A child died after a vehicle slammed into a wall on North Central Expressway late Saturday; police say the crash is under investigation.

Design work and a mix of public‑private funding have pushed the Heritage and Paddock parks project toward possible construction in 2026. New regional transportation dollars and foundation gifts are closing the gap.

March inspections in Tarrant County flagged rodent droppings, roaches and plumbing failures at several eateries; many operators corrected problems and reopened.

A teenage girl was shot inside an Arlington home on March 20; a relative has been arrested and faces multiple felony counts. Two other children were reportedly in the room.

Gov. Abbott launched a Texas Jobs Council to shore up shortages in electricians, welders and other trades; the panel will hand in recommendations by November 2026.

UNT police say a reported sexual assault occurred inside Joe Greene Hall on March 12. Investigators released a suspect description and urged students to report tips.

A pedestrian died early Sunday on northbound I‑35 near Continental Avenue; deputies diverted traffic to the Continental exit while investigators worked.

Arlington police say a 21-year-old was charged with murder after his 68-year-old grandmother was found shot on an apartment patio following an argument.

A driver was killed Saturday when a wheel from a southbound Chevy Tahoe struck a northbound car in the I‑35 express lane at E 8th St. Deputies closed the lane while investigators worked the scene.

Dallas police warned of text messages spoofing municipal-court notices that include QR codes directing victims to fake payment pages. Officials say some people paid and investigators are working the case.

Velocity is opening a 10,000+ sq ft sim‑racing flagship in North Dallas this summer with 34 professional rigs, a bar and motorsports‑inspired menu.

Four people were arrested after an armed robbery at Smoke Art in Frisco; police say a license‑plate search and a Little Elm PD traffic stop led to the arrests.

Two men were arrested after a Fort Worth apartment robbery left a barber, his uncle and a customer shot; police say the suspects took marijuana and a handgun. Investigators tied the pair to the Decker Apartments incident in an affidavit.