A police chase in Fort Worth's Stockyards ended early Saturday when a fleeing car crashed into a utility pole, killing a passenger and critically injuring the driver.

Key dates for the Rockwall County March 2026 Primary Elections announced including voter registration by February 2 and early voting from February 17-27. Mail-in ballots are due by Election Day.

Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall addressed New Year's Eve traffic issues, emphasizing the need for better planning and coordination to ensure public safety and emergency vehicle access. She plans to work with various entities to improve strategies.

Telvista plans to shut its Dallas call center and lay off about 110 employees, according to a state WARN filing. The closure is scheduled for Feb. 28, 2026, and the company says it intends to offer severance.

Two people were shot Friday at the East Lancaster bus transfer station in Fort Worth; both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Three men in North Texas were arrested for a gift card cloning scam, potentially defrauding $14 million by targeting stores daily over several months.

A New Year’s Day shooting in Odessa left one man dead and a woman hospitalized; a suspect was arrested in Arlington and faces murder, weapons and drug charges.

People in Dallas used highways as illegal parking lots to watch New Year's Eve fireworks, causing traffic and safety concerns, despite police warnings against such actions. No major incidents were reported.

A woman shot her ex-boyfriend at Fort Worth's Lake Como Park on December 31, 2025, after an altercation, resulting in his death. Police are investigating.

New Year's Day altered the city's trash schedule, shifting collection days following the holiday. Residents were informed to adjust their disposal plans accordingly.

New York Sub, the Park Cities sandwich spot across from SMU, will close at the end of February after lease talks failed; owners are seeking a buyer or new location.

Arlington Public Library's Adult Education Information Session is on January 7, offering free classes for Tarrant County residents in ESL, GED prep, and career training.

Haslet and Fort Worth crews knocked down a fast-moving brush fire Thursday; the blaze was contained quickly and no major damage was reported.