Maxine Davis resigned from Brian Beck’s mayoral campaign and as a Denton County Democratic precinct chair after an arrest on aggravated assault charges.

Denton prepares for a public hearing to discuss rezoning over 5 acres for office buildings, with a meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026. Contact Candy Whitaker or Matt Bodine for more details.

Dallas city officials briefed the public on strategies to address the upcoming cold front, emphasizing public safety, shelter, and city response measures for severe weather.

Fort Worth ISD’s new ACE plan sets $100K base pay for many teachers at six turnaround campuses as the district reallocates resources to boost student outcomes.

A federal judge dismissed a voting‑rights challenge to Keller ISD’s at‑large board elections, awarded the district attorneys’ fees and ordered a show‑cause on possible sanctions.

The Fifth Circuit agreed to rehear SB 4 en banc, reopening a fight over whether Texas can criminalize border crossings. The full court will weigh standing and federal preemption.

A federal judge allowed Wildtype and UPSIDE to continue their constitutional challenge to Texas’ ban on cultivated meat, but the law still blocks sales while litigation proceeds.

A coalition of 59 Texas cities asked the state’s high court to review laws capping what telecoms pay to use public rights‑of‑way. The case could shift millions in local revenue.

TxDMV will hold a public hearing in Austin Wednesday on proposed ID rules that county officials say could block undocumented residents from registering vehicles. Officials plan to press the agency at the hearing.

Ken Paxton led a multistate filing backing an HHS proposal to reverse a 2024 rule that touched on whether gender dysphoria could be treated as a disability under Section 504.

USPS clarified that postmarks may reflect processing date, not drop‑off day. Texas voters should mail registrations and ballots early or request a manual postmark.

Dallas Public Library system faces changes with its Central Library set for transformation and potential closures of four branches, amidst discussions of budget cuts and a shift to a regional model.

TxDOT denied Dallas' request to preserve street art, citing a lack of safety certification and uniform traffic standards, potentially risking infrastructure funds.