Aug 22, 2026 | 10:00 am
Editor’s note: School’s back in session, and this week’s top Dallas news puts four local high schools at the top of the class. Plus, the State Fair of Texas is gearing up for its big 2026 return. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this guide.
1. 4 Dallas high schools declared America’s best for 2026 by U.S. News. The School for the Talented and Gifted is standing tall as one of the 10 best high schools in America, according to U.S. News and World Report. Three more DISD schools join it in the top 50 nationwide.
2. State Fair of Texas reveals 4 winners of 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards. After a lengthy session on August 18 involving about 30 celebrity judges — including one from CultureMap — the State Fair of Texas has officially unveiled the winners of its 22nd annual Big Tex Choice Awards…