Dallas police shot a suspect in southern Dallas on Saturday; no officers were injured and investigators are continuing to process the scene.

A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday on I‑35W near East Belknap in Fort Worth. Police say the rider was thrown and investigators closed lanes while they probe the scene.

Dallas’ Opioid Response Team made thousands of post‑overdose outreach attempts in 2025 and increased contacts, even as suspected overdose calls rose. Leaders say each contact can be lifesaving.

Congo Brands told state officials it will cut about 31 more jobs at its Lewisville operation, adding to roughly 155 layoffs announced late last year. The move raises new legal and community questions in North Texas.

Zaxby's is planning a TCU-area location at 3051 S. University Drive in the former Bahn Shop. Permits have been filed but visible renovation work has not started.

Several sculptures outside the Museum of Biblical Art were smashed in a midday attack and a man is jailed on felony criminal mischief and resisting-arrest charges. Police estimate losses above $300,000 as investigators examine the scene.

Chief Barton addressed public safety concerns at a Coppell Chamber of Commerce luncheon, emphasizing collaboration between local businesses and law enforcement.

I-30 in Dallas will be closed this weekend for construction, affecting eastbound and westbound lanes. Detours will route traffic via SH 366 and other closures are planned for later in the month.

Texas Rangers and Delaware North host a job fair on February 7 to fill seasonal positions at Globe Life Field.

State inspectors cleared Dallas County Jail after a three-day review; county officials hail the result while past violations keep scrutiny high.

State regulators say Plano’s Wellness Education Center falsified records and faces about $200,000 in penalties after its license was revoked. The action also suspended three licenses and includes a lifetime ban for the owner.

Frisco closed 181 homes in December 2025, slipping from a year earlier as mid-price listings drove most sales and local brokers trimmed asking prices.

Duncanville PD welcomed Officer Escudero in a swearing-in ceremony, emphasizing service, sacrifice, and leadership expectations for a distinguished law enforcement career.