Campbell Soup Co. is laying off more than 200 workers at its Paris, Texas plant as the site is retooled for sauce production, a major hit for the East Texas community.

The PBR World Finals return to Fort Worth May 7 617, splitting early rounds at Cowtown Coliseum with championship nights at Dickies Arena.

Federal agents say a raid on a Dallas home that housed a clandestine meth lab — with children present — led to a 240‑month federal sentence for the defendant. Court filings detail finished meth, liquid precursors and heroin found inside.

A narcotics search at a The Colony residence on March 5 led to the seizure of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and four firearms and the arrest of one man. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Zillow’s 20‑year review finds buyers favor livability and future‑ready features over pure size. Dallas agents say reading nooks, color‑drenched rooms and EV plugs are showing up in local listings.

John Messinger won the Place 9 Republican primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Alison Fox and Thomas Smith will face a May runoff for Place 3.

The Van Cliburn has signed a 20‑year partnership with SMU and the Dallas Symphony to keep its Young Pianists competition in Dallas; the next edition runs June 10–19, 2027.

Firefighters say the city's plan to deactivate Engine 1 and add a fourth ambulance could weaken response at Grapevine Mills and nearby hotels and schools.

A warehouse roof on W. Kingsley Road in Garland collapsed during Wednesday's heavy storms; fire officials say there were no injuries. Crews are securing the scene.

Scotiabank opened a regional hub at Victory Commons One in Uptown Dallas, with city and state incentives, a $20M buildout and plans for 1,000+ jobs.

Economists and officials at a North Texas luncheon warned that child care shortages and skill gaps could slow Texas' growth unless state and employers act.

California builder Homebound has bought more than 1,000 D‑FW lots and will open The Villas at Lakeside in Flower Mound as part of a roughly $731M regional push.

Plano ISD says its new CTE Center is slated for October 2026 while the Haggard Middle rebuild moves into finish work. Trustees were urged to begin planning the next bond program.