A Texas appeals court has sent Fort Worth’s $850,000 whistleblower settlement back to the trial court, reopening questions about payouts and possible reinstatement.

Federal agents say a raid on a Dallas home that housed a clandestine meth lab — with children present — led to a 240‑month federal sentence for the defendant. Court filings detail finished meth, liquid precursors and heroin found inside.

A narcotics search at a The Colony residence on March 5 led to the seizure of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and four firearms and the arrest of one man. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A warehouse roof on W. Kingsley Road in Garland collapsed during Wednesday's heavy storms; fire officials say there were no injuries. Crews are securing the scene.

Relatives say Kendrick Gibson, 28, died after his car crashed during a Fort Worth police pursuit; they want dashcam footage and answers.

Two owners of the Masquerade Cabaret were arrested after investigators said the club operated as an unpermitted sexually oriented business. Federal agents say the venue was tied to gang activity, prostitution and illegal alcohol sales.

Cedric Ricks, convicted in a 2013 Bedford killing, is scheduled for execution March 11 in Huntsville after years of appeals. His family and abolitionists are pushing Gov. Greg Abbott for clemency.

A heavy law-enforcement response was reported near Jesuit College Prep and W.T. White High in North Dallas Wednesday; witnesses and open-data logs showed multiple units in the corridor.

Dallas police detained a masked man outside the Marriott Dallas Uptown as Ken Paxton’s supporters gathered; officers later recovered magazines from a vehicle and towed it.

Arlington crews fought a two‑alarm apartment fire on Forest Point Drive Tuesday night; heavy flames were reported at the roofline and extra units were called in.

A fire at the Avery Apartments in Lewisville was reported Tuesday; crews have the blaze under control while they clear the scene.

A Dallas man tied to the 42 Oakland Crips was sentenced to 248 months for a federal drug-and-gun conspiracy stemming from an ATF-led sweep.

A 52‑year‑old man is in custody after police say he pointed a gun at his wife and triggered a multi‑hour SWAT standoff in west Fort Worth.