DFW News

Big Tex® Scholarship Awardees Named

By Tricia White | Managing Editor This week marks several significant milestones for the Big Tex® Scholarship Program as it announces new Big Tex Scholars for 2026. In its 34-year history, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has officially awarded scholarships tomore than 3,850students for a program total of more than $21.4 million. In addition, the State Fair of Texas, in…

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Celebrities unite for the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer at PanCAN Purplestride on April 25th

By Julie Vasquez, Senior Director, PanCAN | Contriibutor The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced the celebrity ambassadors participating in this year’s PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. Taking place in more than 50 communities across the country on April 25, 2026, PurpleStride is an inspirational day to celebrate survivors, honor those…

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DART Announces GoPass® App Updates For All Users

Changes addressing security and function began March 25, 2026. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced changes to the GoPass® application beginning March 25, 2026. Some of these changes require user action.  What is changing:  GoPass® is changing payment platform providers. To keep financial information– like credit or debit card numbers–safe. Why is GoPass® making these changes: …

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