Ken Paxton has demanded DEI policies and records from UNT after an undercover video showed a social-work staffer describing ADEI instruction. The AG is seeking documents and explanations.

A juvenile was shot Friday in Buckner Terrace; Dallas Fire‑Rescue took the victim to a hospital and police have released few details.

A federal jury convicted Jamarian Augustus Hewitt in Dallas on drug- and gun-related charges tied to a South Dallas storefront prosecutors say sold meth, cocaine and branded marijuana.

Sal’s opened its second DFW location in Richardson on March 27, adding loaded fries, patty melts and late‑night Nashville hot chicken to Central Expressway. The owner calls it a “homegrown DFW concept.”

Parker County approved funds to buy AI license‑plate cameras and applied for a state catalytic‑converter grant. The move is drawing both praise from law enforcement and privacy concerns.

Dallas officials broke ground March 26 on Pearl Ridge, a mixed‑income, roughly 200‑home development in Oak Cliff. Developers say prices will start in the $270Ks and the project counts toward the city’s 1,000‑unit housing push.

Associated Bank has leased space in Preston Center and is adding relationship managers as it scales its Dallas–Fort Worth presence.

A federal appeals court struck down a Reconstruction‑era ban on home distilling, siding with hobbyists in a decision that raises new questions about the limits of federal taxing power.

Gov. Abbott cut the ribbon Friday on Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, opening 4,871 acres of Cross Timbers hills, trails and Tucker Lake to the public.

Cloudy, muggy Saturday with scattered afternoon storms possible. More widespread and possibly severe storms arrive overnight into Sunday.

New SNAP rules tied to H.R.1 could cost Texas roughly $709 million in penalties and push total 2027 costs to about $826 million, officials said.

D.C.-born Toastique opens a Willow Park outpost April 25, serving gourmet toasts, smoothies and opening-week promotions including reward dollars for early guests.

A rare I.M. Pei‑designed Westover Hills estate is asking $22M and becomes Fort Worth’s priciest public listing. The house is one of the architect’s few private commissions.