A Dallas judge dismissed a capital‑murder prosecution against 22‑year‑old Courtine Walker and sharply rebuked a prosecutor for mishandling the case.

A Terrell house fire sent one firefighter to the hospital after a heat-related collapse; neighbors helped a woman and her dog escape as crews from nearby towns battled the blaze.

Shots rang out at a youth tournament at downtown Mavs Ballpark Saturday evening; players and families fled and no injuries were reported. Authorities had not announced arrests.

A Dallas man received a 30-year federal sentence after admitting he ran a sex-trafficking network that exploited nine women; victims described years of abuse.

JPS Health Network’s draft 2027 budget confronts full beds, rising self‑pay cases and discharge barriers as leaders target shorter stays while a new hospital is built.

Temporary medical tents outside Medical City Frisco and Medical City Arlington will triage heat-related illness and minor injuries as World Cup visitors arrive.

A 10‑story Class A office tower in North Dallas has hit the market; Hillcrest Tower is being marketed as nearly fully leased and sits near the Valley View site chosen for the Mavericks' new arena.

LaMarcus Aldridge expanded his D‑FW holdings with a newly built Westlake mansion bought through an LLC this month. MLS and deed records show the purchase.

Alberto Lombardi’s Victory Tap opened this weekend at West Plano Village, bringing big‑screen sports, weekend brunch and a menu that ranges from tuna crispy rice to a smash burger.

A 1.28‑acre Turtle Creek parcel at 3601 Cedar Springs has traded hands in a JLL‑brokered deal, delivering a rare PD 193 (O‑2) site with 240‑foot height rights to a new owner.

DEA warns World Cup visitors in Houston and Dallas that counterfeit pills can contain fentanyl and other deadly synthetics; local outreach and naloxone resources are being deployed.

An American Airlines DFW–Monterey flight was delayed when pilots were briefly locked out of the cockpit; maintenance re‑entered through a side window and passengers reported about a 90‑minute wait.

Muggy Tuesday with highs near 90°F and an Ozone Action Day in effect. Midweek heat could push the index above 105°F.