Amanda Crawford took office as Texas insurance commissioner amid soaring premiums and rejected claims. Advocates say tougher oversight is needed to fight a growing "insurance poverty."

Commerce police arrested Jamia Howell after officers say they found nine Molotov-style devices in her backpack near Centennial Park; the city is investigating a string of recent fires.

A 20‑year analysis finds a 10‑mile run of I‑45 through Houston the deadliest in the U.S.; officials are leaning on a multibillion‑dollar rebuild to change that.

A 48-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday in the 120 block of Bridges Street; a 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.

A motorcyclist was killed after a crash with a car on I-30 westbound near Forest Park Boulevard; Fort Worth police say investigators are on scene.

Three Lancaster ISD staff were arrested after an investigation found an inappropriate restraint at Pleasant Run Elementary. The district says it will cooperate as prosecutors review the case.

UNT and TWU are auditing thousands of courses this spring as state pressure and a viral classroom controversy push reviews of syllabi, deadlines and potential curriculum changes.

Dallas’ environmental panel voted to study data‑center impacts after presentations warned of heavy water and power demands. Staff will quantify usage and bring policy options to a planning session.

Regents approved funding for UTA West’s first building, clearing the way for a 51‑acre Walsh Ranch campus near Aledo that aims to welcome students in fall 2028.

Julio Chavez was sentenced to 45 years after prosecutors say he groomed a 12‑year‑old and collected explicit material. Federal authorities say investigators found hundreds of files on his phone.

An 18-year-old pleaded guilty and was given a 30-year sentence for the June 24, 2024 Claire Court shooting that killed Jesus Galarza, the Tarrant County DA said.

San Diego’s Manna Heaven is opening an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue in north Fort Worth, replacing Dublin’s Square. Tables will have mini grills and shabu options.

Shady's Burgers is opening a lakeside outpost at Hidden Cove Marina in Frisco later this spring, bringing its signature smash burgers to Lake Lewisville. The spot will be reachable by car and boat.