening three retail stores in the region with sites in the region.

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

The crash occurred about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the U.S. 287 interchange.

Representatives from the national Republican Party toured the American Airlines Center last month and two people with knowledge of discussions told The Dallas Morning News the GOP is weighing Dallas as the host city for a rare midterm convention this fall.

The Dallas Wings will now have to build their own $81 million practice facility, after the city’s original promise to construct it fell a year behind schedule and more than $27 million over budget.

The Oak Cliff spot comes from the team behind The Old Monk in Dallas.

Weir’s Furniture, founded in 1948, announced it will shutter after all its merchandise is sold, according to an announcement by the company Wednesday.

NorthPark Center in Dallas was evacuated Wednesday afternoon for safety reasons, a mall dispatch supervisor said.

Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users without concern for their well being.

The opening ceremony for Halperin Park is scheduled for early May. The new park, over Interstate 35E and beside the Dallas Zoo, will be the second deck park...

Hepola | Meredith Land has been charming NBC Channel 5’s viewers for more than two decades. Thanks to Charlotte Jones, she’s hooked on Instagram, too.

Watchdog | You’ve heard the expression “the shot heard around the world.” This is a story about a scam heard around the world.

Another brief hiatus from the heat is forecast for this weekend, with a cold front moving in on Friday.

Dallas’ NorthPark Center was evacuated Wednesday afternoon with several police units responding to the area. Here’s what we know about the situation.

Sen. John Cornyn will not attend this week’s Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, passing on a chance to mingle with grassroots activists...

Oil and gas activity rose in Texas and parts of Louisiana and New Mexico in the first few months of 2026.

The “Today” show co-host said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with information to help the investigation.

Months after releasing his last album, former Dallasite Charley Crockett closes out his “Sagebrush Trilogy” with Age of the Ram, out April 3.

The Eagles’ Don Henley on the writer who ‘really spoke’ to him

Owners of The Shops at Willow Bend plan to start tearing down the mall within the next year — even if the Dallas Stars opt against building a hockey arena at the 90-acre site. bit.ly/4bvIFtT

Dallas police provided an update Wednesday morning on the department’s preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.

As a May 2 election nears for voters in Addison, University Park and Highland Park to reconsider their future in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, dozens...