A head-on collision on FM 121 between Tioga and Gunter killed one person and injured four. Two victims were airlifted and the highway was closed for hours.

An initial Phase I of Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is now adopted, mapping thousands of projects and a nearly $174B price tag. Phase II and more public comment are coming.

A Union Pacific freight train struck a FedEx delivery truck north of Itasca on Thursday; two people were taken to hospitals in critical condition and investigators are on scene.

A Dallas lab and its investors will pay $24M to resolve DOJ allegations that unnecessary respiratory panels were billed to Medicare during COVID screenings at senior homes.

A family-owned New Orleans–style cafe has opened in downtown McKinney, serving house-roasted beans and made-to-order beignets three for $6. The shop grew from a 2025 mobile concept.

Semiannual filings show Dallas council members expensed steaks, subs and coffees to officeholder accounts.

Modern Market Eatery quietly closed its Park Village spot on June 10, leaving the Southlake storefront vacant and customers surprised. The chain still lists a couple of North Texas locations.

Heat Advisory for Dallas on July 23: highs near 99°F and heat index up to 109°F. Cooling centers and safety tips are available.

A 75‑acre, immersive holiday walk‑through called Saint Nicks Ranch is being built near Fort Worth, promising custom‑designed lights, live moments and a big crowd capacity. Organizers target the 2027 season.

Two teens are accused of luring an 18‑year‑old to an East Fort Worth apartment and fatally shooting him. One suspect was on bond and wearing a GPS ankle monitor, police say.

A new Dallas Morning News analysis maps OpenAI/UPenn exposure scores onto DFW jobs; customer service ranks high while fast-food — the region’s largest employer — shows low exposure.

An armed person allegedly set a house on fire on Delaware Avenue and remains barricaded inside while Dallas Fire-Rescue protects nearby homes. Police have not yet released the suspect’s identity.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens its first Texas location in Plano this Friday with a ribbon-cutting, BOGO deals and giveaways.