A Denton County jury sentenced Arrion Keonta Morris to life for the murder of Jonathon Michael Berto after a minor traffic accident escalated in June 2024.

Lewisville begins Phase 2 of road widening on Jones Street & North Kealy Avenue, causing eastbound-only traffic on Jones and southbound-only on Kealy, with detour plans on Facebook.

Two Dallas Police employees were fired for policy violations, with Officer Gordon missing a drug test and departing his station, and Officer Jackson not returning post-leave.

Arlington, Texas won a 2025 Impact Award for the West Airport Development & E-Space North American Headquarters project, which is expected to bring over 2,000 high-wage jobs and foster aerospace R&D in the city.

The Fort Worth Public Library reported 4.38 million items circulated in 2025, listing popular books across all ages, from picture books to adult fiction and non-fiction.

Fort Worth City Council will discuss the 2026 Debt Plan, African American museum funding, property tax exemptions, Salt Road repairs, panhandling guidelines, and honor a person named Henry on January 6. Public comments are scheduled for the evening.

Zio Al’s has opened at 3750 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound, bringing late-night pizza, wings and pasta to the Market Street strip.

Frisco police say Vanessa Esquivel, 27, has been charged with murder after a 15‑month‑old died in a hot car. Authorities say the child was left in a vehicle without working air conditioning on Aug. 16, 2025.

Frisco police say a 7-year-old was found unresponsive in a retention pond near Preston Road; investigators do not suspect foul play and authorities are seeking tips.

A 6-year-old boy drowned in a home pool in east Fort Worth; police say foul play is not suspected as investigators work with the medical examiner.

Governor Abbott ordered TWC and HHSC to probe potential misuse of child‑care dollars and tighten oversight. Agencies must file progress and final reports in late January and February.

Brooklyn's, from Brandi Bohn, has opened on South Main with fusion pizzas, quesadillas and a hoisin‑glazed ribeye — plus plans for an upstairs cocktail lounge.

Five Dallas residents were arrested after a late‑night burglary at B&W Pawn in Mount Pleasant; investigators say one suspect had property from a second business.