FIFA World Cup

City Hall Roundup: Alleyway Pickup, Garbage Truck Cams, Old Facility Report

By Charles Grand / November 23, 2025 /

Just in time for Thanksgiving and the consequent trash overflow, officials got a little update on the alleyway pickup saga and some garbage truck tech. Staff also dug up an old assessment of Dallas City Hall, which outlined projected costs for certain repairs. Check out the details below before hitting the road or tuning out…

Dallas STR Ban Remains Stalled as World Cup Looms

By Charles Grand / July 29, 2025 /

With FIFA World Cup 2026 less than one year away, Dallas officials will soon have to decide whether to continue litigating their proposed ban on short-term rentals. Earlier this month, a Texas appellate court considered the City of Dallas’ latest appeal to reverse its previous opinion affirming a lower court’s injunction against two ordinances officials…

Dallas City Council Briefed on World Cup 2026 That’ll Bring Millions, Spur Billions

By Charles Grand / April 3, 2025 /

City officials in Dallas are bracing themselves and making preparations for the summer of 2026 when millions of people are expected to descend on the metroplex to watch several FIFA World Cup matches. D-FW will be hosting nine games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington spread across 39 days starting on June 14, 2026. Three of…

U-S-A! U-S-A! These Awesome Patios Would be Perfect Spots For Watching Today’s World Cup Match vs. Belgium

By Joanna England / July 1, 2014 /

I think pretty much all of America is checking out at 2 p.m. today. That’s when the U.S. Men’s National Team faces Belgium in the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup. If you’re not enjoying the action in Brazil, then picture yourself in one of these amazing backyards with a cool beer in hand…