Dallas

A Dallas police officer has been fired months after his arrest on a family violence charge. Police say he assaulted a family member and failed to notify supervisors about a protective order.

A Dallas County judge ordered Atmos Energy to preserve records and physical evidence tied to last month's deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion as lawsuits allege negligence and gas line failures.

The Cole Manor Motel on Harry Hines Boulevard is set for demolition after years of crime complaints, a federal drug investigation and a city nuisance lawsuit.

A special screening of RoboCop at Dallas' Texas Theatre will raise awareness and funds for efforts to preserve City Hall ahead of a City Council decision on the landmark's future.

Plano leaders approved incentives and a new tax district tied to a proposed Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend.

The high court says Dallas, Houston, Austin and other cities improperly named the state of Texas as a defendant in a suit alleging telecom providers get an unlawful discount on the rates they pay to cities.

The Dallas Mavericks announced plans to pursue the former Valley View Mall site for a new arena and entertainment district, keeping the team in Dallas as debate over City Hall continues.

Residents and volunteers in Oak Cliff are collecting donations for families displaced after a deadly explosion and fire that killed at least three people.

Joel Ipina, who worked for the housing assistance agency for nearly 30 years, pleaded guilty to steering maintenance contracts to a company he owned, receiving payment from DHA for work that was never done.

Total repayment costs could be up to $688 million over several decades.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Rubinsky Roofing, alleging the Dallas-area company took payments for roofing jobs that were delayed, abandoned or never completed.

Transportation officials want to see if they can advance a Tarrant County high-speed route after years of work on the corridor.