Police investigated an active-shooter call at Dallas International School on April 1; officers said no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.

Dallas PD and U.S. Marshals launched "Operation We Got You" on April 1, running through May 8; officials say weapons, drugs and arrests were reported in the first wave.

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.

New research shows Dallas faces a shortfall of roughly 46,000 affordable rental units; City Council will review the findings and consider zoning and funding moves this week.

Three volunteer firefighters in North Texas were arrested after a Texas Rangers probe alleges repeated abuse of a junior Howe firefighter in 2022. Local departments say they are cooperating with investigators.

A woman was struck and killed while walking on westbound I-30 in Grand Prairie early Tuesday. The driver is cooperating as investigators probe the crash.

Niagara expanded its roughly 1.2M sq ft Lancaster plant, saying freight access, a $25M multimodal grant and a Chapter 380 incentive package convinced it to grow here. City documents and company materials show the deal mixes modest job counts with sizable tax and infrastructure promises.

A five-year forecast presented to Plano council shows rising costs for stations and firefighter staffing, and staff say a property-tax increase may be needed to protect reserves.

CLEAT says Arlington is requiring injured officers to use personal sick and vacation time for medical appointments tied to on‑the‑job injuries.

Morgan Group filed plans for Pearl Landing, a 403‑unit, $68M mixed‑use project on 10.5 acres at 1101 W Royal Lane in Irving's Las Colinas corridor.

Richard Rogers, who helped turn Mary Kay into a global cosmetics company with his mother Mary Kay Ash, has died at 82. Services are pending.

Esvolta closed a $139.6M financing package with MUFG to build the 150 MW / 300 MWh Boxcar battery project in Wylie, adding fast-response capacity to ERCOT with construction now under way. The developer says the site is expected online in 2027.

Rep. Marc Veasey toured the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado after rising complaints about detainee care and recent legal turmoil tied to the site.