Jason Garrett’s Caffe Lucca opened with a star-studded cocktail party that included Dak Prescott and several former Cowboys. The Sicilian-leaning menu and Travis Street location add a high-profile draw near the Katy Trail.

A child died after a vehicle slammed into a wall on North Central Expressway late Saturday; police say the crash is under investigation.

March inspections in Tarrant County flagged rodent droppings, roaches and plumbing failures at several eateries; many operators corrected problems and reopened.

UNT police say a reported sexual assault occurred inside Joe Greene Hall on March 12. Investigators released a suspect description and urged students to report tips.

A Texas Tribune investigation republished by CBS Austin finds county jails are missing statutory release windows, keeping people jailed longer and prompting costly settlements.

A Stephenville family says their 9-year-old died after a social-media challenge. Pediatricians warn viral dares can be deadly and urge parents to act.

Mexican Bar Company will open a lakeside Allen location at Sloan Corners this summer, offering ceviche, street tacos and a patio by a two‑acre pond.

A $142M, three-year overhaul of I-35W frontage roads and the Sylvania Avenue bridge will start later this year, forcing detours and long closures near downtown Fort Worth.

Garland ended its contract with MD Health Pathways on Feb. 17, 2026 after months of pushback over an opt‑out utility‑bill fee and modest pilot use. The city canceled a planned May special election as officials weigh other options.

Dallas police arrested a woman after a Tuesday night hit-and-run that killed a man; officers say she parked at a nearby bank before leaving the scene.

BEA data show Texas' outdoor recreation economy generated $59.4B in 2024, led by boating, RVing and tourism. The totals underline parks, marinas and campgrounds as economic drivers.

Jeremy Beachy, 47, was convicted on five counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 40 years, the Tarrant County DA’s office said.

A Dallas Business Journal analysis of Intercontinental Exchange data put Highland Park’s 75205 back atop DFW’s luxury ZIP rankings for the fourth quarter.