Rockwall County boat registrations will be unavailable from January 28-30 due to a system upgrade; however, the tax office remains open at its new location.

Fort Worth approved joining Aledo’s lawsuit accusing Willow Park of overstepping ETJ boundaries; council documents estimate filing costs will be under $2,500. The move could redraw local development plans.

State Sen. José Menéndez asked Gov. Greg Abbott to halt ICE operations in Texas, citing detention deaths, family separations and arrests at immigration hearings.

Rep. Julie Johnson bought Palantir shares in early 2025 and later sold them while publicly criticizing ICE — a combination now drawing ethics scrutiny. The trades and her committee role have put her under a new spotlight ahead of a primary.

The Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth is one of two US currency production sites, offering free public tours and producing 60% of the nation's money.

Fort Worth deliberates tax incentives for Stellar Energy Americas to build a manufacturing facility, focusing on data center cooling equipment, with promises of investment and local jobs.

Teresa Thomason has been named the new deputy director of Fort Worth Park & Recreation, bringing over 25 years of experience from various leadership roles in North Texas.

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski is retiring after a 49-year career in law enforcement, expanding his department and earning accolades for leadership.

Mark Swann will retire March 17, and Dallas will form a five‑member commission to nominate a new city auditor. The vacancy comes as the city continues to search for a permanent inspector general.

The Arlington City Council meets Tuesday with live broadcasts and other viewing options provided for public convenience and transparency in local governance.

Dallas released a Jan. 23 budget packet that opens community surveys, listening sessions and council hearings to shape the FY27 biennial budget.

A Fort Worth police union says a report links Rep. David Lowe to offshore gambling and adult sites; Lowe calls the claims recycled and denies wrongdoing.

Abbott expanded Texas prohibited technologies list and named the Texas Cyber Command to lead further threat reviews.