Allen's mayoral contest and several local races are on the ballot May 2; polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and early voting showed strong turnout in Collin County.

Councilman Maxie Johnson says a stray bullet pierced his daughter's mattress; he is pressing Dallas Police for faster responses and new detection tech in south Oak Cliff.

A sold‑out Southlake fundraiser raised thousands for Carroll ISD Special Olympics — but sources say most of the money didn't reach the district until after a Dallas Express probe.

A man was shot Friday at a far North Dallas shopping center on Dallas Parkway; police say the victim was taken to a hospital and no arrests have been made.

Sunny, comfortable Saturday in Dallas with highs near 77°F. Gusty southerly winds and a chance of storms return late Tuesday into Wednesday.

The DOJ asked a Fort Worth court to compel Rhode Island Hospital to produce records on pediatric gender care, saying the hospital provided only a six‑page response to a wide HIPAA subpoena.

Irving approved a 10‑year incentive package that city officials say will rebate at least $23M to NVIDIA, tying the breaks to increases in the site’s taxable value.

The Dallas Cowboys signed 11 undrafted free agents and kept reshaping the roster after the draft. Michael Trigg and a 6‑foot‑8 tackle are among the names to watch.

Texas Motor Speedway hosts a three-day NASCAR tripleheader May 1–3, headlined by the WÜRTH 400 and featuring driver appearances, concerts and a special concessions menu.

Chad Hasty, a longtime KFYO talk host and statewide voice on politics, died suddenly at 43. Stations and leaders offered tributes.

Richardson will halt new short‑term rental registrations May 27–Aug. 25 to study neighborhood impacts and manage World Cup demand. Existing, compliant rentals can continue operating.

State regulators want to ban at‑home injections of ketamine and require clinics to register and meet safety standards, prompting industry pushback over access and cost.

A contractor struck a 16-inch water main at Saginaw and McLeroy boulevards, prompting a citywide boil-water notice. Bottled water is being distributed behind City Hall while crews repair the line.