Dallas climbs to about 101°F Thursday with a heat index near 104°F; gusty south winds and limited overnight relief. City cooling centers are available and rain chances return late Saturday.

Tarrant County inspections found roaches, fruit flies and unsafe food temperatures at several eateries, with failing scores for Italian Crust and Noodle Works. Some problems were fixed on reinspection.

Dallas County opened applications July 8–9 for its 10th Expunction Expo, matching eligible residents with volunteer lawyers and possible fee waivers to pursue record clearances.

The Salvation Army activated 12 cooling and hydration stations across Dallas–Fort‑Worth, offering air conditioning, water, food and limited utility help during a heat surge.

A woman was shot in the leg at Vista Park apartments after a confrontation turned into gunfire; one person was detained while detectives probe a possible gang dispute.

A DEA-led raid in Abilene led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of roughly 30 kilograms of meth, thousands of pills, codeine syrup, marijuana and firearms. Authorities say the case grew from a months-long investigation.

Six Dallas eateries showed roach activity during mid‑June inspections. City records list droppings, live roaches and other violations across 365 visits and several spots face re‑inspections.

Illegal fireworks scorched newly installed turf at Willis C. Winters Park, closing the field while officials investigate and community leaders vow to rebuild.

A new pro‑bono appeal team has filed motions asking a Collin County judge to be removed and seeking a retrial, saying procedural errors tainted the June verdict.

A person was killed Tuesday night near Maryland Ave and Corning Ave in South Oak Cliff; police confirmed the fatality but offered few details.

DOE and AEP say up to $3.26B will fund transmission rebuilds in Texas, aiming to improve reliability and cut costs for households and businesses.

A former Brazos County juvenile probation officer was sentenced to 190 months after traveling to Wylie to meet what he believed was an 11‑year‑old arranged on the dark web.

The Dallas Fed published a Fort Worth–only economic indicator this week showing job gains, steady unemployment and a manufacturing-heavy job mix that sets Cowtown apart.