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.

The president of L‑Town Charities pleaded guilty after investigators say he wagered more than $400,000 of donated funds on online betting, prompting a multi‑year sentence.

Hilton and Reuben Brothers will convert a Collins Avenue oceanfront hotel into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach with 348 suites and a planned Winter 2027 relaunch.

At the Ankara NATO summit, Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen told leaders Greenland "is of course not for sale" after President Trump revived calls for U.S. control. The row clouded a meeting meant to show rising European defense spending.

A driver died after a yellow Camaro struck a light pole and caught fire on the Eastex feeder in north Houston. Deputies are investigating speed, alcohol and possible racing.

A single-vehicle rollover on Milwaukee's south side left at least one person dead Tuesday night; investigators are working the scene near 68th and Euclid.

Nine people were rescued off Wildwood beaches Sunday evening after two ocean emergencies minutes apart; Wildwood’s after‑hours team, police and fire pulled swimmers to safety.

Cool, cloudy mornings give way to gusty afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement and Coastal Flood Advisory warn of sneaker waves and minor tide flooding July 9–16.

Cool mornings give way to a fast heatup: highs in the 90s this week and near‑100°F by next Tuesday.

A Court of Appeals panel found Oregon's $500,000 wrongful‑death cap left a widow without a substantial remedy after a 2021 Highway 26 crash. The panel reversed and remanded the lower court's judgment.

Windsor Lake’s swim beach is closed after tests detected a harmful blue‑green algae bloom; officials will monitor water quality with state partners before reopening.

Highs near 98°F in Austin on July 8 with heat-index readings near 104°F. Cooling centers are available and weekend storm chances increase.

Las Vegas will climb to about 111°F today with gusty afternoon winds and warm nights. Clark County has activated daytime cooling stations through July 8, 2026.