A former Venus ISD employee was arrested after a search warrant in Venus; investigators say he confessed to possessing child pornography and are seeking tips.

Just 96 homes sold in January across Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle — a nearly 30% drop from a year earlier.

UNT and TWU are auditing thousands of courses this spring as state pressure and a viral classroom controversy push reviews of syllabi, deadlines and potential curriculum changes.

UT Arlington and Cook Children’s have launched a new pediatric brain center to push imaging, robotics and AI from the lab into care for epilepsy, cerebral palsy and autism.

Sherman police say a temporary dentist was arrested after staff stopped a procedure when she appeared impaired; blood tests and an investigation are ongoing.

Pantego revoked a venue’s certificate of occupancy after gunfire at a private event; police are investigating and residents were invited to comment at the Feb. 23 council meeting.

Dallas’ environmental panel voted to study data‑center impacts after presentations warned of heavy water and power demands. Staff will quantify usage and bring policy options to a planning session.

Regents approved funding for UTA West’s first building, clearing the way for a 51‑acre Walsh Ranch campus near Aledo that aims to welcome students in fall 2028.

Foundry and DWS bought a 52‑acre Las Colinas campus and plan to replace it with more than 900,000 square feet of warehouse space, with demolition slated this year.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open at Rayzor Ranch Town Center in Denton, bringing conveyor‑belt dining, touch‑screen ordering and a playful rewards system.

Kushner Companies purchased the 28‑story Eastline Residences next to SMU in one of D‑FW’s larger recent apartment trades. Brokers say Northmarq handled the deal.

Phase I has begun on Westside Village, a $1.7B, 37‑acre project west of downtown Fort Worth that will bring hundreds of apartments, new office space and a repurposed entertainment venue.

Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert will lead a Dallas delegation to New York to sell the city's growing finance hub, but officials left many details unsaid.