Keith Wheeler is sworn in as the judge of Rockwall County Court at Law #1, replacing Brian Williams. With over 40 years in law and a pledge to be fair, he'll serve until the year-end election.

Dallas County officials plan to purchase land for a $5 billion modern jail facility, as part of efforts to address overcrowding and outdated infrastructure.

The Dallas Landmark Commission is set to decide if the rainbow-painted steps at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, representing LGBTQ support, can remain amid a Texas directive to remove such displays.

The expiration of ACA tax credits may lead to increased healthcare costs for over 24 million Americans, affecting accessibility and potentially causing individuals to delay care or lose insurance coverage.

Midlothian's Mid-Way Regional Airport is preparing for a board meeting to discuss routine and special items, including a roof restoration contract, with opportunities for public comment.

More than 100 people rallied at Main Street Garden Park in downtown Dallas after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, chanting “No War With Venezuela.”

Dispatcher Renee Graves retired after over 20 years of service, having started in 2004 and staying through a merger. She helped people from behind the scenes, including guiding CPR to save a child.

Key dates for the Rockwall County March 2026 Primary Elections announced including voter registration by February 2 and early voting from February 17-27. Mail-in ballots are due by Election Day.

Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall addressed New Year's Eve traffic issues, emphasizing the need for better planning and coordination to ensure public safety and emergency vehicle access. She plans to work with various entities to improve strategies.

WFAA's Inside Texas Politics lines up three county judges this Sunday to hash out immigration, Potter County's budget struggles and a possible Dallas jail site.

Dallas County sued the Trump administration to restore pandemic‑era public‑health grants it says were unlawfully rescinded, blaming the cuts for canceled clinics and layoffs.

Texas' Senate Bill 38 takes effect, expediting the eviction process for squatters without criminalizing squatting, amidst concerns it may reduce tenant protections.

Dallas County GOP scraps manual vote count for March primaries due to a lack of volunteer support, reverting to electronic tabulation while considering precinct-based voting, reports FOX4 News.