Less than a week after arriving, Masai Ujiri named Mike Schmitz the Mavericks’ general manager — a scouting‑first hire that lands just ahead of the draft lottery.

County records show a private trust purchased a Highland Park mansion that had been listed at $24.9M. The buyer appears to have snapped up another nearby property months earlier.

Bedford police warned May 8 that tiny amounts of fentanyl can be lethal across DFW and urged bystanders to call 911, use naloxone and perform CPR when needed.

A Tarrant County inspection roundup flagged cockroaches, rodent droppings and a wastewater backup that briefly closed two restaurants. Inspectors ordered fixes and follow‑ups.

After closing her downtown Dallas spot, Andrea Hermosillo opened Joy Café in Sunnyvale, serving house-baked bread, Mexican-inspired brunch and in-house roasted coffee. Grand opening is June 6.

A Denton jury gave 25-year-old Jordan Hagen 40 years behind bars and 10 years probation after convicting him on child-sex and trafficking charges tied to a 2024 rescue.

FBI Dallas says it assisted FBI Newark in arresting Ricky Vargas in Longview, Texas. Vargas was wanted in a Feb. 4, 2024 Garfield, N.J. murder investigation.

Federal authorities charged Jose Andres Hernandez Medina after a complaint alleges he rammed immigration officers' vehicles during an attempted arrest. The filing carries serious federal penalties.

A Denton County jury convicted Michael Tooley in the July 2024 death of Dylan Gurley and handed down a life sentence.

A severe thunderstorm watch covers North Texas Friday night into early Saturday; Frisco warns of hail and damaging winds. Stay weather-aware overnight.

The Park Board was briefed on proposed cuts that could shrink rec‑center hours, close pools, and pare back summer camps and maintenance across Dallas.

City crews are investigating a low‑pressure water outage affecting parts of Burleson; officials asked residents to reserve 911 for true emergencies.

Lewisville police unveiled a Drone First Responder program and a public flight dashboard officials say will speed response and boost officer safety.