The 1997 Ridglea Hills killing of Verna Dennis has been reopened after new DNA testing and a string of dismissals and re‑arrests left family and detectives searching for answers. Prosecutors dropped the latest case last year while investigators continue to probe.

A Texas appeals court has sent Fort Worth’s $850,000 whistleblower settlement back to the trial court, reopening questions about payouts and possible reinstatement.

Firefighters say the city's plan to deactivate Engine 1 and add a fourth ambulance could weaken response at Grapevine Mills and nearby hotels and schools.

A heavy law-enforcement response was reported near Jesuit College Prep and W.T. White High in North Dallas Wednesday; witnesses and open-data logs showed multiple units in the corridor.

The Melting Pot plans a summer 2026 opening at Watters Creek in Allen, bringing its four-course fondue meals to the shopping center. Locals can expect cheese, entree and chocolate fondues.

A Collin County jury sentenced 65‑year‑old Donald Byron Joachim to life without parole after convicting him of continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating after a man was found dead on U.S. 69 near the Colbert exit; preliminary information suggests a vehicle may have been involved.

Walk‑On's, co‑owned by Drew Brees, is opening a new restaurant in Wylie's 544 Gateway Addition this summer, bringing its Louisiana menu and game‑day vibe to FM 544. Construction filings list the project at 906 W FM 544.

The Forest Theater's executive artistic director left less than a year into the job while Forest Forward pushes ahead with an $80M restoration and a planned November reopening.

A new resilience hub opened in Arlington today, offering backup power and community support during outages.

The Texas Rangers installed the 'One Riot, One Ranger' statue at Globe Life Field on March 2, 2026, reviving debate over a monument removed from Dallas Love Field in 2020.

A three‑alarm fire ripped through a two‑story commercial building in Arlington's Garden Park Court early Monday; officials say the cause is under investigation.

SMU research links more toddler video time to fewer body-part words and a tilt toward people- and furniture-related vocabulary. The papers also tie parent personality and child temperament to media habits.