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.

Anita N. Martinez, West Dallas civic leader and founder of the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, has died at 100. She was the first Hispanic member of the Dallas City Council and leaves a lasting cultural legacy.

Lakewood and East Dallas residents said late-night bass from Fair Park shows carried miles and rattled homes, prompting calls for better sound monitoring.

Move-search data shows Texas' inbound surge cooled in early 2026; Frisco still draws newcomers while Arlington shows net outflow.

A $78 million Lotto Texas ticket sold in Brownsville remains unclaimed; the cash option is about $43.8M before taxes and must be validated by 5 p.m. CT on May 14.

After losses and court fights, D‑FW mothers like Hollie Cunningham and Kate Cox are rebuilding families — but Texas’ abortion rules still complicate medical care and decisions.

Inspectors who visited Southwestern Seminary on April 7 say they will recommend lifting SACSCOC sanctions, President David S. Dockery wrote; the accreditor’s board still must vote. The decision now rests with the commission’s trustees after a multi‑year monitoring process.

Nearly 60% of Texas high school seniors have filed the FAFSA this year, putting the state on pace to break records while advocates warn immigrant families still face barriers. Outreach and tuition‑promise programs are driving the surge.

An Everman resident won $1 million after a Powerball ticket bought at a Walmart in Arlington matched five white balls in the March 14 drawing. The retailer may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus under state rules.

Earthx2026 convenes April 20–22 at the Hilton Anatole with a local-first program focused on heat, water, transportation and the sustainability footprint of the 2026 World Cup.