• Ponder Student Tragedy, Teacher Arrested, I-30 Weekend Shutdown | Dallas News Morning Edition | January 30, 2026
    Jan 30 2026

    Dallas local news morning update for January 30, 2026. It is a heavy start to the morning as we cover a heartbreaking loss at Ponder High School following a sledding accident, alongside a developing story regarding a North Texas charter school teacher facing serious allegations.

    On the practical side, we break down a major scheduled shutdown for I-30 in downtown Dallas that will impact your weekend plans, plus details on another cold weather advisory hitting the region tonight. But it is not all tough news; we share a heroic rescue story out of Seagoville and recap a historic, emotional night for the Dallas Mavericks at the AAC. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, community resilience, and local culture.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Highland Park Heist, School Closure Updates, Adolphus Hotel Damage | Dallas News Evening Edition | January 28, 2026
    Jan 28 2026

    Dallas local news evening update for January 28, 2026. As the sun sets on a thawing Metroplex, we are tracking a brazen robbery at a Highland Park jeweler involving over half a million dollars in losses. We also have details on storm damage to a historic downtown landmark, as the Adolphus Hotel suffers significant damage to its glass atrium.

    Parents are checking their inboxes as school districts announce mixed plans for Thursday amid freezing fog warnings. In business news, Southwest Airlines shares a strong outlook for 2026, and a local coffee chain faces a staff walkout over discount policies. Plus, Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb gets another nod, and we look at events kicking off for Black History Month. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, weather updates, and community stories.

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  • Frisco Sledding Tragedy Update, County Judge Criticism, Taylor Sheridan Series | Dallas News Noon Edition | January 28, 2026
    Jan 28 2026

    Dallas local news noon update for January 28, 2026. As the metroplex continues to navigate icy roads and freezing fog, we have a heartbreaking update regarding the sledding accident in Frisco. We are also tracking political fallout at the county level as reports surface regarding Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins' travel during the winter storm declaration.

    In business news, a major pharmaceutical plant project in Plano has been halted, while Dallas-based AT&T reports strong fourth-quarter profits. On the entertainment front, we have a release date for Taylor Sheridan's newest series filmed right here in North Texas. Plus, we look ahead to the Texas Rangers' 2026 season with optimism for deGrom and Langford. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, weather updates, and community stories.

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  • Fatal Sledding Accident, Addison Votes on DART Exit, Snarf's Sandwiches | Dallas News Morning Edition | January 28, 2026
    Jan 28 2026

    Dallas local news morning update for January 28, 2026. As North Texas wakes up to another frigid morning, we are tracking the serious toll the winter storm has taken, including a tragic sledding accident in Frisco and a weather-related death in Fort Worth. We also have warnings about black ice and freezing fog affecting your Wednesday commute.

    In local politics, the future of public transit is shaking up again as Addison becomes the sixth city to schedule an election to potentially leave DART. We also cover a brazen heist at a Highland Park jeweler and major changes for travelers flying Southwest Airlines out of Love Field. On the business front, the parent company of Twin Peaks has filed for bankruptcy.

    It is not all heavy news, though. We are celebrating the arrival of Snarf's Sandwiches to the city and a romantic nod for a local steakhouse just in time for Valentine's Day. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, weather safety, and community updates.

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  • Dallas ISD Closed Wednesday, Dot's in Deep Ellum Closing, H-1B Visa Freeze | Dallas News Evening Edition | January 27, 2026
    Jan 27 2026

    Dallas local news evening update for January 27, 2026. The winter storm continues to disrupt life in North Texas, with dangerous road conditions leading to hundreds of accidents and even arrests for icy street racing. We also report on the sad closure of a Deep Ellum favorite, Dot's Hop House, which has served the neighborhood for a decade.

    In education news, Dallas ISD and other districts have officially cancelled Wednesday classes due to the threat of freezing fog and black ice. On the political front, Governor Abbott halts H-1B visa petitions at state universities, shaking up hiring at institutions like UT Dallas. We also check in on former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy's emotional introduction in Pittsburgh.

    Finally, we find a warm spot in the cold with the opening of The Gibson, a new supper club braving the elements to welcome diners. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Dallas, your daily source for Dallas news, business updates, and weather alerts.

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