9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials

Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.

Judge temporarily halts progress on Westlake data center

A Tarrant County judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the town of Westlake from moving forward with plans for a data center project.

Rowlett police search for missing teen set to start college

Rowlett police are searching for 18-year-old Camilla Fuentes, who went missing before heading to Villanova University after her car was found in North Garland.

Stars, Mavericks settle legal fight over control of American Airlines Center

The Mavs and Stars announced the end of their fight over control of the American Airlines Center, and the co-tenants will remain at the arena until at least 2031.

Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients pleads not guilty

Major Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims. At a recent arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue

President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated the 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who was captured on camera last month saving a 10-year-old boy from violent waves in the Pacific Ocean.

Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused

Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.

State Fair of Texas cuts ticket and parking prices for 2026 after fairgoer feedback

The State Fair of Texas announced major ticket and parking price reductions for 2026, including $10 daily admission for children and discounted parking, following guest feedback regarding the overall cost of attendance.

Neighbor dispute over dead chickens leads to felony animal cruelty charges in Fort Worth

A Fort Worth man faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor with a gun and fatally injuring the neighbor’s dog over dead chickens, police said.

Cresson firefighters issue urgent warning
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Cresson Volunteer Fire Dept urges extreme caution as hot, dry conditions spark a surge in grass fires across North Texas. Violating local burn bans carries fines up to $500.

Pickup truck crashes into pool at home in The Colony; driver flees

The Colony Police Department is actively searching for a driver who fled after smashing a red pickup truck through a fence and into a backyard pool on Runyon Drive on Saturday night.

Dallas man charged in off-duty officer-involved shooting; arrest affidavit released

A Dallas man faces a second-degree felony charge after allegedly shooting an off-duty Arlington police officer during a meeting early Sunday morning, according to police records.

Westlake votes on contested data center near Keller
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Westlake Town Council votes on a development agreement for a proposed data center near Keller, amid neighbor pushback, legal action, and heightened security.

Triple-digit heat wave continues to grip North Texas with little relief expected

Triple-digit heat will continue to grip North Texas this week as a strong high-pressure system maintains its hold on the region, offering virtually no relief from summer temperatures.

Suspect hospitalized in Richland Hills officer-involved shooting

A man was shot by police Sunday afternoon after charging at officers who were responding to a violent family dispute between a father and his adult son, authorities said.