A Mercury Insurance analysis ranks the I‑35W Tollway in Tarrant County as the biggest national spike in people involved in fatal crashes; officials are boosting enforcement and studying fixes.

Fort Worth has revised its irrigation ordinance to enforce water usage rules more strictly, imposing fines and the potential for water service lock-offs for repeat offenders.

Arlington, Texas, is paying tribute to its first Black mayor, Elzie Odom, following his death at 96, by flying flags at half-staff and dimming city monuments.

A late-night shooting in southeast Dallas left one person dead on Alcorn Avenue; police processed the scene and are investigating.

The White Settlement Fire Department has started the Big Hearts Coat Drive with the Tarrant County Fire & Arson Investigators to collect coats for the needy for winter.

A woman, Aya Knox, died after being hit and pinned by a vehicle in Downtown Dallas; the driver remained on-site and is cooperating with the investigation.

A 25-year-old was arrested after a Bank of America robbery in Bedford; police say he fled on a bicycle and was caught within hours.

The Gene Carey Animal Shelter held a "Pet Photos with Santa" event, offered free adoptions for large dogs until November end, and invited the public for festive pet photos and adoption consideration.

An mRNA vaccine developed by the Houston Zoo and Baylor College of Medicine appears to help elephants fight a deadly herpesvirus, with early successes at Cincinnati and other U.S. zoos. If trials hold up, the shot could cut juvenile elephant deaths worldwide.

Fort Worth opens Palladium Oak Grove, an affordable housing complex for those earning 30%-80% of median income, costing $58.4 million and featuring various unit sizes.

Jetmira Ademaj received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Court Clerk’s Association for her dedication and impact on court services, notably the Arlington Municipal Court's Community Court pilot program.

A concrete truck overturned on S Burleson Blvd, causing severe traffic delays. Eventually, the road was cleared with no injuries, as reported by Burleson PD on social media.

The $80M John Lewis Social Justice Academy opened in Oak Cliff with a star-studded dedication and a focus on civic education and student leadership.