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.

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.