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Medical City Arlington and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – McKinney were named among the U.S. top 100 hospitals by Healthgrades, placing them in the top 2% nationwide for consistent clinical excellence based on Medicare data from more than 4,500 hospitals and outcomes for 31 conditions/procedures using 2022–2024 claims.
Starbucks is closing several stores in Dallas-Fort Worth as part of a nationwide plan to shut around 1% of its stores by the end of the year, aiming to improve store environments and long-term growth, with affected locations including Mockingbird Station and Victory Park.
Thunderstorms and flash flood warnings in Dallas caused significant flight delays and cancellations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during Labor Day weekend, impacting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers amid record travel numbers.
Nearly a dozen Dallas-Fort Worth-based companies, including Texas Instruments and Freeman, were recognized by U.S. News as some of the best places to work in 2025, based on metrics like work-life balance, pay, stability, and professional growth, with a focus on both public and private firms across Texas.
The Michelin Guide has made its debut in Texas, awarding 28 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants in its inaugural Texas Guide ceremony. Tatsu, a Japanese restaurant in Deep Ellum, received the only Michelin star in the area, while Rye was recognized for its exceptional cocktails. Seven local eateries earned Bib Gourmand awards for offering quality meals at reasonable prices. The entry of Michelin into Texas is expected to elevate the state's culinary scene and attract more international tourists. Michelin will continue to evaluate Texas restaurants until at least 2027.
Michelin inspectors are evaluating restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for the upcoming Michelin Guide Texas, set to be released in 2024. The guide will consider various awards, including Michelin stars, Green Stars for sustainability, Bib Gourmand for value, and Michelin Recommended. Notable restaurants in the area, such as Al Biernat’s, Brass Ram, El Carlos Elegante, Caterina’s Ristorante, and Don Artemio, are among those speculated to be under consideration. The list also includes barbecue spots like Goldee’s Barbecue and Cattleack Barbeque, as well as fine dining establishments like Fearing’s and Tei-An.
Dallas-Fort Worth has the highest inflation rate among major U.S. metro areas, driven by a housing shortage, rising energy prices, and increased medical care costs. The city's year-over-year inflation rate is 5%, second only to Honolulu, and has risen by 1% over the past two months.
Alamo Drafthouse's local franchisee in Dallas-Fort Worth announced the closure of all five area theaters, citing the pandemic and recent industry strikes as contributing factors. Despite some issues with seating and service, the theaters were beloved for their unique moviegoing experience. There is hope that the theaters may reopen in the future, but their current closure marks a significant loss for local movie enthusiasts.
Five Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in Dallas-Fort Worth and one in Minnesota are closing immediately as their franchisee, Two is One, One is None LLC, files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The closures affect over 600 employees and reduce Alamo's total locations from 43 to 37. The franchisee cited financial struggles, including franchise fees and unprofitable locations, as reasons for the closures. Alamo Drafthouse corporate is working to reopen in these cities and continues its expansion plans.
All five Alamo Drafthouse theaters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have closed after their franchise operator filed for bankruptcy, citing poor industry-wide economic performance and low theatergoing numbers post-pandemic. The closures affect over 600 employees, but the company plans to reopen the theaters and continue expanding in other locations.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to see a return of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and flooding. While isolated storms are possible on Wednesday, they are not expected to be severe. The stormy weather is part of the typical spring severe season in Texas and may continue into next week.
The National Weather Service predicts partly to mostly cloudy conditions in North and Central Texas for the total solar eclipse on April 8, with a medium chance for partly cloudy skies or better at 1 p.m. High clouds are expected to be almost certain, impacting visibility, and there's an increasing chance that dense low clouds will affect parts of Central Texas. Storm systems before and after the eclipse may also influence viewing conditions. While south-central Texas anticipates mostly cloudy skies, better visibility is expected in the northeastern part of Arkansas.
Dallas-Fort Worth led all metro areas in population growth in 2023, adding over 152,000 new residents, bringing its population to 8.1 million. Texas counties claimed eight of the top 10 spots for most new residents, with Harris County gaining 53,000 people. The growth is attributed to net migration, changes in births and deaths, and job opportunities brought by company relocations, especially in Collin and Denton counties. The region has emerged as a mecca for financial services companies and jobs, attracting a flood of new residents.
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and it's crucial to have proper eye protection to view it safely. Eclipse glasses or viewers can still be obtained, but may sell out. Residents can reuse old eclipse glasses if they're undamaged, and should store them properly. It's recommended to order from trusted sellers listed on the American Astronomical Society's website, and to avoid counterfeit glasses. Various local retailers, libraries, and events in the D-FW area will have eclipse glasses available for purchase or distribution. If unable to find glasses, there are alternative ways to indirectly view the eclipse.
Frontier Airlines is offering $19 one-way tickets from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, as part of its new nonstop routes starting May 16. The offer is valid for tickets purchased by 11:59 p.m. Thursday and for some one-way flights through June 5. The airline's vice president highlighted the expansion as a focus on growing in underserved and overpriced routes, with added routes also available from Detroit and Chicago airports.