Halperin Park in Dallas shows off views from second story walkway above Interstate 35

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Halperin Park in Dallas shows off views from second story walkway above Interstate 35

A long-planned deck park in southern Dallas received the first signs of green ahead of its planned opening next year.

The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, along with members of the city of Dallas and the Halperin Foundation turned shovels, marking the symbolic planting of the first trees at Halperin Park.

The first phase of the two-story park, built over Interstate 35 between Lancaster and Ewing Avenues next to the Dallas Zoo, is just under 3 acres.

April Allen, president and CEO of Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, the organization that will operate the park, toured the active construction site with reporters on Tuesday.

“When you see the vistas and the views, it’s a lot of pride,” Allen said. “Pride in what we’re doing, pride in Oak Cliff, and pride in what our community can do when we come together.”

The Halperin Foundation donation of $23 million in September 2024 included naming rights for the park.

Dave Halperin said he hopes the park can serve as a focal point for the city.

“Whether you’re from North Dallas, South Dallas, East Dallas, West Dallas, I want this to be a good congregation point right here,” Halperin said.

The first phase of the park, which will include a children’s play area, an elevated pathway and bridge, a performance amphitheater, and an enclosed indoor building, is set to open in March 2026.

A second phase, that would include decking from Lancaster to Marsalis Avenues, and an additional 2 acres of park space with connectivity to the Dallas Zoo, is still in the planning stages.

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. Authorities say at least three people, including a child, were killed. Other residents are unaccounted for.

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

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May 28, 2026

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

Jarams will always be top in our hearts.

Lauren Drewes Daniels

Arguments about the best doughnut shops can get heated. We have our own personal top 10 favorites. And we have issues with DoorDash’s list below. So, let’s dive right into this sweet, round confection with a hole in the middle.

For National Donut Day, which is Friday, June 5, for all those who celebrate, DoorDash has a roundup of the top 100-rated small and medium-sized donut shops on DoorDash. The list includes local businesses across 86 cities and 25 states.

To be considered for the Donut Day Dozens list, the bakery must be small or medium-sized, have fewer than 10 stores, and have at least 1,000 reviews. The shops with the highest average consumer ratings from April 2025 to April 2026 were chosen.

Of the 21 donut shops chosen across Texas, 13 are located in North Texas.

North Texas bakeries named best doughnuts

Morning Donuts – Dallas, TX
Baker’s Dozen Donuts – Cross Roads, TX
Busy B’s Bakery – North Richland Hills, TX
Donut House Plano – Plano, TX
Donut King #3 – Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Donuts – Crowley, TX
Earnest Donuts – Lewisville, TX
Four Seasons Donuts – Irving, TX
Jin’s Donuts – Farmers Branch, TX
Master Donut – The Colony, TX
Stacy Donuts – McKinney, TX
TWISTY DONUTS MANSFIELD – Mansfield, TX

A few misses

There are some obvious big misses here. Like La Rue in Trinity Groves, which apparently was left off because it has fewer than 1,000 reviews. We awarded this chef-driven shop Best Doughnuts in 2025 for pushing out top-tier confections every morning and a seasonal menu that will both win you over and break your heart. They’re also using only beef tallow in the fryers now.

And no Jarams? The shop on Preston Road has a 4.7 average rating on DoorDash, and it appears 4.8 was the cutoff. The family-owned Jarams is one of the best shops in Dallas.

As is Detour Donuts in Frisco. This is run by an ambitious young baker who draws long lines for themed doughnuts and a rotating menu.

Beyond North Texas …

The rest of the awarded donut shops were mostly located in Houston, with a sprinkle in San Antonio. Shops were listed in alphabetical order, and not with any sort of numbered ranking system.