It was a packed week for news, with national security concerns, Texas investigations, public safety stories, and major Dallas-area growth developments all competing for attention.
This week also brought several DX-specific developments, including the launch of The Dallas Express’ WBAP live stream and a new Forgotten History feature on the U.S. Navy’s secret dolphin program.
DX This Week
- The Dallas Express Launches WBAP Live Stream: Listen To News Talk 24/7
- Forgotten History’s Look At U.S. Navy’s Secret Dolphin Program
- Business And Civic Leader Series: Texas De Brazil Co-Founder Says City Hall Debate Is About Downtown’s Future
- Derek Harper Sees Historic Ceiling For Victor Wembanyama
Why It Matters:
The Dallas Express continued building beyond traditional local news this week, expanding audio access through WBAP, adding history-driven storytelling through Forgotten History, and growing sports coverage through the Dallas Express Sports Network.
Public Safety And Crime
- Shots Fired Near White House Grounds
- Gunman Killed Near White House Previously Claimed To Be Jesus
- Dallas PD Deploys 8 New Drones To Cut Response Times And Boost Officer Safety
- FBI Dallas Warns Parents: Violent ‘764’ Networks Targeting Kids On Gaming Apps And Social Media
Why It Matters:
Public safety dominated the week, from gunfire near the White House to new Dallas police drone deployments and federal warnings about violent online networks targeting children.
Texas Politics And Accountability
- Trump Endorses Ken Paxton In Texas Senate Runoff
- Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Discord For Enabling Child Predators And Grooming
- Paxton Launches Investigation Into Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns
- Texas 2026 Fundraising Showdown: GOP Challengers Outraise Democrats In Key Border Districts
Why It Matters:
Texas politics and enforcement stayed in the national spotlight, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton, new lawsuits from the attorney general’s office, and early signs of a heated 2026 campaign cycle.
Dallas Growth, Travel, And World Cup Prep
- New Luxury Private Terminal Opens At DFW Airport In Time For FIFA World Cup
- Memorial Day Holiday Travel Boom: 1.6 Million Passengers Expected At DFW Alone
- $24M Headed To DFW Airport As Dallas Prepares For World Cup Transit Demands
- Texas Housing Boom: Dallas Leads U.S. In New Residential Construction Activity
Why It Matters:
Dallas continued preparing for global attention, with DFW Airport expansion, World Cup-related transit funding, heavy holiday travel, and a housing market that remains one of the busiest in the country.
Schools, Parents, And Culture
- UC Berkeley Law Bans AI For Student Work — Why Texas Students Should Pay Attention
- Carroll ISD Declares Title IX Win For Girls’ Sports And Privacy
- Girls Named Co-Champions After Biological Male “Transgender” Athlete Wins 3 Events
- Time to Pass Out Bibles Instead Of Qurans’: Chris Krok Plans Wylie ISD School Response
Why It Matters:
Education remained a major front in broader cultural debates, with stories touching artificial intelligence, girls’ sports, privacy, religion, and parental concerns.
Sports And Stories People Talked About
- Mavericks Part Ways With Jason Kidd, Closing Latest Chapter In Dallas
- Mavericks Coaching Search: Top Candidates For Cooper Flagg Era
- NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies At 41: Sudden Death Shocks Racing World
- Driver Says He Tested Cybertruck’s ‘Wade Mode,’ Ends Up Stuck In Grapevine Lake
- COLUMN | Mavericks Finally Get Their Clean Break
Why It Matters:
The Mavericks entered a new era, NASCAR fans were stunned by Kyle Busch’s death, and one Cybertruck driver gave readers one of the week’s most talked-about oddball stories.
One More Thing
- Fort Worth Firefighters Adopt Dog Left By Homeless Veteran At Fire Station
- Richardson Sixth Graders Finally Get Their Pandemic-Canceled Kindergarten Zoo Trip At Dallas Zoo
- Pizza Hut Brings Back 1980s Red Booths, Salad Bars And Pac-Man In Retro Revival
Why It Matters:
Not every memorable story was heavy. A fire station dog, a long-delayed zoo trip, and a wave of restaurant nostalgia gave readers a lighter finish to a busy news week.
