A black bear tracked since July 2025 has reemerged in East Texas, and TPWD says it overwintered there — a first in more than 50 years.

SB 1164 broadens when Texas police may order emergency mental‑health detentions — adding clinical signs like deterioration and lack of insight. Supporters call it lifesaving; critics see civil‑rights risks.

Chef Onur Akan’s Alára opens in the Design District with mezze-led, vegetable-forward plates and a hospitality-first dining room. Dinner service is running now.

Saddle Creek plans to lay off 168 workers at its New Caney warehouse beginning June 11, hitting forklift operators, supervisors and inventory staff. The move follows similar cuts in other states.

Senior Corporal Christopher Blow, #10622, died April 15 after a medical emergency on an airplane, the Dallas Police Department said.

Dallas Animal Services reports 674 dogs in 388 kennels, including 67 nursing puppies. The shelter is asking the public to foster or adopt to relieve overcrowding.

SMU is weighing premium-seat and hospitality upgrades at Ford Stadium to turn ACC-driven momentum into steady revenue. Leaders say the work is still in the study phase.

As graduation nears, police in North Texas are warning parents about the Senior Assassin water‑gun game after a string of dangerous incidents and law‑enforcement responses.

Dallas City Council is considering permits and safety rules for groups handing out free food to people experiencing homelessness, and members are sharply divided. Legal risks and cleanup costs are central to the debate.

A coalition wants Dallas County voters to consider a 3‑cent‑per‑$100 property tax to fund child care as waitlists swell and costs rise. Officials are still weighing the plan.

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan will stop offering Texas Medicaid and ACA marketplace coverage, affecting about 225,000 members and putting 321 jobs at risk.

Jake Oettinger made the big saves as the Stars beat the Sabres 4-3 in a shootout, finishing 50-20-12 and rolling into the playoffs with momentum.

Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck has died at 87. City leaders credited him with bringing the Cowboys and championing public-health programs.