A Denton jury gave 25-year-old Jordan Hagen 40 years behind bars and 10 years probation after convicting him on child-sex and trafficking charges tied to a 2024 rescue.

A severe thunderstorm watch covers North Texas Friday night into early Saturday; Frisco warns of hail and damaging winds. Stay weather-aware overnight.

Two students at North Crowley’s ninth‑grade campus were burned after hot water was poured on them; the district is investigating.

Plano ISD projects a roughly $44 million gap for 2026–27 as enrollment falls and recapture payments rise. Trustees will review cuts and options ahead of a June budget vote.

Five people were slashed at a gang-linked gathering in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside; a 31-year-old woman faces aggravated-assault charges.

Stoner's Pizza Joint filed paperwork for a 1,176‑sq‑ft storefront at 2830 W. 15th St in Plano, with construction projected June 1–Aug. 1. The move is part of a larger DFW expansion.

A Haltom High band teacher surrendered to police and was booked on a charge of an improper relationship with a student; Birdville ISD says he resigned in April.

Tolls across Dallas‑Fort Worth vary wildly by lane and time of day. Here’s how NTTA, TEXpress pricing and ZipCash billing work — and how to avoid surprise fees.

Public filings show Lite‑On is weighing a $300M manufacturing and HQ buildout in McKinney that could bring about 500 jobs. Local and state filings show incentive negotiations are underway.

Carrollton has issued a boil-water notice for a small commercial/industrial area after a booster-station malfunction; pressure was restored but samples must clear first.

A late-night stabbing at Good Vibes Bar & Grill left four people hospitalized; police shot and later pronounced the suspect dead, officials say.

A man was killed early Wednesday near the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. Police say the shooter fled and homicide detectives are investigating.

A SmartAsset study finds geoscientists and pilots among Texas's biggest pay winners while editors and home‑health aides earn far less after price adjustments.