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Summertime is in full effect here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This means warmer weather, family trips and more days spent outdoors. A little fun in the sun is just what families might need this summer. So, before you start planning your next outdoor adventure we wanted to make sure families around DFW make a huge splash in savings in choosing the best affordable water activities the surrounding area has to offer.

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America!   DFW is feeling extra patriotic this year, so what better time to get out and enjoy one of the many 4th of July celebrations taking place around town? Here’s a list of the 4th of July-themed events happening in the Fort Worth area in 2026, starting on July 1 and running through the entire weekend.

DFW drivers should prepare for extreme traffic across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. With soccer fans traveling to North Texas from around the world, localized gridlock will heavily impact some areas. Click the link from Fox 4 for the latest on road closures and possible delays.

Dallas Stadium will host nine matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026™, including four knockout games in the latter stages of the tournament. The full match schedule for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup has now been unveiled, giving the framework for the 104-game tournament featuring 48 teams across 16 host cities in three countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Ella Langley walked away with seven trophies at the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas. It was a clean sweep for Ella and all the awards she was up for. She won both Single and Song of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas,” which actually doubles her take on both since she was also a co-producer and songwriter on the tracks. She also won Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Music Event of the Year for “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Riley Green.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — May 17, 2026 — Tonight, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP)hosted the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain, the show streamed live on Prime Video exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — May 13, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and  announced the all-star lineup of presenters who will take the stage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Dallas Cowboys will face off against an old rival to kick off the 2026 NFL season.The NFL announced Monday morning that America’s Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept.

The new basketball leader also pointed to his excitement about building the team around “little prince” Cooper Flagg, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year.

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