Denton ISD says it will finish FY 2025–26 with a roughly $22M surplus after Prop A and state funding changes. Trustees are weighing staff raises and budget amendments.

Gov. Greg Abbott cited preliminary BEA data saying Texas’ economy hit $2.9 trillion in 2025 and grew faster than the U.S., a milestone his office hailed as proof of pro‑business policy.

Early voting runs April 20–28 ahead of May 2. Find polling locations, candidate lineups and ID rules for Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth voters.

Council member Maxie Johnson asked for a pause on Roland G. Parrish Park construction amid soil and flood concerns while city officials say the site was vetted and remediated.

State officials say Dallas must revise police ICE‑cooperation rules by April 23 or risk losing about $32.1M in PSO grants and jeopardizing World Cup security money.

Penn & Teller told the Supreme Court that a Texas death-row conviction was tainted by police 'investigative hypnosis' and filed a brief urging review.

SB 1164 broadens when Texas police may order emergency mental‑health detentions — adding clinical signs like deterioration and lack of insight. Supporters call it lifesaving; critics see civil‑rights risks.

Dallas City Council is considering permits and safety rules for groups handing out free food to people experiencing homelessness, and members are sharply divided. Legal risks and cleanup costs are central to the debate.

A coalition wants Dallas County voters to consider a 3‑cent‑per‑$100 property tax to fund child care as waitlists swell and costs rise. Officials are still weighing the plan.

Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck has died at 87. City leaders credited him with bringing the Cowboys and championing public-health programs.

James Talarico unveiled a plan to close tax breaks for billionaires—targeting carried interest, offshore accounts and luxury write‑offs—to boost federal revenue.

Arlington ISD is asking voters to approve a $501.3M bond on May 2 to replace aging schools, buy buses and fund security, technology and athletic upgrades.

State-appointed managers voted 8‑0 to cut staff and fold low-performing campuses into a new "Elevate" network, formalizing several planned closures.