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South Dallas Teen Among Top Players In State

8th grader Bradley Loftis is the best tennis player for DISD’s Madison High School, and he’s currently ranked #2 in the state for Class 3A Schools.

2013/05/07

Dallas Leaders Outline Plans For Growth In South

Lots of optimism coming from the Discovery Gardens at Dallas Fair Park where Mayor Mike Rawlings outlined his vision for the second year of Grow South, a plan to revitalize Dallas’ Southern Sector.

2013/05/07

Revitalization Plans Continue In South Dallas

Mayor Mike Rawlings is expected to announce his plans Tuesday for the second year of revitalization projects in the south Dallas area.

2013/05/07

“Summer Adventures In Fair Park” Opens To The Public

The State Fair of Texas will debut its “Summer Adventures in Fair Park” this weekend.

2013/04/30

Voice Of State Fair Icon ‘Big Tex’ To Change In 2013

Bill Bragg, who was the voice of Big Tex for the last 11 years tells KRLD he was informed that his contract was not renewed effective Tuesday.

2013/03/27

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Dallas Kids Prepare To Run Marathon

Many people can barely walk a mile, much less run one. But a group of students from Dallas are busy preparing for a marathon race for kids at Fair Park.

2013/03/22

Kendrick Farris of the United States competes in the Mens 85kg Weightlifting on Day 7 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 3, 2012 in London, England. (credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Dallas Planning Bid For 2024 Summer Olympics

With the London games long since passed, the world is counting down to Sochi. But the City of Dallas is already planning to present a bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2013/02/20

Best Mardi Gras Events In DFW

Mardi Gras celebrations occur all over the globe, including the very popular celebrations in New Orleans. This month, DFW will be celebrating their own version with a variety of events.

2013/02/07

A woman sings with other marchers before the start of a parade honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17, 2005. (credit: Mike Brown/Getty Images)

Dallas Celebrates MLK With Parade, Celebration Of His Life

People across the country are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on
the federal holiday that honors the day he was born in 1929.

2013/01/21

Dallas Man Murdered As 10-Year-Old Son Listens On

A Dallas man was murdered Sunday night after three men entered his home demanding money. The victim’s 10-year-old son was in the house at the time and told police he heard the gunshot.

2013/01/14

Cotton Bowl’s Rich History Dates Back To 1937

The 77th Cotton Bowl Classic will play out in Arlington Friday night. But did you ever stop to think, who founded the annual event and how did it become so popular?

CBS 11–2013/01/04