A DEA-led raid in Abilene led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of roughly 30 kilograms of meth, thousands of pills, codeine syrup, marijuana and firearms. Authorities say the case grew from a months-long investigation.

A new pro‑bono appeal team has filed motions asking a Collin County judge to be removed and seeking a retrial, saying procedural errors tainted the June verdict.

A 19-story AC Hotel and Moxy are set to open in Uptown Dallas this September, bringing 264 rooms, new dining and an eighth-floor terrace to McKinney Avenue.

A 27-year-old man, Jeremy Walker, fell from a moving vehicle on Pinyon Tree Road and died days later. Dallas police have opened a homicide investigation.

Dallas County says DFW wastewater tests have picked up low-level signals of norovirus and measles; officials emphasize hydration and basic hygiene as surveillance continues.

S2 Industrial has acquired the Point 820 campus in east Fort Worth and will rebrand it Panther City Industrial Park. The buyer plans interior upgrades and a leasing push.

Abby's Bagels is opening a second Dallas location in Uptown in late July, bringing its popular lox, pastrami sandwiches and Devoción coffee to McKinney Avenue.

Three Romanian nationals received 20–30 year prison terms after prosecutors say their Dallas skimming ring stole card data from nearly 800 North Texas shoppers.

An off‑duty North Texas firefighter dove into the water at Alvarado Park Lake and pulled three children from under a capsized boat, reviving two before medics arrived. Authorities praised the quick rescue.

Dallas police and fire crews removed more than 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks in two July 4 operations, issuing multiple citations as investigations continue.

Inspections in mid‑June forced Wulf Burger to close until hot water was restored and briefly suspended Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea for lacking a certified food manager.

Federal prosecutors charged a man after he allegedly flew an unregistered DJI Mini 4 over Dallas Stadium during a World Cup match. Officials say dozens of drones have been seized and warn operators will be prosecuted.

Klyde Warren Park will host Dallas’ official July 4 celebration this Saturday with live music, food trucks and a skyline fireworks finale.