Richardson will halt new short‑term rental registrations May 27–Aug. 25 to study neighborhood impacts and manage World Cup demand. Existing, compliant rentals can continue operating.

A Dallas firefighter was injured early Friday while fighting a house fire near Fair Park. The home's resident escaped and the Red Cross was notified.

Dashcam footage shows North Richland Hills officers using spike strips to halt a shoplifting-related chase; two Fort Worth residents were arrested and booked in Tarrant County.

Top Chef alum Jackson Kalb opens Ospi in the Dallas Design District Friday, bringing his California-style Italian menu to the former Meddlesome Moth space.

FBI Dallas warns violent “764” networks are grooming and coercing minors on social media and gaming apps; agents urge victims to preserve evidence and report tips to the FBI.

A soaking arrives late Thursday night and locks in for Friday; parts of Dallas south of I‑20 could pick up 1–3 inches. Weekend sunshine returns by Saturday.

A late-night exchange of gunfire between two vehicles in a West Dallas motel lot left one person dead and two injured, police say.

Korean Air paused rooster shipments after reporting traced birds from North Texas to Philippine derbies. Advocates say an airline policy change helps — but Congress and prosecutors must follow through.

Minnesota beat the Stars 4-2 at the American Airlines Center, leaving Dallas one loss from elimination and Game 6 set for Thursday night.

Cloudy start with spotty showers; heavy rain builds Thursday into Friday and could flood low‑lying areas. Plan for slower commutes during the wettest window.

Irving's municipal landlines were disrupted by a provider outage; officials say 911 is unaffected and residents should use irvingtx.gov for non‑urgent requests.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Dallas County Monday evening until 8 p.m. CDT; officials urged shelter as storms moved through the Metroplex.

The FAA placed DFW and Love Field under a ground stop after reporting an equipment outage; storm damage overnight complicated recovery and left travelers facing delays.