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Retail & Industry in ...
Hickory House BBQ, a decades‑old Riverfront plate‑lunch spot, plans to close after its owner says a new tenant’s lease offer priced them out. Regulars were caught off guard.
Food & Drinks in ...
Hoochies will reopen on March 31 after renovations that add a full bar, more seating and non‑seafood menu items. The downtown staple plans a soft opening before a late‑March grand event.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An apparent explosion tore through a home on the 600 block of Moseley Street Thursday, sending neighbors fleeing and prompting evacuations as crews secured the scene.
Fort Worth detectives say the FBI arrested 21-year-old Kevin Ortiz in Connecticut after linking him to five February armed robberies that took nearly $19,000.
A rideshare vehicle struck two parked Forney police units on U.S. 80 while officers were diverting traffic; a passenger was airlifted in critical condition. Officials say the crash is under investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Feb. 27 close call between an American Airlines jet and a police helicopter near San Antonio prompted the FAA to stop using 'visual separation' for helicopters in busy airspace.
Arlington inspectors flagged pest contamination at an Asian Bowl and low scores for two restaurants, prompting required follow-up visits and possible enforcement. The city’s inspection data lists multiple violations.
Lucile’s will open a second location in Colleyville’s The Village at the former Zafiros site, aiming for a late‑2026 debut with breakfast, dinner and cocktails.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Dallas investor has bought Presidio Junction, the big retail cluster in far north Fort Worth. The deal covers multiple adjoining centers and leaves major anchors like Costco on separate parcels.
A former Camp Thurman director entered an open plea after prosecutors detailed more than $1 million in questionable transactions, court filings show.
Arcis Golf wrapped an eight-figure revamp of Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, installing game-used AT&T Stadium turf and an 18-hole synthetic putting course.
A jury convicted Charles Nelson, 57, of aggravated assault after a December 2022 stabbing; he drew a 25‑year sentence as prosecutors thanked multiple agencies for their help.
Community & Society in ...
MovingPlace’s report finds Uptown’s 75204 drew the most Gen Z movers in Dallas in 2025 while suburbs like Allen saw notable outflows amid high prices.
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