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As millions of soccer fans head to Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is using climate science to protect visitors and leave a lasting environmental legacy. From heat maps to air sensors, Dallas is turning a global sporting event into a sustainability showcase.
Dallas Love Field is testing a 91,000-pound electric firefighter that's quieter, faster, and lets crews talk without headsets during emergencies. After 10 years in development, this could revolutionize how airports respond to fires.
A dog stranded on a narrow pillar beneath a Dallas bridge was safely rescued by firefighters using a ladder truck. The pup was calm throughout the ordeal and is now safe with animal services.
Dallas has cut community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 11% since 2015, with city operations doing even better at 29%. The progress puts America's ninth-largest city firmly on track toward its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
When the World Cup comes to Dallas this summer, English expats will finally get to cheer their team on home turf. For one longtime fan, it's the community that makes supporting England special.
A Dallas charity is turning a baseball stadium into a sandwich assembly line to break a world record and feed thousands. More than 14,520 sandwiches need to be made in just over an hour.
Texas manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers are getting free hands-on help with robotics solutions. OnRobot and FANUC are hosting a Dallas event on February 19 to show practical automation that's already working.
A Dallas Baptist University student jumped into action when a stranger suffered an asthma attack, performing CPR that saved his life. Emma Dilley's quick thinking turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
More than 100 volunteers planted 50 new trees at a North Dallas park as World Cup organizers beautify host cities. Weekend rain arrived just in time to help the saplings take root.
A Dallas volunteer group has spent 37 years cooking home-cooked meals for families staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical treatment. In 2025 alone, volunteers donated 36,000 hours and prepared nearly 72,000 meals.
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When Montserrat Luna turned around to board a Dallas trolley, she saw her best friends smiling through the window and knew exactly what was happening. Her boyfriend Benjamin Battleson had filled the entire trolley with their closest friends and family for a surprise proposal that's now touched millions online.
Urban farms in South and West Dallas are turning vacant lots into thriving food hubs, thanks to years-long partnerships between researchers and local growers. A new study shows how these collaborations are tackling food deserts while creating jobs in underserved communities.
A Dallas eighth-grader spent four years teaching himself physics to build a working nuclear fusion reactor, starting when he was just 8 years old. Now he's pursuing a Guinness World Record while inspiring other young scientists at a new makerspace for kids.
Sara Young bought a plane ticket just to get through airport security when her military boyfriend had a layover in Dallas. Their 30-minute reunion video touched 2 million viewers.
A Dallas charity is rallying volunteers to reclaim their Guinness World Record by making over 14,520 sandwiches in just 70 minutes. Every sandwich made will feed someone in need across North Texas.
Ben Shelton fought off three championship points to defeat Taylor Fritz 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a thrilling Dallas final. The 23-year-old American claimed his fourth career title and first of 2026 in front of roaring hometown crowds. ##
When two men found themselves stranded on a concrete slab in the middle of a swelling creek, Dallas firefighters didn't hesitate to bring them home safely. The dramatic Saturday rescue shows why swift water rescue teams train for moments just like this.
Episcopal School of Dallas made history by winning both boys and girls basketball titles on the same day, with the boys clinching their victory in a nail-biting overtime finish. The double championship marks a remarkable achievement for the school and caps off an unforgettable comeback story.
A Dallas barber is transforming haircuts for neurodivergent kids with fidget toys, weighted capes, and unlimited patience. His simple toolkit shows how any business can become more inclusive.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
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