New local data show about half of Tarrant County kindergartners are entering school ready, with steep differences between districts. Leaders point to pre‑K access and a state task force as levers for change.

A Collin County judge upheld a nearly $3.2M award to a Plano student after viral 2021 accusations. The civil verdict follows a trial that found the accusers liable for intentional emotional harm.

Carrollton will ask voters on May 2, 2026, to decide a mayoral race, three at‑large council seats and a roughly $235 million bond package; early voting runs in late April.

Lewisville ISD trustees will consider about $112.5M in guaranteed maximum prices covering Killough’s overhaul, elementary maintenance and two high‑school locker‑room projects.

A Johnson County jury gave Shelby Ann Stotts a 20-year sentence after she pleaded guilty in the 2001 roadside death of a newborn known as “Angel Baby Doe.” Genetic genealogy and new DNA work ultimately led investigators to her.

A Dallas-led fugitive sweep captured 17‑year‑old Kamarian White in Mesquite. Authorities say he was wanted on multiple aggravated-robbery warrants and flagged in a homicide probe.

Surveillance video appears to link burglaries at Tacos Juancho and Tomateros Seafood. Owners are tallying damage while police investigate.

H-E-B purchased about 91 acres near I‑20 and F.M. 148 in Terrell, adding to a string of North Texas land buys. The company has not announced plans for the site.

A new indoor golf and social club has opened on North Central Expressway with simulator bays, an arcade and a full kitchen and bar. The venue is in soft opening with a grand-opening weekend planned for late February.

Eight dogs were killed after a camper fire at a temporary Dallas encampment on Feb. 5. Dallas Fire-Rescue says the occupant was uninjured and investigators are probing the cause.

Chicago-based 3L Real Estate will convert the former Oncor tower at 115 W. 7th St. into about 330 apartments, adding new housing to downtown Fort Worth.

Activist Elliott trimmed its direct Southwest stake to roughly 9% while retaining about 10.7% economic exposure via swaps and options, according to a new SEC filing.

City Manager Don Magner told council Richardson has lost roughly $21M in new revenue since the state cap and that the city may face a budget shortfall without new revenue or cuts.