A Glenhope Elementary fourth‑grader was bitten by a snake at Parr Park during a class trip; the school ended the outing and counselors are meeting with students.

An NWS severe thunderstorm warning covered Wise County Wednesday evening, warning of walnut-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph near Bridgeport.

Twelve families say TLCA coaches pushed student‑athletes until dozens were injured and up to 20 required hospitalization, according to the lawsuit. The complaint alleges cover‑up and seeks damages.

Jollibee is coming to Oklahoma City under a new multi‑unit franchise deal led by Neal Do and Joseph Julian, marking the chain’s first move into the state.

A North Richland Hills overdose probe ended when Steven Strinko pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a six-year sentence under a plea agreement.

A British-style pub is taking over the former Green Room in Deep Ellum, opening late May with a rooftop patio and a menu of fish & chips and Guinness stew.

Dozo Omakase and Handroll has closed at Trinity Groves after just over a year, adding to a string of recent departures at the West Dallas food park. Owners directed customers to their Richardson to‑go shop.

A Dallas mechanic pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute multi‑kilogram meth and was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison in an HSTF case.

This week marks the 10th anniversary of Missy Bevers’ killing in Midlothian. Police say federal and state partners remain on the case as tips keep coming in.

James Talarico unveiled a plan to close tax breaks for billionaires—targeting carried interest, offshore accounts and luxury write‑offs—to boost federal revenue.

Arlington ISD is asking voters to approve a $501.3M bond on May 2 to replace aging schools, buy buses and fund security, technology and athletic upgrades.

A University of Georgia working paper finds pocket (zero‑day) listings in Dallas fetch about a 1.7% premium overall and far more at the ultra‑luxury end.

Texas DPS added Amarillo‑linked Christopher Domingo Carrillo to its 10 Most Wanted sex offenders list. Authorities say he’s armed and a $5,000 reward is available.