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Senator Ted Cruz is defending President Donald Trump's Truth Social post showing a sign of 'Mission Accomplished' when it comes to the war in Iran. Sen. Cruz says there are several different missions when it comes to Iran. He spoke Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press.

Dallas officials are preparing for the Republican National Convention next month, with heightened security, temporary road closures, traffic disruptions and an estimated $1.8 million in city costs.

Ft Worth ISD has begun leveling employees, or the process of adjusting campus staffing to match actual student enrollment.

Find the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, including Zach Bryan, Santana and The Doobie Brothers, Ringling Bros., the North Texas Fair & Rodeo, DFW Restaurant Week and the Vitruvian Salsa Festival.

This is an update on construction in Dallas along Interstate 30, "the Canyon" between I-45 and I-35. The near-billion dollar project will widen the highway from 6 to 12 lanes.

A new book, released this month, takes a unique and critical look at the City of Dallas through its buildings. The book called 'Welcome to Paradox City' is written by Mark Lamster who is the Pulitzer-prize winning architecture critic for the Dallas Morning News.

We are in the time of year when the threat of wildfire skyrockets. Captain Hunter Lott with the Denton Fire Department says every year is different but the middle of August is always the bullseye for wildfires.

Reunion Tower is bringing back some popular things to do as Dallas looks to wrap up the summer. August is filled with a number of events including an opportunity to take a painting class on the observation deck.

Find things to do in DFW this weekend, including BTS at AT&T Stadium, Ella Langley at Dickies Arena, the BIG3 Playoffs, UniverSoul Circus, Anand Bazaar and DFW Restaurant Week.

The Save Dallas City Hall coalition in Dallas has filed their first lawsuit over the future of City Hall. Former Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs is one of the attorneys for the grassroots effort to protect the building.

The Dallas City Council has approved moving forward with an application for millions in federal funding aimed at reducing violent crime and improving public safety.

AAA Texas is teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the City of Dallas Judiciary for a free course for young drivers. It is this weekend at the Fretz Park Recreation Center in North Dallas.

We are learning more about the proposed arena in Plano set to be the new home of the Dallas Stars. Much like the existing American Airlines Center, the new home for the Stars will be used for other events too, not just hockey.

A movement to rename the Houston Street Viaduct connecting Downtown Dallas to Oak Cliff cleared a major step this month. Dallas Cowboys and Civil Rights icon Pettis Norman died in 2025 and many people considered him a human bridge.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most recognizable and loved holiday traditions.

The City of Dallas is preparing for a significant economic benefit from the World Cup this summer. A City memo sent to the Dallas City Council says all evidence supports a massive economic boost but they do not have the exact figures yet.

There are some data centers Governor Greg Abbott approved of on Friday. Those are sites for Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara. Governor Abbott said those projects will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.

On Friday, the Dallas Police Department unveiled a portrait honoring fallen Officer Darron Burks, celebrating his legacy of service while reaffirming its commitment to supporting his family nearly two years after he was killed in the line of duty.

The Texas Stock Exchange is one significant hurdle closer to getting a ticker across their headquarters. Developers explained to the Dallas Plan Commission that they want the ticker as it clearly represents the exchange to people on the outside.

Friday begins another tax-free weekend across Texas. This one is in the spirit of back to school. Texas Comptroller Don Huffines says there are several items that qualify. Most of the items must cost $100 or less in total value.

As students prepare to return to the classroom, a Texas-based company says its drone technology is already deployed at schools in three states, as part of an effort to help deter potential school shootings. The company is looking to expand closer to home.

Thousands of veterans can get a jump start on their civilian lives, thanks to a job fair that's coming to AT&T Stadium coming up tomorrow. RecruitMilitary is coming back to north Texas for the Dallas Veterans Job Fair from 11 in the morning til 3 in the afternoon. It's available for anyone who wore the uniform of our country, as well as their wives and dependents. We're joined by Raul Torres. He's the Event Director for the fair

Reunion Tower in Downtown Dallas wants to show off its new lights with a series of shows this month. The 'Hello Summer' show will be displayed on top of The Ball at 8:30pm every Wednesday night in August lasting up until Midnight. Reunion Tower's Jenna Guinn says this comes after the lighting renovation earlier this year.

Senator John Cornyn of Texas spoke Tuesday during the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting before voting to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General. Sen. Cornyn says he along with fellow Republican Thom Tillis could not support the nomination if an original settlement stemming from a lawsuit filed by the president against the IRS was not significantly changed.

North Texas school districts have added new high schools year after year, but the streak ends this month.

One of the most outspoken advocates to preserve Dallas City Hall is one of the biggest architectural voices in Dallas. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mark Lamster, who is releasing a new book this week, is the architecture critic for the Dallas Morning News. He says the destruction of City Hall would be disastrous on many levels.