Vistra and Fifth Third Bank together pledged $6 million to expand United Way’s Pathways to Work in Dallas, backing an employer pledge to move graduates into interviews and jobs. The funding aims to make training translate into stable, living-wage careers.

Bedford police warned May 8 that tiny amounts of fentanyl can be lethal across DFW and urged bystanders to call 911, use naloxone and perform CPR when needed.

A Tarrant County inspection roundup flagged cockroaches, rodent droppings and a wastewater backup that briefly closed two restaurants. Inspectors ordered fixes and follow‑ups.

A five‑week course at Dallas College is racing to certify multilingual tour guides as the city prepares for a massive World Cup visitor surge.

Carrollton has issued a boil-water notice for a small commercial/industrial area after a booster-station malfunction; pressure was restored but samples must clear first.

A contractor hit a main water line in Hudson Oaks, prompting a TCEQ-mandated boil-water notice. Crews say the line is fixed but residents should boil or buy bottled water until tests clear the system.

County leaders and a coalition are drafting a Dallas–Dallas County Food Plan to map gaps, set budgets and tackle rising child hunger with a plan due this fall.

A sold‑out Southlake fundraiser raised thousands for Carroll ISD Special Olympics — but sources say most of the money didn't reach the district until after a Dallas Express probe.

Chad Hasty, a longtime KFYO talk host and statewide voice on politics, died suddenly at 43. Stations and leaders offered tributes.

WalletHub’s 2026 ranking puts Texas in the lower third for working mothers, citing long workweeks, weak parental‑leave policies and gaps in childcare and leadership.

A 5.5‑acre Dallas lot bought with 1998 bond funds sits trashed and hosts a homeless encampment. Records show the city paid $1.1M for land meant for Elm Fork flood work.

State data show big differences across Texas campuses: UT Austin graduates borrow far less while some campuses — including HBCUs — still report much heavier loan use.

Irving's municipal landlines were disrupted by a provider outage; officials say 911 is unaffected and residents should use irvingtx.gov for non‑urgent requests.