A McKinney man was sentenced to life without parole after Frisco detectives reopened a 2017 cold-case shooting and evidence tied him to the fatal shooting.

Frisco’s planning commission backed a zoning change that would keep new smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from homes, schools and churches. The measure now moves to City Council.

A Fort Worth jury acquitted Ahmad Peterson-Adeyanju of assaulting a detention officer after a June 2023 jail scuffle. Separate charges tied to alleged threats against TCU remain pending.

Mesquite ISD will cut $24M from its 2026–27 budget, including instructional and support roles, citing falling enrollment and rising costs. Officials say fewer students and high payroll forced the move.

Santa joined Denton County Emergency Services for the Fire Truck Santa event, visiting Bartonville neighborhoods on December 15th to spread holiday cheer. Residents could track his route and were encouraged to host block parties.

The City of Godley Fire Department and a neighbor swiftly responded to a house fire on Alabama Street, preventing a catastrophe and highlighting community vigilance.

Fort Worth unveiled the "Hands of Unity" mural created by I.M. Terrell Academy students in collaboration with the city's Graffiti Abatement and Palette Programs.

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is examining a replat application for Lot 1, Block A, Haveron Addition to create two parcels. Meeting is January 20th, 2026. Public participation is encouraged.

A Tarrant County judge signed a death warrant setting Edward Busby's execution for May 14, 2026 in the 2004 killing of retired TCU professor Laura Lee Crane.

Federal prosecutors say members of a Houston "jugging" crew followed an ATM technician across North Texas and were sentenced after a July heist that took roughly a quarter‑million dollars. The convictions target a group authorities call the Hiram Clarke Money Team.

DPA members voted Monday to remove Jaime Castro and elect Sean Pease while a grand‑jury review and internal probe continue into a March fatal crash.

A 17-year-old named Jesus Trujillo was arrested for stabbing a woman in Old East Dallas; he's charged with aggravated assault and held on $250,000 bond.

The Mesquite Police Department thanked the MCPAAA for their volunteer work and donation to the Santa Cop Program during their annual awards banquet. Officer Rodriguez was named Officer of the Year.