Thirteen people tied to a Dallas drug operation were sentenced to a combined 915 months after authorities seized kilograms of narcotics, 12 guns and conversion devices. The cases were brought by an HSTF-led federal-local probe.

A New York Times investigation found thousands of use‑of‑force incidents by Texas school police, including taser shocks and pepper spray on students, and raised new oversight questions.

A former Newman International Academy principal pleaded guilty and received probation as part of an expanding child‑abuse probe; investigators say the review may reach other schools and churches.

Mid‑morning is mostly clear and near 72°F. An Ozone Action Day and highs near 89°F are expected Thursday.

A 27‑year‑old man is in custody after Bexar County deputies found an elderly woman dead in her Shavano Park home while responding to a mental‑health call, the sheriff said.

Most of Dallas’ 50‑mile Loop should be open by the end of 2026; crews could begin the final segments in 2027 as funding and bridge work come together.

A CODIS hit and fresh lab testing linked Marvin Lee Holloway to Ruby Battee’s 1986 murder and sexual assault, Dallas police say.

A foreclosure auction is set for The Republic Apartments in Garland after S2 Capital allegedly defaulted on a $78.6M loan, while feeder-fund notes warn of a possible equity wipeout.

DFW Land bought 8020 Park Lane, a fully leased 120,923‑sf office inside The Shops at Park Lane. The move expands the investor’s Park Lane holdings near NorthPark Center.

A helicopter went down on its side in north Fort Worth Wednesday; two people were taken to a hospital and authorities say the cause is under investigation.

Encina’s Matt Balke and Corey McCombs are opening Isbella in downtown Duncanville this summer, renovating a 1950s firehouse for dinner-first service and future brunch.

Gov. Abbott told public colleges to hold undergraduate tuition flat for 2026–27 while the state boosted student aid by $328 million to expand grant coverage.

Former Rep. Colin Allred clinched the Democratic runoff in Dallas’ 33rd District, promising to defend voting rights and push for affordability for working families. The full speech is available on FOX 4.