The Biggest Dallas News Stories Of 2026

Aerial Drone over downtown Dallas, Texas at night — Source: adamkaz / Getty

As 2026 unfolds, Dallas continues to make headlines with a mix of impactful events, community milestones, and stories that have captured the attention of the city and beyond. From breakthroughs in long-standing cold cases and major developments in local governance to cultural celebrations and economic shifts and more.This year’s top news stories reflect both the resilience and spirit of Dallas.

Pivotal moments that not only shaped local conversations but also highlighted trends. These stories represent the issues that mattered most to Dallas-area communities. In this roundup, we revisit the most talked-about, most shared, and most impactful news from across the city in 2026.

See what’s kept Dallas talking this year.

UPDATED: April 14th 11:30 AM CST

ZeeTheWizards Death

Zecqurie Fields aka Zeethewizard was a 25-year-old loalc dallas artist who was shot outside of pinkhouse nightclub in dallas texas on new years day and later died on january 5, 2026.

AT&T Moving Headquarters From Dallas To Plano

AT&T is moving its corporate headquarters from Dallas to Plano. AT&T says it will have a new 54-acre campus on Legacy Drive in a plan that will allow it to consolidate its offices from across the metroplex in one place. They could be moving as soon as the first half of 2028.

AT&T Store In San Diego — Source: Kevin Carter / Getty

Dallas Police Close Longest Missing Persons Case After 52 Years

After 52 years, the Dallas police department finally had a breakthrough and was able to close this missing persons case at the end of 2025. This is the case of 16-year-old Norman Prater, who went missing on January 14, 1973. The teen was last seen walking with friends in East Dallas, but unfortunately, never made it home.

Police Lights — Source: Radio ONE / General

I.C.E In North Texas

mmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to be active across North Texas, especially around the Dallas–Fort Worth area. There has been increased attention and concern recently, including local protests following a federal ICE officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis that sparked nationwide reactions

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Protest Against ICE Abuse — Source: NurPhoto / Getty

North Texas schools walk out

Across North Texas schools this week students took a stance and protested in connection to federal immigration enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It focuses on where events occurred, how institutions responded, and what this reflects about youth engagement.

University of Missouri President Resigns As Protests Grow over Racism — Source: Michael B. Thomas / Getty

DFW winter storm

There’s a Winter Storm Warning in effect until Wednesday afternoon and it looks like things are just get started. We can expect temperatures to drop to the high 20’s at night and only warming up to the low 30’s during the day. WFAA Meteorologists say we can expect “rounds of freezing rain and possibly some sleet as well with accumulations of ice ranging from .10 inches to .50 inches across the area.”

Texas Weather — Source: Radio ONE / J. Bachelor

3 Brothers Drown In Icy Pond

Tragedy struck in Bonham, Texas, where 3 young brothers, ages 6,8 & 9, died during the winter storm. On Monday, north of Bonham, the 3 boys were across the street from a house where they were staying when they fell into an icy private pond.

Winter Refuge: Ducks Gathering at the Thawing Lake Edge — Source: Ruslan Nastas / Getty

North Texas High Speed Police Chase

A high-speed chase took place across three north Texas counties on Thursday morning, with the suspect reaching speeds of 110 MPH. This was a 90-minute pursuit that ended with 5 suspects in custody. The chase began near FM 875 and FM 663 in Ellis County around 3:20 a.m. and lasted for about an hour before the suspects crashed on I-30 at about 4:20 a.m. near Camp Bowie Boulevard.

Oak Cliff’s Beloved Rudy’s Chicken Closing

After three decades of feeding Oak Cliff and the rest of North Texas, Rudy’s Chicken on Lancaster Road is closing its doors — and if you grew up anywhere near southern Dallas, you already know this one hurts.

This week, the line wrapped around the building like it was a holiday. Folks stood out there for hours just to get one last box. Not because it’s trendy. Not because it went viral. But because it’s Rudy’s.

Alleged Voter Supression In Dallas County

The democratic vote was a challenge this year. People were confused about where to vote, causing them to have to go to multiple locations. It got to a point where the polls had to be extended in Dallas County to 9 pm. However, the Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Dallas County courts’ extension for the democratic votes on election day, despite all the confusion they faced trying to vote. Dallas County was ordered to separate votes cast by anyone who wasn’t in line to vote by 7 p.m., which is the typical cutoff time.

R1 Voting Graphic — Source: Radio One / Urban One

Record-Breaking Rain In North Texas

Wednesday night, North Texas experienced record-breaking rainfall and destructive storms. Going into Thursday, residents face a brief pause before a second round of severe weather arrives for the weekend. However, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will linger throughout Thursday, while Thursday’s weather is not expected to be severe, lightning along with high winds up to 30 mph remain the primary hazard.

Dramatic sky before rain. Grey clouds — Source: Serhii Bilohubets / Getty

Pooh Shiesty and Affiliates Robbed & Kiddnapped Gucci Mane In Dallas

Rapper Pooh Shiesty and Big 30, along with a few others, have been accused of orchestrating an armed kidnapping and robbery of rapper Gucci Mane. Gucci Mane is the head of 1017 Records, which signed Pooh Shiesty in April 2020. Though Pooh Shiesty and Big 30 are childhood friends, both being from Memphis, Tennessee, Big 30 is signed to Moneybagg Yo’s Bread Gang label.

Bomb Threat In Downtown Dallas

Dallas police bomb squad breached a suspicious vehicle in downtown Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, around 1:30 p.m., after a possible bomb threat that led to the lockdown of the El Centro campus of Dallas College and Bank of America.

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