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New 300-acre park coming to Dallas

A private donor helped make Big Cedar Wilderness Park a possibility.

News

Wildlife shelters, a rain garden, bird observatory and bike repair area could be coming to a 300-acre green space in southwest Dallas, but the final design will depend on the public&#x27;s preferences.Driving the news: The Trust for Public Land is asking North Texans to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help decide" data-vars-click-url="https://tpltx.mysocialpinpoint.com/big-cedar-wilderness/big-cedar-wilderness-community-survey-2" data-vars-content-id="6c84ab7d-0629-42f3-b3ae-00ffe36410dc" data-vars-headline="New 300-acre park coming to Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tpltx.mysocialpinpoint.com/big-cedar-wilderness/big-cedar-wilderness-community-survey-2" target="_blank">help decide</a> the amenities and final design for Big Cedar Wilderness Park.

Dallas, Fort Worth work to break ties with César Chávez

Chávez's legacy is being reassessed after recent allegations that he sexually abused women and girls as young as 12.

Politics

For decades, schools, roads and history books have honored the late César Chávez&#x27;s contributions to the labor rights movement.<ul><li>Now, public officials are trying to remove his name from everything.</li></ul>Why it matters: Chávez, who died in 1993, has long stood as a central symbol of Mexican American identity and labor activism.<ul><li>His legacy is being reassessed after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" data-vars-content-id="a8321656-dc9a-4d9e-88f6-3b9bf3e7056c" data-vars-headline="Dallas, Fort Worth work to break ties with César Chávez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" target="_self">recent allegations</a> from Dolores Huerta and others that he sexually abused women and girls as young as 12.</li></ul>

What Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners do for a living

Homeownership rates have grown for service workers, health care workers and real estate employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Real Estate

Business and tech professionals are the most likely to own a home in Dallas-Fort Worth but their rate of ownership has dropped in a decade, according to a real estate analysis shared exclusively with Axios.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="occupations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/ai-job-risk-tool-betting-odds-predictions" data-vars-content-id="5b8eae97-1bf4-491a-9f1f-409522727f06" data-vars-headline="What Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners do for a living" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/ai-job-risk-tool-betting-odds-predictions" target="_self">occupations</a> with the highest homeownership rates in North Texas mirror national trends, per the National Association of Realtors analysis of Census Bureau data.

Texas cuts candy and soda from SNAP benefits

"Texas is leading the way in aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food options," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.

Texans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to buy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most sweetened beverages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2026/03/new-snap-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-april-1" data-vars-content-id="e4631e7d-c131-49d2-9fb4-7449c08fc1b4" data-vars-headline="Texas cuts candy and soda from SNAP benefits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2026/03/new-snap-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-april-1" target="_blank">most sweetened beverages</a> and candy with the money starting Wednesday.Why it matters: The changes apply to all 3.3 million Texans who have SNAP benefits, sometimes known as food stamps, and are intended to encourage healthier eating.

Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly

The Texas Rangers are starting the 2026 season on the road Thursday in Philadelphia, where they will reunite with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adolis García" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" data-vars-content-id="64036667-200c-4bd4-9ffc-5b4f6674fb7d" data-vars-headline="Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" target="_self">Adolis García</a>.Why it matters: The long, not very cold winter is over.

Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix

The IndyCar race will have 70 laps, covering around 191 miles.

Sports

Arlington&#x27;s entertainment district has turned into a temporary 2.73-mile street track for this weekend&#x27;s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inaugural IndyCar race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gparlington.com/" data-vars-content-id="8e37007a-e3a3-4da6-8f57-a918843ca42d" data-vars-headline="Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gparlington.com/" target="_blank">inaugural IndyCar race</a> shows there&#x27;s more to Arlington than football, baseball and Six Flags.

Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition

Soccer meets STEM at the Perot Museum's new interactive exhibition.

The Perot Museum is kicking off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" target="_self">World Cup season</a> with a massive interactive soccer exhibition.Why it matters: With Dallas set to host <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" target="_self">World Cup matches</a> this summer, the display highlights soccer&#x27;s cultural impact while giving families a STEM-focused way to connect with the game.

Dallas-area Olympians to follow this month

Figure skater Amber Glenn is among the Olympians from North Texas.

The U.S. is sending its largest-ever delegation — 232 athletes! — to the Winter Olympics this month, and several of them have ties to North Texas.State of play: The Milan Olympics will be the most spread-out Olympics in history, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per NBC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/us-athlete-roster-milan-cortina-olympics-rcna255954" data-vars-content-id="8cee81dc-dae7-43fe-bc21-0ebb6f5830a0" data-vars-headline="Dallas-area Olympians to follow this month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/us-athlete-roster-milan-cortina-olympics-rcna255954" target="_blank">per NBC</a>. Hockey, figure skating and speedskating will take place in Milan.

What's next for professional soccer in Dallas

The new Atlético Dallas is moving its headquarters to Dallas, near Fair Park.

Atlético Dallas plans to open a new headquarters near Fair Park, with a retail shop, restaurant, beer garden, sports bar and a soccer court.Why it matters: City leaders believe the men&#x27;s soccer team&#x27;s move to Dallas will energize Fair Park while giving residents more reasons to visit the neighborhood.

Dallas' 2026 World Cup schedule is set

AT&T Stadium is hosting nine matches — the most of any stadium.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup schedule is (mostly) set. <ul><li>Mexico <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="will face" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/05/trump-wins-fifa-peace-prize-after-nobel-snub" data-vars-content-id="7c6f75de-2915-4ce4-ad1c-b38222bd92e5" data-vars-headline="Dallas&#x27; 2026 World Cup schedule is set" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/05/trump-wins-fifa-peace-prize-after-nobel-snub" target="_self">will face</a> South Africa in the opener on June 11 in Mexico City.</li></ul>

The future of Dallas sports at the American Airlines Center

The arena is not yet 25 years old, but both of the professional sports teams who play there are considering moving to a new home.

The American Airlines Center may not host <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA or NHL games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2024/02/13/dallas-mavericks-new-arena-owners" data-vars-content-id="a31080e5-8fd5-466f-b1a5-2617111b6ffb" data-vars-headline="The future of Dallas sports at the American Airlines Center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2024/02/13/dallas-mavericks-new-arena-owners" target="_self">NBA or NHL games</a> for too much longer.Why it matters: The Dallas arena is not yet 25 years old, but both of the professional sports teams that play there are considering moving to a new home.

Why Texas and Oklahoma must win the Red River Rivalry

This year&#x27;s Red River Showdown will look <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="much different" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/10/02/arch-manning-texas-longhorns-florida-gators" data-vars-content-id="0e07feca-a03d-48ef-a2fd-491dd0f9f52b" data-vars-headline="Why Texas and Oklahoma must win the Red River Rivalry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/10/02/arch-manning-texas-longhorns-florida-gators" target="_self">much different</a> from what fans might have expected when they circled this game on their calendars at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="start" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/28/texas-ohio-state-college-football-columbus" data-vars-content-id="0e07feca-a03d-48ef-a2fd-491dd0f9f52b" data-vars-headline="Why Texas and Oklahoma must win the Red River Rivalry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/28/texas-ohio-state-college-football-columbus" target="_self">start</a> of the season.Why it matters: Oklahoma enters Saturday&#x27;s rivalry game in Dallas on a roll, undefeated and ranked <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll" data-vars-content-id="0e07feca-a03d-48ef-a2fd-491dd0f9f52b" data-vars-headline="Why Texas and Oklahoma must win the Red River Rivalry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll" target="_blank">sixth</a> in the nation.

Stephenville opens $40 million stadium named for Art Briles

Briles turned around a Stephenville high school football team that hadn't made the playoffs in decades, but he's faced scandal.

Baylor University fired football coach Art Briles nine years ago over allegations that the school&#x27;s football program had mishandled sexual violence cases involving his players.<ul><li>A new $40 million football stadium that opened this month in Stephenville honors Briles&#x27; achievements from long before he joined Baylor.</li></ul>

FC Dallas president Dan Hunt's favorite things to do in North Texas

Where he goes for gelato and other favorites.

The Hunt family&#x27;s love of sports and Dallas runs deep. They own FC Dallas and the Kansas City Chiefs, which started out as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dallas Texans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/02/07/the-super-bowl-s-dallas-roots" data-vars-content-id="0d3165a5-dd9b-4f7d-9f9e-63707674ae22" data-vars-headline="FC Dallas president Dan Hunt&#x27;s favorite things to do in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/02/07/the-super-bowl-s-dallas-roots" target="_self">Dallas Texans</a>.Why it matters: Dan Hunt, who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="oversees FC Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2022/august/meet-dan-hunt-and-his-billion-dollar-soccer-empire/" data-vars-content-id="0d3165a5-dd9b-4f7d-9f9e-63707674ae22" data-vars-headline="FC Dallas president Dan Hunt&#x27;s favorite things to do in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2022/august/meet-dan-hunt-and-his-billion-dollar-soccer-empire/" target="_blank">oversees FC Dallas</a> with his brother Clark, has spent the last several years trying to bring more sporting events to North Texas.

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