MP Materials is weighing Northlake for a roughly $1.2B magnet plant that would expand U.S. rare‑earth magnet production and prompt local incentive talks.

DFW led U.S. metros in 2024 with roughly 71,788 building permits approved. Despite the surge, Zillow says the region still faces about a 49,000‑unit shortfall.

The Collin County DA's Office hosted a Citizens Prosecutor Academy to educate locals on the legal process, focusing on capital murder cases and the decision-making behind pursuing the death penalty.

Five Dallas residents were arrested after a late‑night burglary at B&W Pawn in Mount Pleasant; investigators say one suspect had property from a second business.

Berkshire Hathaway has closed a $9.7B acquisition of Dallas-based OxyChem, which will stay under current leadership and continue to operate across North America and Latin America.

A Fort Worth man was struck by two vehicles at Ephriham Avenue and NW 24th; police say one car fled and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

John Howard Ore faces four arson charges after investigators tied three Denton blazes — including a fatal house fire — to footage and other evidence.

Keith Wheeler is sworn in as the judge of Rockwall County Court at Law #1, replacing Brian Williams. With over 40 years in law and a pledge to be fair, he'll serve until the year-end election.

North Texans face a surge in flu cases, including a new Super Flu variant. Health experts advise vaccinations and maintain hygiene to protect against it.

A driver died after a high-speed crash into a concrete pole and a car at a Plano dealership; witnesses extracted him, but he succumbed to his injuries.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office and other departments held a memorial service for fallen Officer Louis Martinez, which included a 21-gun salute and honors by the McKinney PD Honor Guard.

New military recruits were sworn in during the Armed Forces Bowl's halftime, led by NAS JRB Fort Worth's CO Captain Hufstetler, as spectators witnessed.

A south Fort Worth pursuit ended at Wichita and Seminary; police say a K‑9 bit the suspect, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.