A Motley Fool ranking put McKinney at No. 1 for affordability, but high median incomes and near‑$480K typical home values have locals and officials debating who actually benefits. City leaders are rolling out targeted programs to help low‑income households.

City Park tennis courts closure extends to January 2026 for safety measures and final renovation touches, as announced by Lake Dallas Police Department.

Sergeant Alan Works of the DFW Airport Department of Public Safety has passed away due to medical issues, with tributes acknowledging his dedication to law enforcement.

A confrontation in a West Dallas 7‑Eleven parking lot left one person dead early Sunday; homicide detectives are reviewing footage and the security guard was detained.

Mora Namdar, an attorney from Dallas, has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, focusing on visa and passport policies and the safety of Americans abroad.

Ranchers say PFAS‑tainted biosolids have left soil, water and livestock unsafe in Johnson County as tests, company studies and federal risk work collide. Lawsuits and policy fights are underway.

Arlington boosts leaf collection efforts and reminds residents to keep yard waste separate from recycling, with additional routes from Republic Services to manage seasonal debris.

A sign and a drainage filing suggest a Texas Longhorn Breeders museum is planned for a lot in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with a 2026 date on the mockup.

Todd Interests has sold its stake in Dallas's East Quarter district to J.P. Morgan Asset Management, continuing the area's redevelopment involving residential and commercial spaces.

JPS Health Network is set to begin building a central utility plant part of a $2.5 billion expansion, after Tarrant County voters approved the project to enhance the hospital's sustainability and resilience.

Dallas experienced the second-warmest Christmas on record, resulting in large crowds enjoying outdoor activities at Klyde Warren Park in shorts and t-shirts.

Fort Worth leaders and police surprised a boy with a new bike and additional gifts after theft, while OKC community raised funds to gift bikes to Salvation Army Angel Tree children.

The Shops at Legacy North in Plano has been sold for $78 million, at about $321 per square foot, to ACH Legacy North Texas LLC, associated with Albanese Cormier Holdings.