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Dallas News - DFW Metroplex Updates for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington & Plano TX Today - ExtraLocal Dallas

Dallas News - DFW Metroplex Updates for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington & Plano TX Today - ExtraLocal Dallas

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Wake up to the pulse of the Metroplex with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily podcast source for Dallas news, covering the heartbeat of North Texas. From the bustling streets of Downtown to the quiet avenues of Highland Park, we bring you the essential updates defining life in the Big D and the surrounding region.

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  • ICE Mega Center Planned, Auto Plant Closing, Stars Stadium Series | Dallas News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026

    ICE Mega Center Planned, Auto Plant Closing, Stars Stadium Series | Dallas News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Dallas local news evening update for January 29, 2026. As the winter storm cleanup continues, we dive into a major developing story about a planned ICE detention center in Hutchins that could hold nearly ten thousand people. We also cover significant job losses in Arlington as an auto parts facility shutters, and a tragic incident in Fort Worth that has the community shaking its heads.

    On the practical side, we explain why your commute might get bumpier as the ice melts and potholes emerge across the Metroplex. We also touch on recent comments from Governor Abbott regarding firearms at protests. But we wrap up with some excitement for sports fans as the Dallas Stars announce a massive stadium game, plus some grocery news that will make Garland residents very happy. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, community resilience, and local culture.
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    5 mins
  • Adolphus Atrium Shatters, School Closings Flip-Flop, Cruz to SCOTUS? | Dallas News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026

    Adolphus Atrium Shatters, School Closings Flip-Flop, Cruz to SCOTUS? | Dallas News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Dallas local news noon update for January 29, 2026. As the Metroplex slowly thaws, we cover the damage to a historic downtown landmark and the confusion for parents as several school districts reversed course this morning. We also look at the latest political buzz involving Senator Ted Cruz and the Supreme Court, plus a stall in economic development in Plano.

    On a brighter note, we highlight a fiery cultural event heating up the Dallas Arts District just in time for the weekend. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, weather safety, and community connections.
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    4 mins
  • Tragedy in Frisco, New Police Academy Approved, Mavericks Honor History | Dallas News Morning Edition | January 29, 2026

    Tragedy in Frisco, New Police Academy Approved, Mavericks Honor History | Dallas News Morning Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Dallas local news morning update for January 29, 2026. Wake up with ExtraLocal Dallas as we navigate a foggy Thursday morning across the Metroplex. We begin with a heartbreaking update from Frisco regarding the sledding accident involving local students. We also cover breaking news out of McKinney ISD involving a staff member arrest.

    In civic news, the Dallas City Council makes a major move regarding the future of police training at UNT Dallas. On the business front, the parent company of a well-known local breastaurant chain files for bankruptcy. Finally, we wrap up with some nostalgia for Mavericks fans as a franchise founder gets his flowers, and a look at a high-profile ranch sale involving the Dude Perfect family. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, weather safety, and community connections.
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    4 mins
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