DFW Cultural shops see increase in interest around World Cup

DFW Cultural shops see increase in interest around World Cup

One of the great economic benefits we are finding out from the World Cup is how local shops in Dallas Fort Worth are seeing an increase in traffic. Ann-Marie Gustafsson is Operations Director for The Wooden Spoon in Plano which sells Scandinavian food and gifts. She says they have a lot of people coming in.

Downtown Dallas to close portions of Main Street for World Cup celebrations Saturday

Downtown Dallas will again close portions of Main Street on Saturday for the second time during the World Cup. Downtown Dallas Inc. is behind the Main Street Social Saturdays for the duration of the tournament.

Dallas approves incentive package for Morgan Stanley expansion

The Dallas City Council approved a multi-million-dollar incentive package Wednesday for Morgan Stanley. The global financial services giant wants to expand into a $1.3-billion hub in Downtown Dallas.

Officials praise transportation plan after first three FIFA Club World Cup matches in North Texas

Transportation officials say years of planning are paying off as North Texas hosts the FIFA Club World Cup, with the first three matches at Dallas Stadium running smoothly despite large crowds and summer heat.

Sen. Cornyn looks to play hardball in final months in office

Senator John Cornyn is warning fellow republicans that he has no problem playing hardball on his way out of Capitol Hill. He has six months left in office following his runoff loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and he is already making demands for his vote.