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Packs of feral hogs have been tearing up yards in Mesquite’s Falcons Lair and neighbors say the city lacks the tools to trap them. Residents are reporting sightings and urging action.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A six-vehicle crash on I-35W at the I-20 interchange late Sunday left one person dead and snarled the highway for hours.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The 2025 Dallas County CHNA exposes a more-than-17-year life‑expectancy gap, falling kindergarten MMR rates and a high HIV burden concentrated in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Sports in ...
Cooper Flagg's rookie run ended when he left the Mavericks' season finale with a sprained left ankle. The 19-year-old had closed the year with multiple huge scoring nights.
Retail & Industry in ...
Trader Joe’s added 18 new "Opening Soon" listings and McKinney is on the list. State filings show a 13,303‑sq‑ft remodel planned at 8101 Eldorado Parkway.
The Dallas Wings signed 2025 co‑Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith to a three‑year max contract as the team heads into Monday's draft.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ken Paxton has demanded DEI policies and records from UNT after an undercover video showed a social-work staffer describing ADEI instruction. The AG is seeking documents and explanations.
Parks & Nature in ...
Gov. Abbott cut the ribbon Friday on Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, opening 4,871 acres of Cross Timbers hills, trails and Tucker Lake to the public.
Food & Drinks in ...
Kesar Creamery brings saffron, gulab jamun and falooda to Frisco with Indian‑inspired scoops and kulfi sticks. Scoops start around $5 and pints about $12.
A Cafe Zupas has opened at 4004 W. University Drive in McKinney, serving protein bowls, soups, sandwiches and offering a drive‑thru, delivery and catering.
A March 29–April 4 roundup of inspection reports found rodent droppings, low scores and a temporary closure at several Tarrant County food outlets. Scores ranged into the 70s for some businesses.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Arlington Mayor Jim Ross says the city is finalizing a lease extension that could keep the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium in Arlington through 2055.
DSV will end operations at its Wilmer warehouse and lay off 391 workers, according to a WARN filing. The notice says another operator may take over and offer jobs to many impacted staff.
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