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North Dallas Tollway closure today: Is it completely closed? When will it reopen? Latest updates

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Southbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway, between Walnut Hill Lane and Northwest Highway closed from 6-vehicle accident. (Dallas Fire Rescue)

Following a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck, the Dallas North Tollway is closed in both directions close to West Northwest Highway. Southbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway, between Walnut Hill Lane and Northwest Highway closed from 6-vehicle accident. (Dallas Fire Rescue) Several 911 complaints about a significant collision on the Dallas North Tollway (southbound) near … Read more

West Dallas had too few air-quality monitors to track pollution across large areas; a Plano teen built an AI model to estimate neighborhood air quality, later reaching 60 schools and training 300 youth ambassadors

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West Dallas had too few air-quality monitors to track pollution across large areas; a Plano teen built an AI model to estimate neighborhood air quality, later reaching 60 schools and training 300 youth ambassadors

Technology is only one part of Tan’s approach. Shared Skies created a 50-page environmental justice guide in English and Spanish and distributed it to more than 60 low-income schools, reaching approximately 30,000 students. At 17, Nathan Tan has already taken on a problem that can be difficult even for adults to see, let alone solve: … Read more

What time will Trump and JD Vance speak again at Dallas GOP convention? Karoline Leavitt to Ted Cruz- check Day 2 lineup

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The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention enters its second and final day on Thursday in Dallas. Vice President JD Vance is set to deliver the keynote address and President Donald Trump will then close the event. Delegates wave American flag signs on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American … Read more

Why are protesters disrupting Trump’s RNC convention in Dallas? Videos show heavy police presence amid clashes

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Thousands of people have come to oppose President Donald Trump and Republican officials as Day 2 of the RNC midterm conventions proceeds. Videos of protestors confronting police in riot gear outside the Republican National Committee’s midterm gathering in Dallas went viral on social media on Thursday. Dallas Police’s Mounted Unit block protestors at the Dallas … Read more

Why Trump’s flight to Dallas was delayed before republican midterm convention

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Why Trump's flight to Dallas was delayed before republican midterm convention

President Donald Trump talks with reporters after an emergency inflatable slide deployed on Air Force One before before Trump arrived to board at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) US President Donald Trump’s flight to Dallas was briefly delayed on Wednesday after an emergency inflatable slide deployed from Air Force … Read more

RNC midterm convention schedule: Full 2-day lineup, speakers, singers, Trump and JD Vance speeches in Dallas

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The Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Texas will feature two days of speeches on the “America First” agenda, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance set to headline the event. The GOP convention is set to run on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10. President Donald Trump will headline the Republican … Read more

Dallas RNC midterm convention: What time are Trump and JD Vance speaking today? Where to watch?

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JD Vance will speak before Donald Trump closes the Republican midterm convention, with major US networks providing live coverage from Dallas.. AP/PTI(AP09_08_2026_000524A) (AP)

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will headline the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention in dallas on Thursday, September 10. Vance is scheduled to speak first, followed by Trump, who will deliver the closing address. Both are part of the convention’s final speaking block at the American Airlines Center. JD Vance … Read more

Will history repeat? Grindr watched closely during RNC midterm convention in Dallas

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History appears to be repeating itself as digital traffic monitors and participants closely watch Grindr usage during the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) inaugural midterm conference in Dallas, Texas. Grindr activity draws attention at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas as past RNC usage spikes resurface online. (Photographer: Emma Rose Milligan/Bloomberg) Interest in Grindr usage during … Read more

Built in 1928 and bought by a future Dallas mayor, this French-style castle was doubled in size; 98 years later, it’s heading to auction after a $5.8M listing

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Built in 1928 and bought by a future Dallas mayor, this French-style castle was doubled in size; 98 years later, it’s heading to auction after a $5.8M listing

After sitting on the market for nearly a year with no buyers, the 1928 French Norman mansion ‘Château des Grotteaux’ is heading for auction. Concierge Auctions will handle the sale, opening bidding on September 16 at around $2 million, according to CandysDirt. This is a significant drop from its initial asking price of almost $5.8 … Read more

Downtown Dallas fire: Smoke seen across Grand Prairie, Arlington and Duncanville; videos emerge

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A large smoke plume rises over downtown Dallas as fire crews respond.

A large plume of dark smoke was seen rising over the downtown Dallas skyline on Sunday evening, August 16, 2026. The smoke was visible from residential areas across the city, with videos showing a thick cloud rising above the buildings. The incident appears to involve a new fire in downtown Dallas. It is separate from … Read more