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Meet the robot dogs helping with World Cup security

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<figure><img alt="Four-legged blue and black robot on a wooden stage in a tech space, with a wall monitor and green patterned wall panels behind; a glass server room is visible on the left." height="450" id="34c3940d-51b3-451c-b3b4-ea9d23f21133" src="https://images.axios.com/mdcnRNqEiwsKOkR_zJ1jJkHieWg=/2026/06/02/1780424548862.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The robots are one dog closer to taking over humans. GIF: Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi/Axios</figcaption></figure>Hyundai and Boston Dynamics, a robotics company, built four robots to help with World Cup security.Zoom in: Two will be stationed at the tournament&#x27;s International Broadcast Center in Dallas while two others will help at New Jersey&#x27;s MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight World Cup matches. The robot dogs are all named Spot.

Inside Dallas' role in bringing the World Cup to the world

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is serving as the tournament's International Broadcast Center.

Video feeds from the World Cup&#x27;s 104 matches will route through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/06/01/world-cup-dallas-fan-fest-concert-lineup-features-major-lazer" data-vars-content-id="26340d04-7ff4-4585-b31f-f03ea7882c47" data-vars-headline="Inside Dallas&#x27; role in bringing the World Cup to the world" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/06/01/world-cup-dallas-fan-fest-concert-lineup-features-major-lazer" target="_self">Dallas</a> before being broadcast to millions of fans around the world.Why it matters: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is serving as the tournament&#x27;s International Broadcast Center (IBC), a link between 56 media partners and their national and international audiences.

Dallas and Fort Worth face multimillion-dollar deficits

Residents could see reduced services as the cities try to balance their budgets.

Dallas and Fort Worth are anticipating multimillion-dollar budget shortfalls this year — but the World Cup may help bridge the gap.Why it matters: Residents could see reduced services as the cities try to balance their budgets.

What it's like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago

Ridership on the Texas Eagle jumped about 14% last fiscal year from fiscal year 2024.

There&#x27;s something magical about choosing to pass through instead of over the so-called flyover states.Why it matters: Train ridership is increasing across the U.S., particularly in areas with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/08/amtrak-mardi-gras-service-train-passenger-numbers" data-vars-content-id="0968ea46-60cb-48d7-aef6-0eda71ff7704" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/08/amtrak-mardi-gras-service-train-passenger-numbers" target="_self">new</a> or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faster Amtrak service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/11/19/amtrak-ridership-seattle-cascades-train-airo-coast-starlight" data-vars-content-id="0968ea46-60cb-48d7-aef6-0eda71ff7704" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/11/19/amtrak-ridership-seattle-cascades-train-airo-coast-starlight" target="_self">faster Amtrak service</a>.

How North Texas can keep moving during the World Cup

World Cup matches will bring international visitors to North Texas this summer. Get the game plan for match days.

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This summer, North Texas is set to welcome the world, bringing increased travel activity across Dallas-Fort Worth. Here&#x27;s why: Nine World Cup matches at AT&amp;T Stadium, soon to be rechristened Dallas Stadium for the games, will draw global visitors and heavier traffic before and after matches.

How fans will arrive at World Cup games in Dallas-Fort Worth

Arlington doesn't have a public transit system, which has complicated the planning process.

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AT&amp;T Stadium is the place to be for soccer fans for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nine days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/06/dallas-2026-world-cup-schedule" data-vars-content-id="2d34dc8a-50f3-413b-8d13-1067009e7eb1" data-vars-headline="How fans will arrive at World Cup games in Dallas-Fort Worth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/06/dallas-2026-world-cup-schedule" target="_self">nine days</a> this summer — and the place to avoid for everyone else.Why it matters: North Texas has the opportunity to present the best version of itself when soccer fans descend on the region for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas

The coverage area and ridership are limited for now.

Driverless Waymo rides have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="started in Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/18/waymos-driverless-cars-to-hit-dallas-roads-soon" data-vars-content-id="f1827bd4-03b2-46ab-9bc4-dc0976c76193" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/18/waymos-driverless-cars-to-hit-dallas-roads-soon" target="_self">started in Dallas</a>, with limited ridership at first. Why it matters: Waymo&#x27;s debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option, moving the technology past its testing phase and into daily life.

Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas

Uber will start offering robotaxi service around downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum and near Oak Lawn in partnership with Avride.

Dallas is getting another robotaxi service Wednesday.Why it matters: Dallas is among a growing number of U.S. cities with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multiple autonomous rideshare companies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/robotaxis-waymo-may-zoox-tesla" data-vars-content-id="20ec6f11-ae1a-4add-90a4-120337c85207" data-vars-headline="Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/robotaxis-waymo-may-zoox-tesla" target="_self">multiple autonomous rideshare companies</a>.

DFW Airport, Love Field won't show Kristi Noem's government shutdown video

Some transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates U.S. law.

DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field are among several U.S. airports that won&#x27;t show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the ongoing government shutdown on congressional Democrats.Why it matters: The Trump administration released the video for airing at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints earlier this month, but some transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violates the Hatch Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" data-vars-content-id="53535c5c-b188-4b88-aaa4-74ae21ef8cb6" data-vars-headline="DFW Airport, Love Field won&#x27;t show Kristi Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" target="_self">violates the Hatch Act</a>.

Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project

DART's Silver Line will soon connect DFW Airport and Plano, with a stop at Addison Station.

Addison is on track to get a $240 million mixed-use project centered around its new DART station.Why it matters: Transit-oriented developments have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popped up around the world" data-vars-click-url="https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architects-lounge/15-innovative-conceptual-transit-oriented-designs-around-the-world/" data-vars-content-id="4b79f7fb-2c18-4fa9-8379-9e69a6a818d3" data-vars-headline="Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architects-lounge/15-innovative-conceptual-transit-oriented-designs-around-the-world/" target="_blank">popped up around the world</a> as a way to develop unused land owned by transit authorities and encourage more people to use their public transportation system.

Waymo plans bring its rideshare service to Dallas

The company is in its early testing phase in the city and plans to start offering rides next year.

Waymo plans to bring its fully autonomous rideshare service to Dallas next year, the company announced Tuesday.Why it matters: North Texas has been an early proving ground for autonomous technology.

Spain's Renfe departs from Texas rail project

It's the latest blow to the effort to link Dallas and Houston by high-speed rail.

A Spanish railway company has pulled out of the bullet train project that aims to connect Dallas and Houston.Why it matters: The departure is another setback for the project, which hasn&#x27;t started construction amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eminent domain challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kbtx.com/2024/11/15/grimes-county-meeting-shows-fight-against-high-speed-rail-is-far-over/" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kbtx.com/2024/11/15/grimes-county-meeting-shows-fight-against-high-speed-rail-is-far-over/" target="_blank">eminent domain challenges</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investor changes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-high-speed-train-20252661.php" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-high-speed-train-20252661.php" target="_blank">investor changes</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal funding cuts" data-vars-click-url="https://abc13.com/post/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-cuts-planned-64-million-grant-high-speed-rail-between-houston-dallas/16177655/" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abc13.com/post/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-cuts-planned-64-million-grant-high-speed-rail-between-houston-dallas/16177655/" target="_blank">federal funding cuts</a>.

Mini trucks are about to be big in Texas

A bill approved by the Texas Legislature would solidify legal status for the quirky Japanese imports.

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The Texas Legislature has approved a bill solidifying the legal status of Japanese mini pickups also called kei trucks.Why it matters: The legislation, awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott&#x27;s signature, could bring a wave of these charming vehicles to Texas roads, a big win for fans of the quirky imports.

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What it's like to take the Texas Eagle to Chicago

How North Texas can keep moving during the World Cup

How fans will arrive at World Cup games in Dallas-Fort Worth

Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas

Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas