A South Dallas nonprofit helped a formerly incarcerated man land a corporate job with benefits. Leaders say that hands-on, place-based model could be scaled to help thousands.

Rusk County ordered LSX—Little Somethin' Xtra—closed after neighbors flagged an adult lifestyle venue off Hwy 259 for zoning and permit violations. Officials say the site faces limits under a decades‑old county rule.

A $1M city‑funded fresh market and hydroponic farm is slated for East Oak Cliff to bring local produce to a neighborhood bypassed by big chains. The initiative is billed as community‑led.

Dallas Animal Services reports 674 dogs in 388 kennels, including 67 nursing puppies. The shelter is asking the public to foster or adopt to relieve overcrowding.

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan will stop offering Texas Medicaid and ACA marketplace coverage, affecting about 225,000 members and putting 321 jobs at risk.

A Glenhope Elementary fourth‑grader was bitten by a snake at Parr Park during a class trip; the school ended the outing and counselors are meeting with students.

A Dallas Fed analysis finds rising homeowners insurance is pushing borrowers toward missed payments and moves — a trend already visible in Texas and other high‑risk metros.

A North Texas fisherman who thought he'd hooked a catfish pulled an alligator into his boat and livestreamed it, then received citations from state wildlife officials.

Frisco ISD has partnered with Elite Hockey Academy so elite players can train while staying enrolled in Frisco Flex, the district’s new virtual high-school option launching fall 2026.

A Fort Worth ticket matched five Powerball numbers and, with Power Play, paid $2 million. The winner chose to remain anonymous after validating the prize.

A new Redfin–Glassdoor analysis ranks Dallas No.4 for recent college grads, pointing to solid starting pay, cheaper housing and a deep corporate job base.

Packs of feral hogs have been tearing up yards in Mesquite’s Falcons Lair and neighbors say the city lacks the tools to trap them. Residents are reporting sightings and urging action.

A six-week-old kitten found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive is recovering after shelter staff removed the glue and placed him in foster care.