Arlington's 23rd annual Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest invites students in grades 3-6 to write about wildlife, with prizes including a $100 savings account.

Texas tax preparer Tony Floyd pleaded guilty to a $2.6 million tax fraud scheme as his trial began. He filed 400 false returns to illegally obtain refunds.

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, with ties to North Texas, will pilot the Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar orbit in over 50 years, and become the first Black man to orbit the moon.

The MLB All-Star week is happening in Arlington from July 12-16, featuring the All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and a range of events at the All-Star Village and Youth Academy.

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax may receive a severance of $423,246 upon resigning, with concerns about continued equity efforts and transparency in his succession.

Josiah Perez received a 30-year sentence for shooting at police officers in Sachse, with Officer Bable sustaining injuries and Sergeant Merryman exchanging gunfire, subduing Perez.

The TXDOT's I-30/SH 360 Interchange Project in Arlington causes nightly closures for painting operations, leading to detours and potential delays for drivers.

The Plano Police Department reports the safe return of Gregory Adkins, a missing 50-year-old man with memory loss, thanks to another agency's efforts.

Traffic was halted in Denton due to a gas leak, with emergency crews responding and shutting down the I-35 exit. The situation was resolved by evening, but there were extended traffic disruptions.

A power line collapse disrupted traffic at a Mansfield, Texas, intersection, with local police and utility Oncor responding. The road reopened later that evening.

Police responded to a disturbance in the 3200 block of Vista Lake Circle, detaining one individual and assuring the safety of a family and the neighborhood. Further details are pending as the situation remains under investigation.

Midlothian Police Department warns of a scam involving faux fundraisers selling candy, where scammers use mobile card readers to charge victims extra amounts. They advise paying cash and being cautious during transactions.

The Allen Public Library has scheduled a series of events for families and kids of various age groups during spring break, including crafting, a look at library science, educational activities, and live entertainment.