Lewisville opens candidate filing for the May general election to fill City Council Places 1 and 3; contenders must now gather signatures due to a new City Charter Amendment.

Tarrant County College will launch a Bachelor of Applied Science in early childhood education in fall 2026 to help expand the local teacher pipeline.

The Mesquite Police Department reported that pedestrians are involved in 1% of Texas traffic crashes but account for 19% of fatalities, urging road safety vigilance.

A Tarrant County man was sentenced to 30 years after a motel search reportedly turned up meth, fentanyl, cocaine and a firearm. Prosecutors say the DA's narcotics unit handled the case.

Councilman Andre Byrd of DeSoto, Texas hosts an orientation for Leadership Southwest, assuming the role of President/Chair for the Class of 2026, indicative of his regional influence and dedication to community service.

A Decatur ISD committee recommended a $137M bond to replace McCarroll Middle School and fund districtwide upgrades.

Pho Dangki Fusion has closed its Richardson restaurant after rebranding to a pho-focused menu. Local listings and delivery pages now show the location closed.

Arlington plans a $15.2 million street maintenance project starting FY 2026, funded primarily by a sales tax, improving roads based on their condition index.

A child in Fort Worth was shot after reportedly accessing a gun safe; police say the child is stable and detectives are investigating.

Northwest ISD finalized new attendance boundaries for 2026-27 that create zones for two new campuses opening in August 2026. Limited grandfathering will allow some rising 5th-, 7th- and 8th-graders to stay at their current schools.

A downed power line blocked I-35W near Burleson on Friday morning, shutting both directions and snarling the commute. Crews were on scene removing the hazard.

Arlington offers warming centers and shelters due to freezing temperatures, with facilities like The Salvation Army and First United Methodist Church accommodating residents and providing meals.

District 4's community breakfast was canceled due to bad weather, prioritizing attendee safety. Councilmember Johnson's office will announce a new date.