Ferris officials and the American Humane Society removed 75 animals from two Dallas County properties after crews found animals in need of urgent care. Officials say veterinary screening and longer-term placements are underway.

An 81-year-old Kemp man was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and given two life terms by a Henderson County jury. Prosecutors say the abuse occurred in 2025.

Super Duper Cookie Co., the disco‑themed SMU‑area bakery that employed adults with disabilities, will close May 1 after two years; the owner cites unsustainable economics.

Benbrook police found two people shot at a home on Plantation Drive; both were taken to Harris Methodist Hospital and later died, the medical examiner identified the victims. Investigators have not released a suspect or motive.

DataBank landed a $2B construction loan to build AI‑ready data halls at Red Oak, betting Dallas will be a hub for in‑metro inference capacity.

Brandon Aubrey agreed to a four-year, $28M extension with the Cowboys that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker and secures Dallas a rare long‑range weapon. The deal includes about $20M guaranteed.

Clear Monday morning gives way to showers late tonight and likely storms Tuesday. Expect a soggy commute and pockets of heavier rain.

A South Dallas nonprofit helped a formerly incarcerated man land a corporate job with benefits. Leaders say that hands-on, place-based model could be scaled to help thousands.

A former Northwest ISD art teacher was federally indicted on two counts of receipt and possession of child pornography; the district says no students are involved.

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi pilot to Dallas and Houston, opening limited, geofenced rides as regulators and competitors watch closely. The move follows Austin and Bay Area tests.

Fort Worth's council suspended DEI programs to protect roughly $277.1M in federal grants, replacing them with a small-business plan that drew protests and raised legal questions.

A 32-year-old woman, identified as Kiara Lewis, died after a car struck multiple people in a parking-lot disturbance on East Trinity Mills Road, Dallas police say. Officials ask witnesses to contact investigators.

Dallas and Arlington have different scooter rules for World Cup visitors — differences cover sidewalks, curfews and speed limits that could lead to fines.