The stated owner of Dodie's was jailed after a comedian says he grabbed her wrist during a Cinco de Mayo set; the arrest and his past convictions have prompted a TABC probe.

Munck Wilson Mandala is opening a Fort Worth office led by Quintin Cassady, with partner hires planned through 2027 to build a local life‑sciences and IP hub.

A North Side mural honoring Hispanic athletes may be painted over, igniting local outrage and raising legal questions about artists' rights.

Fort Worth police have begun a one-year, no-cost drone trial with Flock Safety, using docked aircraft to get rapid aerial views of 911 calls while oversight questions linger.

The City of Dallas published a single FIFA World Cup hub with transit, safety and Fan Festival details — plus instructions to sign up for DallasAlert.

At an Austin hearing Thursday, lawmakers clashed over whether HB 2127's broad preemption is being enforced or ignored. The debate could prompt new enforcement tools ahead of the 2027 session.

Duncanville ISD is proposing a 1% across‑the‑board raise plus new targeted stipends and updated pay ranges for 2026–27, pending board approval on June 15.

Cloudy, muggy morning with scattered storms likely through Sunday. Expect brief heavy rain, gusty winds and a hotter, drier week ahead.

Dallas Water Utilities added a 3.15% convenience fee on certain DallasGo and phone payments. The city says free alternatives — eCheck AutoPay, mail and in‑person payments — remain available.

At a packed Plano rally, James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of steering friends into a tech investment and used the AG’s 2015 indictment to make corruption central to the race. The exchanges sharpen the stakes in a nationally watched Senate contest.

A $1 billion mixed‑use district and an $80M city hall have turned Mansfield’s slow‑growth image upside down, splitting longtime residents and leaders over spending, traffic and transparency.

Arizona troopers detained a 65-year-old Texas man after a traffic stop on I‑10; Anderson County investigators say a 54‑year‑old woman in Tennessee Colony was found dead. Authorities have ordered an autopsy as extradition is arranged.

First America Homes is entering Anna with 81 lots at Leonard Trails and a new DFW division. Homes start in the $300s and construction is slated for July 2026.