State regulators want to ban at‑home injections of ketamine and require clinics to register and meet safety standards, prompting industry pushback over access and cost.

A contractor struck a 16-inch water main at Saginaw and McLeroy boulevards, prompting a citywide boil-water notice. Bottled water is being distributed behind City Hall while crews repair the line.

Viral videos show West 7th turned into a river as waist-deep water and floating cars renew scrutiny of Fort Worth’s aging drainage and a $110M mitigation plan.

Houston's Bot Auto says it completed a 230‑mile, fully driverless freight run to Dallas overnight, with no one in the cab. The company says this was a paid delivery booked by Ryan Transportation.

A suspected road‑rage shooting on I‑35W near Meacham Boulevard left one man dead on April 30; Fort Worth police say a driver has been detained and investigators are seeking witnesses.

A Dallas firefighter was injured early Friday while fighting a house fire near Fair Park. The home's resident escaped and the Red Cross was notified.

Video shows a suspect allegedly stealing a DART paratransit van and ramming a Garland ISD student's truck on Thursday, prompting a police confrontation in Garland.

A new Sichuan‑forward Chinese spot has opened on Virginia Parkway, serving mapo tofu, dumplings and Chinese‑American favorites. The restaurant lists delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Fantuan.

Minnesota eliminated Dallas 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. A deadline trade and late goals swung the matchup and leave the Stars with tough offseason choices.

Big 12 leaders approved a five‑year partnership with RedBird and Weatherford that injects at least $12.5M into the conference and offers optional $30M credit lines to schools.

A Star‑Telegram roundup of April inspections found two failing Dallas scores and roaches flagged at multiple eateries. Re‑inspections are now pending.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

Light rain and gusty winds hit Dallas this Friday; heavier rain and a Flood Watch affect parts of Central Texas. The weekend turns dry and warmer.