A former Fort Worth officer pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a Sept. 2024 off‑duty shooting; a Tarrant County jury will now decide his punishment.

Dumpling Queen quietly opened in Flower Mound over Memorial Day and immediately sold out much of its first service. The family-run spot focuses on handmade dumplings and hand-pulled noodles.

Light rain and muggy conditions Wednesday morning in Dallas with spotty showers and highs near 82°F.

Three people were killed and a fourth wounded at a short‑term rental party in Dallas; police say upstairs gunfire struck people downstairs and detectives are investigating.

A European-style all-day café from Stella's owner has opened on Grapevine's Main Street, serving pastries, panini and an evening aperitivo program.

A very young child accessed a firearm in a Ferris home and killed another child; an adult was arrested and criminal charges are pending.

A high-speed collision at Mockingbird and Harry Hines sent three people to the hospital, one in critical condition, after both vehicles were driven under a bridge. Authorities detained the driver after on-scene sobriety checks.

A late-night confrontation on Mansfield Highway left a driver critically wounded; police are investigating a possible road‑rage shooting.

David Lomelí will return to The Dallas Opera as general director on June 1. His appointment lands as the company rides strong fundraising and award-winning programs.

A new Indo‑Chinese spot, The Monk's Indian Fusion, opened May 15 in Allen with noodles, biryanis and tandoor plates on its menu. The eatery lists its Allen address and menu online.

Belal Kattan's Bazaar will take over the Statler Hotel for a 14-night tasting residency in June, seating 22 with $135 five-to-seven-course menus.

Denton adopted a Vision Zero plan and approved SS4A funding steps that could unlock nearly $12.72M for upgrades on high‑injury corridors. The move follows similar safety pushes in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Hooker Ranch says a lightning strike killed five of its rescue horses in Winnsboro this week. The nonprofit thanked neighbors who donated equipment and vowed to continue its work.