TPWD adopted new rules that require a 600‑hour apprenticeship and cap satellite facilities; volunteer rescuers warn small centers could be squeezed. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2027.

Hot and humid Tuesday in Dallas with scattered afternoon storms possible. Highs near 95°F and heat index up to 100°F.

A 25-year-old woman from Ames, Oklahoma died after her pickup rolled multiple times on U.S. Highway 60 near Higgins, Texas, authorities say.

Bridge is marketing a $629M CMBS loan backed by 11 Sun Belt apartment properties, led by a 1,183‑unit Lewisville complex.

Mujer‑owned Sor Juana has opened on Canton Street, pairing low‑ABV cocktails with shareable botanas and a small event room for art and classes. The fit‑out preserves historic tile and a fountain.

Texas has made major changes to trafficking penalties, sending stronger prison terms into law while local advocates push for enforcement and survivor services.

Samsung plans to move its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs to Plano, shifting roughly 1,000 jobs and concentrating operations near its Texas chip plants.

Primark will open a nearly 30,000‑sq‑ft store at The Parks Mall at Arlington on June 25, with a 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, giveaways and budget prices.

A 667‑acre tract west of Cleburne is listed at $20,013,360 and marketed as development‑ready, with long U.S. 67 frontage and proximity to a new Amazon site.

Fort Worth ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to children under 18 at multiple campuses from June 2 through July 2, with staggered serving times across grade levels. The program is open to all kids regardless of enrollment.

The Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to the “Texas two‑step” bankruptcy tactic, leaving lower‑court rulings intact and keeping the legal fight alive. Lawmakers and claimants say the maneuver still raises questions about fairness for victims.

OHT Partners filed plans for Lenox Alpha, a proposed 391‑unit apartment at 4707 Alpha Road in Farmers Branch with construction penciled in for September 2026.

Austin repair shops are buying in bulk as a global Group III base‑oil squeeze tightens synthetic motor‑oil supplies and raises the prospect of higher prices and rationing.