Texas's local Dallas-area primary races could reshape the region's politics, with contests in Republican House District 108, Democratic House District 100, and the Dallas County Republican Party chairmanship all poised to have significant impacts.

Carrollton gears up for the ninth annual TEXFest to celebrate Texas Independence Day, featuring local music, craft beers, and family-friendly activities on March 2.

Four individuals pleaded guilty to participating in a healthcare fraud kickback scheme involving toxicology lab tests and may face prison, fines, and restitution.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in capturing "Most Wanted" fugitives, offering up to $1,000 for arrest-leading tips, as detailed in a Facebook post.

The Frisco Police Department paid tribute to the late Officer Joe Murphy, Frisco's first line-of-duty fatality, who died in a car crash in 1968 and was the brother of war hero Audie Murphy.

A shooting on Maryland Avenue in Dallas resulted in the death of David Johnson. Dallas Police, led by Detective David Grubbs, seek information on the unidentified assailant.

A shooting at an Arlington recording studio left one man injured and two suspects hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an alleged drug-related confrontation.

A Fort Worth high school basketball game highlighted the local fight against gun violence, remembering a former player killed last month and promoting a message of peace.

A person was shot during a carjacking in Dallas, where two suspects fled with the victim's car, which was later recovered; the victim is in critical condition.

Fort Worth Animal Shelters introduce "Pause for Paws," a new initiative closing each shelter one day a week for better animal care and facility maintenance, starting February 6.

The Tarrant County DA's office praised the Everman and Arlington Police Departments for their role in a recent conviction, with details of the crime and trial still undisclosed.

Dallas invites developers to tour a site for potential supportive housing for the homeless, with RSVPs for February 1 and 9 tours due via email, and inquiries directed to Assistant Housing Director Darwin Wade or [email protected].

Dallas is forecasted to experience a wet and windy weekend with showers and strong winds, followed by clearer, sunny weather and rising temperatures into the mid-60s during the upcoming week.