Dallas-Fort Worth

Arlington, Texas – October 19, 2026 -- Hundreds of Dallas-Fort Worth residents got health screenings and mammograms, and met Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson, at a community health fair at AT&T Stadium over the weekend.

Pearson headlines the Ambetter health fair

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan hosted the event, which also offered community resources and family activities. Pearson played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983 and spoke with attendees about the importance of preventive care. He is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a three-time First Team All-Pro, a Super Bowl XII champion and a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

A mobile unit brings mammograms to the stadium

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a mobile mammography unit provided screenings onsite. Regular mammograms are one of the most effective tools for detecting breast cancer early, when treatment is often most successful.

Lisbon – October 12, 2026 -- Travellers on multi-carrier trips across the oneworld alliance can now check in once, scan their passport and save boarding passes to their digital wallet. The feature is live on all alliance carriers and covers every oneworld-operated flight in an itinerary, regardless of which airline operates the first leg.

The feature runs on oneworld's proprietary technology, which lets different member airlines' systems communicate through a shared digital platform.

One app handles every leg of the journey

The alliance gives an example of an American Airlines customer flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dallas-Fort Worth via Tokyo. The first flight is on Malaysia Airlines, with a connection to American Airlines. The process works like this:

Garland, TX – October 01, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness is opening a new $5 million, 34,589-square-foot gym in Garland, Texas, with a one-day-only "Cyber Sale" on Saturday, October 3rd, offering memberships starting at $9.99 per month with $0 enrollment fees.

The deal is available exclusively online at CrunchGarland.com for 24 hours. The first 500 people to sign up get a free limited-edition t-shirt, plus discounts on personal and small group training.

The club hosts an in-person party alongside the online sale

Crunch Garland, located at 825 West Centerville Road, will run a Cyber Sale Party from 9am to 5pm on October 3rd, featuring facility tours, giveaways, and fitness demonstrations for the community.

Flower Mound, Texas – October 01, 2026 -- GDS Wealth Management has been named to D Magazine's Top Wealth Managers list for the fourth consecutive year, with the recognition appearing in the publication's October 2026 issue.

Peer nominations, not payments, decide the list

The honor is determined through peer nomination among CFP® professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Financial Planning Association, based on nominations submitted between May 5 and June 5, 2026. GDS paid nothing to be considered or included, beyond a logo licensing fee, and the firm says compensation does not influence the selection.

Founder credits clients and fiduciary standard

"To be recognized by our peers year after year is something we never take for granted," said Glen Smith, Founder and CIO of GDS Wealth Management. He added that the honor reflects the trust clients have placed in the firm's team.

Muscle Shoals – September 30, 2026 -- Contour Airlines will launch nonstop service between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting November 12, 2026, operating five round trips per week.

Charlotte service stays daily despite the schedule shift

To add the Dallas-Fort Worth route, Contour is reallocating five weekly flights from its existing Muscle Shoals-Charlotte schedule. Daily nonstop service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will continue unaffected.

The new route opens connections through a major American Airlines hub

Barry Griffith, Airport Director at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, said DFW is a highly sought-after nonstop destination for local travelers. He added that the route is expected to increase passenger traffic, provide seamless American Airlines connections, and deliver economic benefits to the region.

Irving – September 25, 2026 -- The 2026-27 Irving Marathon Running Series opens Oct. 3 with the Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with bratwurst and beer waiting at the finish line.

Six race weekends span nearly eight months

The series continues with the Irving Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, 2026 (8-mile, 5K), followed by the Irving Frost Marathon on Dec. 19, 2026, a Boston qualifier offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The Love on the Run Half Marathon runs Feb. 13, 2027, ahead of the series' flagship event, the 15th Annual Irving Marathon, held March 20-21, 2027, and also a Boston qualifier. The Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon closes the season on May 15, 2027.