A Houston family’s deportation after a routine ICE check‑in exposes gaps in federal tracking and local safety nets for U.S.‑citizen children. State and national data show thousands are affected.

Fort Worth ISD voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary to Esperanza Elementary after a community survey and statewide guidance.

Hundreds of riders rolled into Longview Sunday as the 36th Run For The Wall paused at the Longview Exhibit Center. Veterans said the ride offers healing and remembrance.

A Dallas radio host plans to hand out Bibles outside Wylie East High School this Tuesday after an earlier unapproved Quran distribution. The move raises questions about campus rules and private speech.

A filtration failure forced Keller ISD to close its natatorium and trustees voted roughly $2.1M for repairs as families and swimmers demand answers.

At a Dallas Education Lab panel, workforce leaders argued that authenticity, communication and ethical judgment will help job-seekers stand out as AI automates routine tasks.

After 50 years, the Junior League of Arlington is dissolving. Remaining funds will be placed in a charitable fund at the North Texas Community Foundation.

Cedar Hill declared May Tourism Month after new figures show visitors spent $71.3M in the city, supporting 470 jobs and generating local tax revenue. City leaders say parks, trails and downtown businesses are driving the gains.

Mansfield's new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium holds a limited-ticket open house on May 27 with tours, autographs and family activities.

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.