A Fort Worth father who grew up in the U.S. was deported in March, leaving his wife and four young children to manage bills, childcare and a slow legal path to reunification. Donations and a pending waiver are keeping hope alive.

A resurfaced video shows fans at the American Airlines Center making what appears to be a Nazi salute during a Stars game on Dec. 21, prompting an internal probe.

Rodeo Dallas has sued after a court-ordered shutdown in Deep Ellum, asking for at least $1 million in damages. The filing reopens a months‑long fight over safety, crowds and neighborhood impact.

The Texas Tribune relaunched its Public Schools Explorer with faster updates, new finance fields and tools to help families compare nearby campuses.

A modest rise in living‑wage attainment among 25‑ to 34‑year‑olds in Dallas County still leaves most young adults short of pay needed for basics, and racial gaps remain wide.

UT Dallas suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter for a year after a commencement protest administrators said broke campus rules. Students call the move punitive and plan to keep organizing off campus.

A resurfaced video of a Chhath Puja in a Denton pond and Rep. Brandon Gill’s X post calling it “Third World” have sparked local debate over culture and waterways.

Neighbors near Mansfield pushed state regulators at a contested hearing to block a proposed wastewater plant that would discharge into waterways feeding Joe Pool Lake.

Duncanville ISD announced community meetings after proposing to close Alexander Elementary; officials will discuss academic programs and attendance‑zone changes.

A Dallas player has claimed a $2.4M Texas Two Step jackpot from the March 5 drawing, marking the game's biggest top prize in nearly 20 years.

Frisco's May 2 general election will pick a new mayor and two council members; residents must register by April 2 to be eligible. Early voting runs April 20–28.

More than 8,000 people packed downtown Dallas for Texas Furry Fiesta on Saturday — a weekend of costumes, art and panels that landed the fandom back in state culture fights.

Keller ISD's planning committee will present campus consolidation proposals on April 2 as the district grapples with declining enrollment and a $9.4M shortfall.