A Dallas police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop on northbound US 67. Multiple vehicles were damaged and lanes were closed as investigators worked the scene.

Dallas climbs to about 101°F Thursday with a heat index near 104°F; gusty south winds and limited overnight relief. City cooling centers are available and rain chances return late Saturday.

Tarrant County inspections found roaches, fruit flies and unsafe food temperatures at several eateries, with failing scores for Italian Crust and Noodle Works. Some problems were fixed on reinspection.

The Dallas Fed published a Fort Worth–only economic indicator this week showing job gains, steady unemployment and a manufacturing-heavy job mix that sets Cowtown apart.

Ranchman’s by Marty B has reopened in Ponder, keeping the oak‑paneled dining room and signature chicken‑fried steaks while adding a saloon, big patio and live music stage.

Two Dallas officers were injured when a suspected impaired driver struck their patrol vehicle at Abrams and Royal; the driver has been arrested and faces charges.

Canada’s D‑Spot Dessert Café is opening its first U.S. cafe in Carrollton, bringing towering milkshakes, Belgian waffles and late-night hours to Hebron Parkway.

A coordinated Homeland Security Task Force in Texas secured five federal sentences totaling 903 months and seized thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills and nearly $92K.

Detectives say reporting an alleged affair at Prosper PD led to a wave of personnel moves and six demotions. The claims have sparked accusations of retaliation and questions about oversight.

At a Dallas food pantry, James Talarico said cutting everyday costs is his path to beating Ken Paxton as polls show the race tightening. He plans to press the message across North Texas while Republicans bring a high-profile convention to Dallas.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a late-night Pleasant Grove crash that sent two children to a local hospital. Police say the driver faces DWI charges while detectives investigate.

Federal prosecutors tied a Fort Worth man to 244 kilograms of 100%‑pure meth; he drew a 480‑month sentence after a November high‑speed chase and follow‑up raids.

Fort Worth ISD will end on‑level middle‑school math this fall, shifting students into advanced or accelerated tracks amid statewide changes in algebra access.