Duncanville ISD announced community meetings after proposing to close Alexander Elementary; officials will discuss academic programs and attendance‑zone changes.

A Dallas player has claimed a $2.4M Texas Two Step jackpot from the March 5 drawing, marking the game's biggest top prize in nearly 20 years.

Frisco's May 2 general election will pick a new mayor and two council members; residents must register by April 2 to be eligible. Early voting runs April 20–28.

More than 8,000 people packed downtown Dallas for Texas Furry Fiesta on Saturday — a weekend of costumes, art and panels that landed the fandom back in state culture fights.

Keller ISD's planning committee will present campus consolidation proposals on April 2 as the district grapples with declining enrollment and a $9.4M shortfall.

Jennifer Sampson will step down from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas later this year to lead the Stephens Greth Foundation, staying through Sept. 30 to oversee the transition.

Dallas ISD is considering eliminating pre‑K tuition districtwide, with trustees set to weigh the measure March 26, 2026. Leaders say it could remove cost barriers and stabilize enrollment.

Champion Women filed a Title IX complaint alleging TCU shortchanges women's teams in scholarships, recruiting and roster spots. The university says it is aware of the filing.

Dozens gathered at Arlington City Hall to press for the release of Ya'akub Ira Vijandre, a DACA recipient detained by ICE; lawyers say his case raises First Amendment questions.

Frisco, Flower Mound and McKinney landed in CoworkingCafe’s top-20 small cities for careers, reflecting fast wage growth and dense local job markets.

Renters in Dallas posted a TikTok showing a concealed ceiling room in their Airbnb; follow‑up clips say the listing photos were misleading and the footage has gone viral.

New analysis argues Houston’s long-term growth was partly fueled by Katrina-era migration, which added workers, customers and households while reshaping schools and housing. The effects were uneven across the Gulf Coast.

A Stephenville family says their 9-year-old died after a social-media challenge. Pediatricians warn viral dares can be deadly and urge parents to act.