Frisco’s planning commission backed a zoning change that would keep new smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from homes, schools and churches. The measure now moves to City Council.

Rolando Alexis Bravo pleaded guilty in Tyler federal court to conspiring to transport three minors from Lawton to Tyler for prostitution. Prosecutors say the case was investigated by the FBI and Tyler police under Project Safe Childhood.

Secret Agent BBQ has opened a storefront in Richardson, offering slow-smoked brisket, ribs and its signature brisket mac and cheese in a pickup‑counter setting.

Fort Worth’s police overtime bill topped roughly $25M in FY2025. New Chief Eddie García is racing to hire officers to cut costly extra shifts and ease burnout.

A Fort Worth jury acquitted Ahmad Peterson-Adeyanju of assaulting a detention officer after a June 2023 jail scuffle. Separate charges tied to alleged threats against TCU remain pending.

Carroll ISD trustees heard a plan to close Durham Intermediate in 2027–28 and shift fifth‑ and sixth‑graders as enrollment falls; the district says the move would save about $2.5M.

CPS Energy says a $10 million jump in unpaid bills during the federal shutdown has pushed roughly 92,000 households toward disconnection as the utility ramps outreach and eyes future rate talks.

A barn blaze in Godley drew multiple city and county crews Tuesday afternoon. Officials urged people to avoid Alecia Lane while firefighters worked.

A Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and received a 40-year sentence. Officials say roughly 9 grams of fentanyl pills were seized.

A McKinney trooper pulled multiple people from burning vehicles after a wrong‑way crash on the Dallas North Tollway. The Texas DPS honored the rescue at its December meeting.

A Vikings fan suffered a spinal fracture after a pickup struck him in Lot B at AT&T Stadium following Sunday’s Cowboys game. Arlington police are investigating and say witnesses provided a plate number.

Mesquite ISD will cut $24M from its 2026–27 budget, including instructional and support roles, citing falling enrollment and rising costs. Officials say fewer students and high payroll forced the move.

Charles Hibbler, 29, was fatally shot on December 15, 2025, in Highland Hills, Dallas. The case is under investigation by the Dallas Police Department.