A Parker County man faces murder charges after his daughter was fatally shot during a dispute at their Azle home.

A state filing shows Gaylord Texan may be planning a Harry Potter‑themed ICE! for Christmas 2026, with multi‑million‑dollar temporary renovations listed in the documents.

Medical City Frisco and Medical City Plano rolled out a mobile ECPR program in April, letting paramedics trigger ECMO‑equipped teams en route to speed cardiac rescue. The system makes Frisco the first local hospital to offer ECPR and builds on Plano’s ECMO work.

Addison loosened zoning rules for the 10‑story Aberdeen building on the Dallas North Tollway, allowing retail, clinics, day care and other uses to boost leasing prospects.

Fort Worth moved to buy downtown parcels and line up funding for a compact, two‑story library while repurposing a historic 4th Street building for arts programming.

Mesquite officials say mosquitoes in ZIP code 75181 tested positive for West Nile. Crews planned late‑night spraying in the Parkchase area and urged residents to follow bite‑prevention steps.

Phoenix moved into Round 1 to draft Arizona forward Koa Peat, a Gilbert native with size and upside. The late trade cost Phoenix draft capital but keeps a local star in the Valley.

State teams joined local crews during heavy storms in Northeast Texas, aiding water rescues in Lamar County.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of the Texas Panhandle and South Plains through 10 p.m. CDT, with hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado risk.

A man shot on Lancaster Road on June 3 died on June 23, Dallas police say. Investigators have opened homicide case 079942-2026 and are asking for tips.

Highs near 97 with heat‑index values into the low 100s Wednesday; isolated, gusty storms possible tonight near the Red River.

Addison’s Kaboom Town! returns Friday, July 3 with an airshow, live music and a fireworks finale. Tickets and hotel packages are selling fast as America250 boosts demand.

A Saharan dust plume will sweep the Texas Gulf Coast this week, bringing hazy skies and a temporary rise in particulate pollution. Sensitive groups should check local AQI.