Sweden and Czechia train in North Texas for the World Cup

Sweden and Czechia train in North Texas for the World Cup

Fans from Sweden and Czechia talk about visiting Texas for the World Cup. They see similarities in cuisine and differences in how much time we spend driving. Meantime, organizers of the North Texas World Cup Organizing Committee say these matches can help the area establish itself as a destination.

Religious and spiritual leaders are talking about how Texas can welcome World Cup fans

The Catholic Diocese of Dallas hosted a Mass to welcome World Cup visitors, and outside Dallas Police Headquarters, several faith leaders say countries can compete on the field but learn about each other off the field. They say they also hope people will remember first responders who are taking on added responsibilities while also still responding to the type of calls they get every day.

DFW Airport and transit agencies have spent years planning for the World Cup

DFW Airport has finished an expansion of Terminal C with new technology, more restaurants and more natural light. Transit agencies have also laid out their transportation plan for the World Cup. Arlington does not have mass transit, so neighboring agencies are working together to move thousands of people for each match.

Local, state and federal agencies are working together to try to ensure a safe World Cup

Arlington's first World Cup match is Sunday, June 14. Cities and counties in the Metroplex have been working with federal agencies on the best way to enforce local laws, keep drones out of protected airspace and keep visitors from other countries cool in a Texas summer.

Oncor and AT&T talk about severe weather prep

Oncor and AT&T both try to plan ahead for different types of severe weather. They talk about the challenges they face and tools they use to get lights and phones back on after a storm, wildfire or other disaster.