A Motley Fool ranking put McKinney at No. 1 for affordability, but high median incomes and near‑$480K typical home values have locals and officials debating who actually benefits. City leaders are rolling out targeted programs to help low‑income households.

An early-morning shooting on the 14000 block of Peyton Drive left one man dead. A suspect was taken into custody and the case will be reviewed by a grand jury.

City Park tennis courts closure extends to January 2026 for safety measures and final renovation touches, as announced by Lake Dallas Police Department.

Sergeant Alan Works of the DFW Airport Department of Public Safety has passed away due to medical issues, with tributes acknowledging his dedication to law enforcement.

Garland passed a $360 million bond for city developments and elected Dylan Hedrick as mayor, as the city focuses on projects, arts, homelessness initiatives, and new City Council Committees.

Frisco's roadwork projects may cause traffic disruptions, with pavement replacements on North County Rd., Lafayette Dr., and Prestmont Pl., as well as pavement and utility work near Kings Ridge Rd.

A confrontation in a West Dallas 7‑Eleven parking lot left one person dead early Sunday; homicide detectives are reviewing footage and the security guard was detained.

A GPS ping from a woman's phone led Lakeside police to a moving car, where an officer rescued a mother and a child and arrested a suspect. Officials say the man faces felony assault and unlawful restraint charges.

A roughly $3.6B Pentagon award will fund F‑35 maintenance, depot repairs and training through 2026, with Fort Worth handling the lion’s share.

Architects in Dallas suggest alternate locations for a new Mavericks arena, advocating for the preservation of the historic Dallas City Hall amid discussions over downtown revitalization and maintenance issues.

Mora Namdar, an attorney from Dallas, has been confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, focusing on visa and passport policies and the safety of Americans abroad.

The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market sees a drop in new home sales and increase in inventory, leading to balanced market conditions with lower sales prices and longer listing durations.

SMU receives a $60 million donation from the O'Donnell Foundation to initiate an energy studies program and honors program, enhancing its vision to become a national hub for energy studies.