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Government shutdowns lasting more than a few days were relatively rare — until recently. The 2018-2019 shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, stretching on for five weeks.

One alternative to keep alley trash pickup in Dallas would be to move to a private solid waste provider, which would operate under a different cost model and could result in higher rates.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

North Texas could face delays in federal services, disrupted travel and impacts to social programs as Congress remains deadlocked over funding.

Two separate, partisan spending bills failed in the Senate on Tuesday. The government will shut down at the end of the day barring a last-minute breakthrough.

The announcement comes a week after four Dallas City Council members met with an outside group to discuss homelessness solutions.

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

Statewide appeals court justices heard oral arguments Wednesday in Attorney General Ken Paxton's appeal of a ruling against his office that would temporarily stop him from enforcing case reporting rules against primarily Democratic elected attorneys in the state's most populous counties.

Dallas City Council approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for The Bridge, totaling $5.9 million for a renewed contract.

The Dallas County Republican Party has voted to hand-count ballots in the March primary. That's one of the new election administrator's priorities.

The Dallas City Council selected an interim inspector general to fill the vacancy left by Timothy J. Menke, who was discharged from his role last month.

Residents spoke forcefully and tearfully Tuesday night as they took to City Hall to air grievances and call for unity from Fort Worth City Council members in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.