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New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
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New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
North Texas is ending 2025 with sunny skies, mild temperatures and one of its driest Decembers on record.
Crowds were filling Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum as residents and visitors gather for festivals, fireworks, dining and celebrations to ring in the start of 2026.
Dallas police are warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire ahead of New Year's Eve, citing hundreds of gunfire calls last year.
With New Year’s Eve drawing football fans, convention visitors and thousands of revelers, businesses across Dallas — from the AT&T Discovery District to Deep Ellum — are betting on dining, dancing and festival-style celebrations to close out the year strong.
As 2025 comes to a close, people reflect on a year marked by challenges, gratitude and resilience, while sharing hopes for better health, deeper connections and new beginnings in 2026.
As New Year’s Eve celebrations ramp up, the Dallas Police Department and Fort Worth Police Department are urging residents to avoid illegal fireworks and celebratory gunfire, citing hundreds of past gunfire calls and stepped-up patrols to keep the night safe.
Thousands were gathering at Sundance Square for live music, street performers and a massive midnight fireworks show as Fort Worth hosted its largest in-person New Year’s Eve celebration, with road closures in place downtown.
As New Year’s Eve celebrations swing into full gear across North Texas, crowds are gathering in Dallas for a massive fireworks-and-drone show at Reunion Tower and a high-energy Cotton Bowl matchup drawing fans from across the country.
At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
If you're buying fireworks to ring in the new year, prepare to see an increase at the cash register.
North Texans are ringing in the new year with personal fireworks and celebratory gunfire, which is against the law within the city of Fort Worth, both of which come with a ticket and a fine of up to $500.
The shelter is hosting its second annual "Calming the Canines" event on New Year's Eve, inviting the public to spend quiet time with dogs and cats as fireworks light up the sky across the city.
Tuesday morning will still be chilly, as winds remain out of the north and skies continue to clear.
A wind advisory is in place beginning at noon Sunday through Monday morning, as gusts up to 50 mph will be expected.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night.
Several North Texas retailers are operating with limited hours in observance of New Year's Day.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
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The New York Police Department put cameras all over the city and increased other safety measures for New Year's Eve.
DART train tickets will be free starting at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
The ninth annual New Year's celebration at Reunion Tower takes place on Dec. 31 at exactly 11:59 p.m., featuring over 5,000 pyrotechnic lights launched from the tower and an LED light display.
A man was killed in Parker County after a large concrete cattle feed trough fell from a flatbed trailer and crushed him during an unloading operation, authorities said.
A woman died after being rescued from a Fort Worth house fire on that also killed three dogs, as investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze.
A Fort Worth contractor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after prosecutors say he took nearly $5 million from homeowners for unfinished projects.
First responders found a male dead after a shooting on Wednesday evening.
Investigators are reviewing how a two‑vehicle collision turned deadly late Wednesday afternoon.
A man was killed in Parker County after a large concrete cattle feed trough fell from a flatbed trailer and crushed him during an unloading operation, authorities said.
A woman died after being rescued from a Fort Worth house fire on that also killed three dogs, as investigators work to determine what sparked the blaze.
A Fort Worth contractor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after prosecutors say he took nearly $5 million from homeowners for unfinished projects.
First responders found a male dead after a shooting on Wednesday evening.
Investigators are reviewing how a two‑vehicle collision turned deadly late Wednesday afternoon.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington. Here's a roundup of photos of key moments throughout the year.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
The Green Bay Packers claimed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers, bringing the former All-Pro to Green Bay.
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys waived cornerback Trevon Diggs, opening the way for Diggs to become a free agent.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
