Multiple suspicious fires broke out inside the long‑vacant J.L. Carter Junior High in Arlington early Wednesday. Fire crews declared a three‑alarm response and arson investigators are on scene.

Wylie Police invites residents to a Citizen Police Academy to learn about law enforcement. Classes run from Feb 26 to May 8, 2026, for applicants 18+, passing a background check. Details are on their website and via Brigitte Sierra's email.

A man has received a 15-year sentence for an intoxication manslaughter incident in 2023 that led to a pedestrian's death, after an investigation by White Settlement Police.

The Frisco Fire Department has announced a planned prescribed burn at Frisco Commons Park on January 13th, which is essential for maintaining the park's ecosystem.

Two Denton men were sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to meth trafficking, prosecutors said.

TGI Fridays rolled out a "1-2-3 Strategic Vision" targeting 1,000+ restaurants and $2B in revenue by 2030 after a 2024 Chapter 11 restructuring. The plan leans on franchise growth and new formats.

Michael Lee received dual life sentences for indecency with a child after persuading a teenager to meet and assaulting her, with his prior misconduct also exposed.

Flower Mound plans a roughly $50 million performing arts center at the River Walk on a 3.67-acre town-owned site, with pre-design work and public workshops underway.

Frisco celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy with Frisco Unity Day, including live music and a food drive, on January 17 at the Purefoy Municipal Center.

Frisco ISD put all campuses on secure status after emailed threats. Police say the messages appear non‑credible while officers and SROs check campuses.

Wilkinson Middle School celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by thanking local police with cards, banners, and shows of support, strengthening community bonds.

The Mesquite Main Library reopened after a power outage, with updates shared via the city's social media. Operations resumed normally following the brief closure.

A single-vehicle crash in the 8200 block of Clark Road in Southwest Dallas early Sunday left one person dead after the car struck a utility pole and caught fire.