A SmartAsset-backed roundup shows Denton about 3.9% below the U.S. average while Plano runs roughly 8.6% above — leaving stark cost differences across North Texas suburbs.

An Afghan veteran who fought with U.S. forces died within a day of being taken into ICE custody in Dallas, his family says. Advocates are calling for an independent investigation.

Greenville organizers say Hunt County demonstrators will join the nationwide "No Kings" day of nonviolent action on March 28, part of a coordinated push against perceived authoritarianism.

Caroline M. Hill, 21, says the Lyda Hunt–Margaret Trust was looted and seeks a $15M accounting in Dallas probate court as appeals courts refuse to freeze the case.

The Dallas‑Fort Worth Urban League launched with a sold‑out kickoff at Gilley's Dallas. Interim CEO Marnese Elder and board chair Bemnet Meshesha say early programs will focus on jobs, housing and health.

A new statewide hotline links low-income Texas families to child-welfare attorneys when CPS opens an investigation, funded by a $14M TAJF grant.

Denton Council approved about $90 million to begin expanding the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant from 21 to roughly 30 MGD, with early work set to start in April.

A Fort Worth food mart sold a $3 million Colossal Cashword scratch-off and the Euless holder has claimed the prize. The retailer may be eligible for a bonus.

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.

Downtown Dallas will host separate Saturday and Sunday demonstrations after U.S.- and Israeli-led strikes on Iran, organizers announced. Local groups have called for solidarity and antiwar actions downtown.

Tarrant County College trustees approved new student fees that push the cost of an associate degree up about 15% next year. The package includes new per-credit and program charges amid falling tax revenue.

The Moody Foundation’s $1 billion pledge by 2035 is already turning into campus gifts, endowments and grant cycles across Texas, from UT Austin to Huston‑Tillotson.

SmartAsset's 2026 ranking shows Dallas households need $49,549–$148,646 to be middle class, while suburbs like Frisco and Plano push the ceiling far higher.