Dallas News Roundup: Growth, Sports, and Local Highlights

Dallas, TX — August 2025

Dallas is buzzing with major developments across the city, from economic growth and new business openings to headline-making sports stories.

One of the biggest local achievements came as city officials announced the effective end of downtown homelessness, citing expanded housing programs and federal support. However, potential changes in federal funding may challenge this progress moving forward.

In the retail sector, H-E-B’s newest location in Prosper once again drew massive crowds at its grand opening. The Texas grocer continues to expand aggressively across North Texas, sparking a competitive push from Kroger, which is planning a new $11 million marketplace in Fort Worth.

On the sports front, the Dallas Cowboys are back in the spotlight as star linebacker Micah Parsons remains absent from preseason play due to a back issue and ongoing contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Arlington officials confirmed the Cowboys’ stadium debt has been paid off nearly a decade early, saving taxpayers over $150 million.

Basketball fans also had reason to cheer as Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers set a WNBA rookie scoring record with 29 points in a narrow loss to the LA Sparks. The rising star is also teaming up with Verizon to host youth basketball experiences in Dallas.

From city development to sports milestones, Dallas continues to show why it remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most talked-about cities.