The Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball have merged, with a $75 million investment led by Tom Dundon, aiming to expand pickleball's reach.

Gov. Greg Abbott's candidates gained early leads in Texas primaries, showing his influence overshadowed that of Attorney General Ken Paxton, with Abbott-backed candidates performing well and Paxton's picks struggling.

Former boss Lupe Valdez and incumbent Marian Brown head to a runoff in the Dallas County sheriff's Democratic primary, with no Republicans in the race, making the May 28 runoff decisive.

A Texas photographer captured a bobcat preying on a great blue heron mid-flight near Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, a rare moment of predation caught on camera.

Brandon Gill won the Republican primary for Texas' House District 26 with 58% of the vote, backed by Trump and Cruz, and will face Ernest Linberger III in November.

Patrick Moses won the Democratic primary for Tarrant County sheriff and will face GOP incumbent Bill Waybourn in November. His campaign focuses on reform and addressing jail deaths.

Fort Worth's Panther Island waterfront is set for a revitalization with ambitious plans for a vibrant waterfront district featuring parks, housing, and commercial spaces, with construction starting in 2025.

Karlove Palmer is accused of fatally shooting Bryson Rodgers after an argument over a romantic matter in Fort Worth, and has surrendered to authorities.

Fort Worth residents prepare for egret nesting season, using noise-makers and trimming trees to deter the birds and avoid messes, following the city's guidance for a bird-friendly approach.

Fort Worth's Office of Police Oversight Monitor launches a mediation program to improve relations between police and the community by facilitating structured conversations.

The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of four new baby monkeys, including twins born to emperor tamarin monkeys and a new baby for their black and white colobus monkeys. This marks a season of primate births at North Texas zoos.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to lows of 45 degrees, accompanied by strong gusts of wind.

The Mesquite Police Department and its Alumni Association are enhancing community engagement by patrolling neighborhoods to deter crime, with new volunteers to be recruited this summer.