Dallas, TX news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Dallas, TX on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Hay Festival expands to four days; 15 weekend events to know. Also: A 3-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound in southern Dallas; the investigation is ongoing; A Dallas car crash has killed two SMU graduates. Weather: Expect mostly fair skies today, with temperatures between 79 and 93°F, no rain and winds up to 13 mph.
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Headlines
- A 3-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound in southern Dallas; the investigation is ongoing.KERA News Breakthroughs
News & local government
- Dallas police overtime costs topped $6 million for World Cup, records show.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Dallas could postpone the Preston-Royal zoning case as recall efforts proceed.KERA News Breakthroughs
Safety & emergencies
- A Dallas car crash has killed two SMU graduates.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Traffic & transport
Events & going out
- Hay Festival Dallas runs this week, now expanded to four days with books, music and politics.D Magazine
- CultureMap lists the 15 best things to do in Dallas this weekend.CultureMap Dallas
- Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival offers a display honoring loved ones.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
- 31 Halloween events across Dallas-Fort Worth are listed for the spooky season.DiningOut
- Fort Worth Michelada Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage with food, music and more.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Business & new openings
- H-E-B's Central Market will move into an old North Texas grocery store.Chron
- Dallas office market keeps growing as Y'all Street expands.The Real Deal
- Dallas Market Center launches an AI training program for independent retailers.Dallas Innovates
Schools & kids
Sports
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