A Collin County jury sentenced 65‑year‑old Donald Byron Joachim to life without parole after convicting him of continuous sexual abuse of a child.

A Tarrant County jury convicted Donnell English of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced him to 55 years, the DA’s office said on X.

Collin County will hand out new pens and print hand‑marked ballots on demand; here’s what that means for voters. Expect a learning curve and scanner checks at vote centers.

FWISD has solicited developers for seven parcels around Farrington Field, seeking at least $250M while pledging to keep the stadium for school use.

A motorcyclist died Monday night after a crash on northbound State Highway 360 near Six Flags Drive in Arlington. Police say investigators are on scene and lanes are reduced.

A burglary call at Virginia Circle evolved into a six-hour standoff; Denton police arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen firearm after using drones, SWAT and a new command bus.

Bluum told staff it will close an Irving warehouse and eliminate roles as part of a strategic restructuring, the Dallas Business Journal reports.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating after a man was found dead on U.S. 69 near the Colbert exit; preliminary information suggests a vehicle may have been involved.

A suspected hit-and-run and a short police pursuit in west Fort Worth ended when the vehicle crashed on Camp Bowie Boulevard; the driver was pronounced dead and police are investigating.

Joji brings his Solaris arena show to Dallas on July 8, 2026, performing material from new album Piss In The Wind alongside his biggest hits.

Sasha Brooks sued retired Judge Mike Snipes and Dallas County, alleging repeated sexual harassment while he served as a visiting judge and claiming officials failed to act. The complaint seeks damages and could prompt separate professional review.

Walk‑On's, co‑owned by Drew Brees, is opening a new restaurant in Wylie's 544 Gateway Addition this summer, bringing its Louisiana menu and game‑day vibe to FM 544. Construction filings list the project at 906 W FM 544.

The Forest Theater's executive artistic director left less than a year into the job while Forest Forward pushes ahead with an $80M restoration and a planned November reopening.