Fort Worth jumped 14 spots in Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore after opening schoolyards and approving a $185M parks bond. City leaders say partnerships and targeted spending moved the needle.

Decatur ISD will reduce SRO staffing by more than half for 2026–27, moving away from a one‑officer‑per‑campus model.

Tarrant County investigators say they interrupted the planned theft of a 2022 McLaren 765LT bound for New York, a supercar valued at over $300,000.

Two people were shot at Rosemont of Lancaster apartments; one wounded in the hand and a second required life-saving measures as police investigate.

Komodo Dallas, a 22,500‑square‑foot Groot Hospitality outpost in Deep Ellum, has quietly closed and canceled reservations; its website now redirects to the Miami location.

A Flash Flood Warning covers parts of Collin and Denton counties this afternoon after heavy storms dumped up to 2 inches of rain. Officials warned of flooded streets, underpasses and fast‑rising creeks.

Alvarado Burgers and Wings has filed to open at 4617 Gus Thomasson Rd in Mesquite. The project, filed by Los Jarritos Inc., is still in early development.

Dallas published its first Extreme Heat Intervention Guidebook, mapping hot neighborhoods and recommending trees, cooling centers and smart-surface fixes as summers get hotter.

Peregrine Coffee Roasters opened May 5 inside Richardson’s Communion Neighborhood Cooperative, bringing Colorado‑roasted beans, espresso‑focused drinks and house‑made syrups to 514 Lockwood Drive.

Fort Worth ISD voted unanimously to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary to Esperanza Elementary after a community survey and statewide guidance.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Dallas with highs near 83°F. Storms move in late tonight into Thursday with a risk of heavy, slow-moving rain.

An FAA ground stop at DFW forced 200+ cancellations and widespread delays as storms moved through North Texas. Airlines and the airport urge travelers to check flight status.

New York’s Tipsy Scoop plans a 2026 Bishop Arts 'barlour' at 506 N Bishop Ave, offering alcohol‑infused scoops, spiked sorbets and cocktail sundaes. The brand lists summer 2026 as its target opening.