Dozens gathered at Arlington City Hall to press for the release of Ya'akub Ira Vijandre, a DACA recipient detained by ICE; lawyers say his case raises First Amendment questions.

The RNC and President Trump are weighing Dallas for an unprecedented midterm convention that would thrust Texas’ high‑stakes Senate fight into the national spotlight.

H‑E‑B bought roughly 25 acres in Royse City and says site work will begin this summer, with the new store expected to open in 2028. The move fits into a wider North Texas expansion.

A proposed $16B, 5.2GW gas-fired plant was announced for Anderson County as part of a U.S.–Japan investment package, but the site and timeline remain uncertain.

Mustang Momo & Grill opened Jan. 30 in McKinney, offering handcrafted momos, Mustang chicken and a Texas‑hybrid Himalayan menu.

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.