A Tarrant County mother says a distracted driver killed her two children on I‑35. She’s sharing the family’s story during Distracted Driving Awareness Month as TxDOT rolls out statewide safety messaging.

A Dallas developer and investment fund are pitching a 30‑story mixed‑use tower on McKinney Avenue that would include apartments, offices, retail and mixed‑income homes in Uptown.

Cowboys will play at Rio’s Maracanã this fall. The Dallas Morning News reports the Baltimore Ravens are the likely Week 3 opponent.

A juvenile was fatally shot overnight in south Fort Worth; detectives are treating it as a drive-by and asking the public for tips.

Police investigated an active-shooter call at Dallas International School on April 1; officers said no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.

New research shows Dallas faces a shortfall of roughly 46,000 affordable rental units; City Council will review the findings and consider zoning and funding moves this week.

A Burleson volunteer baseball coach was arrested in Keene and faces aggravated sexual assault charges after a child reported abuse, prompting parents to demand answers.

Cloudy and muggy with highs in the mid‑80s. Gusty southerly winds today; thunderstorms likely after 10 p.m. and heavier rain possible Friday–Saturday.

Gatik says it has about 10 driverless delivery trucks now and is expanding tests from Fort Worth’s Alliance hub, with plans to scale to dozens more soon. The company and state task forces emphasize independent safety checks as the rollout grows.

Westwood filed a prospectus naming the Texas Stock Exchange as the planned primary listing for a new energy ETF, PWRX. The filing marks the first public primary listing commitment for the Dallas‑based exchange.

Pillar Commercial and Ascent Real Estate Advisors purchased Rambler Park, a 311K-square-foot, 14-story office tower in North Dallas from Equus. The deal, financed through First Bank, adds another healthcare-anchored asset to their DFW portfolio.

Alamo Manhattan and Cawley Partners want to tear down a 27,000‑sq‑ft Uptown office to build a six‑story, 148‑room hotel pegged at just over $50 million.

Barnes & Noble filed to open a 20,000-square-foot bookstore with a café at Montgomery Plaza in Fort Worth, with interior work slated this summer.