Rockwall County approved a $50 million Trip 21 bond for road improvements, with plans to work with various governance levels and a promise of a transparent dashboard for public updates.

Sweet Stacks opened on Magnolia Ave with jiggly soufflé pancakes, matcha lattes and Lao‑Thai savory dishes out of a compact, mostly to‑go storefront.

A 31‑year‑old Fort Worth man was arrested after an alleged social‑media threat naming a Tarrant County judge. He’s booked on a terroristic‑threat charge and held in the county jail.

LifePath Systems will move crisis services into its new 110,000‑sq‑ft McKinney campus, adding dozens of crisis beds and freeing up space at Heritage Drive.

UNT’s North Texas Promise will cover tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Texas freshmen starting fall 2026.

Fort Worth police say a 1-month-old died after meth exposure; his mother has been arrested on a manslaughter charge and is being held on a $75,000 bond.

A Tarrant County juvenile probation officer was arrested on charges including aggravated sexual assault of a child and is being held on $100,000 bond.

Keller’s mayor says ICE detained a dozen people after the city formally joined the 287(g) program. The move has prompted protests and renewed debate over local policing.

Utah chain Beans & Brews opened its first D‑F‑W shop in Mansfield, serving protein coffees, matcha and classic espresso drinks.

Anti‑Sharia rhetoric from Texas GOP leaders has some conservative Muslim voters and donors questioning their place in the party.

Dallas expects a series of sunny days and clear nights, with highs around 60 degrees and lows in the mid-20s to 40s, and occasional strong wind gusts.

McKinney approved a 120‑day extension that pushes the JW Marriott at Craig Ranch groundbreaking to April 30, 2027 while the developer lines up financing. The project remains on track for a late‑2029 finish if milestones are met.

Tarrant County Democrats filed administrative challenges asking party chairs to remove 41 GOP judicial candidates and two House hopefuls from the March ballot over alleged petition errors.