During a visit to North Texas Friday, the state’s top education official said he remains optimistic that state lawmakers will get something done on school finance reform before the end of the current session.

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson spent time in Fort Worth Wednesday, where he met with local leaders and stakeholders to learn more about the successes they’ve had placing homeless veterans into permanent homes.

Dallas City Council Member Kevin Felder returned to City Hall Wednesday for first time since turning himself in to authorities and posting bond. He was arrested following a Dallas Police investigation into claims that he struck a scooter rider with his car, then left the scene.

He’s had a rough time with bullying at school. But Monday, a sixth-grader in Arlington got the last laugh, showing up to class in style — with a lot of new friends.

A group of local doctors, nurses, and health advocates say they’re concerned about the growing number of children in Texas who are not vaccinated. And with confirmed cases of measles and the flu in North Texas, they say it’s more important than ever that parents immunize their kids.

A Fort Worth animal rescue group says it’s fed up with people dumping their dogs — a problem they believe is reaching a fever pitch at one city park, in particular. Over the past nine years, they’ve saved more than 100 dogs that were abandoned at Amon Carter Park, which is just south of downtown.

Going above and beyond the call of duty is something Dallas Police Officer Brian Nolff has done throughout his 28-year career with the department. And Wednesday, police and community members recognized his efforts by naming him “Officer of the Year.”

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and members of the Dallas faith community met Tuesday for an annual prayer breakfast, where they encouraged people of different backgrounds to come together and help heal the nation.

Parking at an airport can get pricey — especially if you want to be close to the terminal. It’s why off-site lots, which tend to offer cheaper rates, are a popular alternative for travelers who don’t mind parking further away. But lot operators say a recent decision by DFW Airport may force them to start charging customers more.

If you’re looking for love, you may think the obvious place to turn to is a dating app or website. But a growing number of singles in North Texas are finding success in a more unlikely place, where potential soul mates are just a few laughs away.