Casablanca in Bishop Arts has closed as a restaurant and been reimagined as Villa Paradiso, a private‑event villa tied to Paradiso’s Bishop Arts campus. The space will host private bookings and World Cup‑era activations.

A Dallas woman received nearly 19 years after prosecutors say she smuggled fentanyl into the Lew Sterrett jail and shared it; one inmate later died. The plea resolves delivery‑causing‑death and related charges.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opened in Fort Worth's Alliance last week, bringing made‑in‑store scoops, vegan oat‑milk flavors and a drive‑through to the neighborhood.

A man on parole opened fire at the Texarkana Aluminum plant in Nash, killing a bystander who intervened and then himself. Police say the investigation is active.

Former Spirit crew gathered at Founders Plaza near DFW for a quiet farewell after the airline abruptly halted operations, leaving many facing a difficult job search. The gathering underscored how industry seniority rules can complicate next steps for long‑time workers.

Red Oak’s council chambers overflowed as residents opposed a rezoning that would open nearly 830 acres along FM 2377 to data‑center development. Public comment ran late and voices on both sides pressed the council.

Court filings say Eban Village — a 330‑unit southeast Dallas complex — has chronic safety failures, including inoperable sprinklers and repeated shootings, prompting the city to sue.

Glenn Beck’s Mercury One signed a lease for a 172,089-sq-ft Las Colinas building for the American Journey Experience; brokers say it’s the biggest direct Las Colinas lease in five years.

An officer-involved shooting near Victory Park DART station halted rail service Sunday evening. DART confirmed officers were involved and no injuries were reported.

K9 Roux and a UAS pilot tracked armed‑robbery suspects nearly five miles through Van Zandt County before DPS troopers took three people into custody.

Less than a week after arriving, Masai Ujiri named Mike Schmitz the Mavericks’ general manager — a scouting‑first hire that lands just ahead of the draft lottery.

A Denton jury gave 25-year-old Jordan Hagen 40 years behind bars and 10 years probation after convicting him on child-sex and trafficking charges tied to a 2024 rescue.

A severe thunderstorm watch covers North Texas Friday night into early Saturday; Frisco warns of hail and damaging winds. Stay weather-aware overnight.