SMU's new institutional-neutrality policy and an updated window-and-flag rule prompted the removal of visible pride and BLM flags and set off debate over free expression on campus.

The finance committee recommended keeping Dallas's senior and disability property‑tax exemption at $175,000 as officials cite tightening budgets and trade‑offs.

David Wylie edged Valerie Roehrs by 31 votes in the May 26 GOP runoff for Denton County Precinct 4. The unofficial result advances Wylie to a November contest with Democrat Stephanie Draper.

J&J Oyster Bar will close on May 30. Its 12½‑foot longhorn statue is headed to Fred’s Camp Bowie West, preserving a familiar Cowtown landmark.

Light rain and muggy conditions Wednesday morning in Dallas with spotty showers and highs near 82°F.

Father-and-son owners Jim and Austin Waterman have opened Five Iron Golf at 824 W. Daggett Ave — a 10,000‑sq‑ft indoor golf eatertainment venue with Trackman bays, a bar and games.

American will outfit 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink starting Q1 2027, promising lower‑latency, streaming‑capable Wi‑Fi on many domestic routes.

A former Mesquite SWAT officer was arrested after an hours‑long SWAT standoff in Fort Worth. Authorities say he threatened a family member and fired inside before surrendering.

Three people were killed and a fourth wounded at a short‑term rental party in Dallas; police say upstairs gunfire struck people downstairs and detectives are investigating.

Alonzo Diego Fuller Jr., founding pastor of Journey Fort Worth, was indicted and booked in Tarrant County on a sexual‑assault charge; church leaders say he denies the allegations.

A bicyclist was killed Monday on eastbound I-20 in Arlington after being struck by a Toyota Prius. Eastbound lanes near Matlock were closed while police investigated.

Tatsuya Imai and two relievers combined for a 9‑0 no‑hitter in Arlington, the majors' first since 2024. Yordan Álvarez and Christian Walker supplied the big blows.

Apartments.com data show Texas drew roughly 72,680 new renters in 2026, led by Houston, Dallas and Austin as supply and lower advertised rents attract movers.