A Richardson ISD student was left permanently paralyzed after a shooting in a Richardson Waffle House parking lot, local TV reports. Details remain limited.

A motorcyclist died Wednesday after a collision with a Dodge truck on northbound Loop 12; deputies diverted traffic at Northwest Highway.

Dallas ISD is considering eliminating pre‑K tuition districtwide, with trustees set to weigh the measure March 26, 2026. Leaders say it could remove cost barriers and stabilize enrollment.

A Hawaiian-style shrimp chain will open its first Dallas shop in Oak Lawn this July. Expect shrimp plates, Coco Tacos and scratch-made sauces.

A pre-dawn blaze on 8th Avenue in south Fort Worth destroyed five cars and damaged two homes. No injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting seven people.

Dallas Police are investigating a security incident in the 8600 block of North Central Expressway; expect congestion near North Central and Northwest Highway. Updates are pending.

Kilmac’s opened March 25 in Oak Cliff, converting a garage into a cocktail‑forward backyard with an Airstream and $19 New York‑style pizzas.

Champion Women filed a Title IX complaint alleging TCU shortchanges women's teams in scholarships, recruiting and roster spots. The university says it is aware of the filing.

DART President Nadine Lee told the board she will step down and won’t seek a contract renewal. Her departure comes amid months of disputes over funding and withdrawal votes.

A switch to precinct‑only voting produced long lines and confusion in Williamson County. Commissioners pressed party chairs at a workshop as leaders pledged fixes ahead of the May runoff.

Cedar Hill police warn of a jury‑duty phone scam that pressures victims to pay over the phone. Officials say hang up and verify with the municipal court.

CBD Provisions reopened at The Joule with a refreshed dining room, new chef and a menu tailored to downtown residents. The relaunch reflects a shift toward more housing and local diners.

A full-scale drill at Fort Worth Central Station on April 15 will rehearse an IED response and test regional transit coordination ahead of World Cup matches.