A person was killed Tuesday night near Maryland Ave and Corning Ave in South Oak Cliff; police confirmed the fatality but offered few details.

A former Brazos County juvenile probation officer was sentenced to 190 months after traveling to Wylie to meet what he believed was an 11‑year‑old arranged on the dark web.

A 490‑unit North Dallas complex tied to Blackstone is on the July foreclosure list after a roughly $90M loan was flagged, putting 75 West at 7927 Forest Lane up for auction. Local rent trends and county records add context to the sale.

A Baker Tilly audit found weak contract controls, missing records and payment problems in Dallas’ merged Transportation and Public Works department.

A shooting in the GM Arlington plant parking lot left a 24-year-old hospitalized; police say the shooter called 911 and surrendered. Investigators have the suspect in custody and charges are pending.

A woman died July 5 after a Maserati took a curve too fast and struck her on Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie. Police say the driver is cooperating and the investigation remains open.

A growing network of Flock license‑plate cameras is scanning cars across Dallas‑Fort Worth. Here’s what they record, who can access the data and how long it’s kept.

A man was seriously wounded Sunday night in a shooting at a south Fort Worth mobile home park. Police responded to the 5400 block of Rita Kay Lane and are investigating.

Plaza at Spring Creek will add about 290,000 sq ft of retail, a hotel‑and‑apartment tower and several restaurants making North Texas debuts. Construction is underway with a 2027 target.

Better Block is launching 90-day traffic-calming pilots at neighborhood intersections after a Vermont and Ewing demo cut speeds and boosted stop compliance.

Lightning and severe storms paused entry to Fair Park’s FIFA Fan Festival; fans inside were told to shelter while organizers monitor conditions.

Highs near 99°F Sunday with a 30–40% chance of late-afternoon storms and heat index up to 103°F. Watch for gusty winds.

Captain Jamie Benn will stay in Dallas on a one-year, team-friendly deal. The signing keeps veteran leadership intact as the Stars juggle a tight salary cap.