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DALLAS — Newly released 911 calls obtained by The Dallas Morning News reveal that the man police say broke into the Dallas Museum of Art in June and smashed objects went undetected until he picked up a museum phone and called 911 on himself.

The Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is using part of the $9 million gift it received from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in March to provide its staff members a new employee benefit — $13,500 in the form of a forgivable loan to help with a down payment or closing costs on…

Indie bookshops across the state are embracing change, to thrive and stay alive. But a lot depends on the upcoming holiday season.

DALLAS — Discussions about gender identity in schools are likely targets for the upcoming legislative session as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott alluded to his support for stopping such “indoctrination.”

DALLAS — Jury selection is due to begin Monday in the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, following death of defense attorney Jim Lane.

DALLAS — As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer — fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields and even revealing never-before-seen dinosaur tracks.

MONTERREY, Mexico — Graced with Lone Star brands like H-E-B, Whataburger and 7-Eleven, this affluent city in northeastern Mexico is home to global conglomerates and posh neighborhoods, enjoying strong economic and cultural ties to Dallas-Fort Worth. It’s a mere two-hour drive from the Texas border.

MILWAUKEE – Even here, 850 miles away on a cold, damp night in the Brew City, one could practically hear the howls from Mavericks fans back in Dallas.

DALLAS — Jim Lane, a longtime Texas attorney known for defending police officers and soldiers accused of misconduct, died on Sunday — the day before the long-delayed murder trial for his client, former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, was scheduled to begin.