Texas' Senate Bill 38 takes effect, expediting the eviction process for squatters without criminalizing squatting, amidst concerns it may reduce tenant protections.

Saks Global faces potential bankruptcy after missing a $100 million debt payment. This follows its merger with Neiman Marcus and challenges including vendor payment delays and falling sales.

The Allen Eagles Escadrille participated in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade, impressing viewers despite the rain with their preparation and performance.

Three men in North Texas were arrested for a gift card cloning scam, potentially defrauding $14 million by targeting stores daily over several months.

Dallas Police responded to 1,032 calls on New Year's Eve, mostly regarding gunfire and fireworks, with no immediate injury reports. Chief Comeaux praised his department's work amidst the disturbances.

On his first day as diocesan bishop, Rob Price delegated pastoral oversight for same‑sex marriage rites to Bishop Dean Wolfe at four Dallas parishes.

Dallas County GOP scraps manual vote count for March primaries due to a lack of volunteer support, reverting to electronic tabulation while considering precinct-based voting, reports FOX4 News.

A New Year’s Day shooting in Odessa left one man dead and a woman hospitalized; a suspect was arrested in Arlington and faces murder, weapons and drug charges.

An early-morning shooting in northern Dallas left one person dead and another critically injured; police arrested a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

A North Texas couple pleaded guilty to defrauding homeowners in a $5 million scheme involving false representations and misuse of funds for personal expenses. They face years in prison.

People in Dallas used highways as illegal parking lots to watch New Year's Eve fireworks, causing traffic and safety concerns, despite police warnings against such actions. No major incidents were reported.

A woman shot her ex-boyfriend at Fort Worth's Lake Como Park on December 31, 2025, after an altercation, resulting in his death. Police are investigating.

A woman was fatally shot by a security guard after an altercation on New Year's Day in Fort Worth; the guard is in custody and an investigation is underway.