‘Landman’ tease; ‘Enormous’ explosion; TCU football; adult high school. Today’s top stories
From a deadly Dallas explosion to a Fort Worth graduation milestone, the Star-Telegram is tracking major developments across North Texas. Here is a roundup of top stories from May 29, 2026:
- Billy Bob Thornton is teasing what fans can expect from season 3 of the Fort Worth-filmed series “Landman”, which begins filming in late August. The actor told Variety he believes the new season will blend the tension and danger of season 1 with the oil business and family storylines of season 2. Reporting by Brayden Garcia.
- A gas explosion at The Clyde apartments in Oak Cliff killed at least three people, including a child, and injured at least five others Thursday. Officials said the blast happened around 12:47 p.m., drawing a response from nearly 100 firefighters. Reporting by Lillie Davidson.
- TCU lands at No. 5 in the Star-Telegram’s preseason Big 12 power rankings heading into the 2026 season. The Horned Frogs, coming off a 9-4 campaign, will turn to Harvard transfer Jaden Craig at quarterback and rely on returning All-Big 12 safety Jamel Johnson and the entire defensive line. Reporting by Steven Johnson.
- Aric Dunmore, 33, will be among the first graduating class of 75 students at New Heights, a Fort Worth adult high school, on Saturday at Tarrant County College. Dunmore, who experienced homelessness and previously testified before the Texas Legislature about the school, plans to become a police officer after earning his diploma. Reporting by Kamal Morgan.
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