A Fort Worth police pursuit early Sunday ended in a crash off I‑35 South that left the driver dead and a passenger hospitalized; police say the incident is under investigation.

Irving rolled out a city-backed 0% interest loan program offering $2,500–$100,000 to qualifying small businesses through a LiftFund partnership. A free info session is scheduled for April 13.

Adidas is opening an Originals store at Legacy West in June, a roughly 3,200+ sq ft lifestyle shop that will join luxury and athletic retailers at the Plano center. The location will feature premium product and Dallas‑specific assortments.

A Bedford woman was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors said she trafficked women through a massage business, confiscating IDs and forcing sex work.

A Denton County Human Trafficking Unit operation on Thursday led to multiple arrests, including counts of online solicitation of a minor and solicitation of prostitution. Investigators say more leads will be pursued.

Cinnaholic’s Richardson Heights bakery closed March 28 after a planned sale collapsed, the chain said on social media. Nearby Addison, Frisco and McKinney locations remain open.

Fort Worth will hold current fluoride dosing while federal agencies review toxicity and science. The city remains aligned with the CDC's 0.7 mg/L recommendation for now.

H‑E‑B will hold hiring fairs April 15–16 as it staffs new Irving and Murphy stores; applications are posted on careers.heb.com.

Rodeo Dallas has sued after a court-ordered shutdown in Deep Ellum, asking for at least $1 million in damages. The filing reopens a months‑long fight over safety, crowds and neighborhood impact.

The Cowboys will host a three-day Draft Weekend in Frisco April 23–25 with live picks, a Draft Day 5K and a new dog-friendly Tails & Touchdowns activation.

Dallas PD and U.S. Marshals launched "Operation We Got You" on April 1, running through May 8; officials say weapons, drugs and arrests were reported in the first wave.

A five-year forecast presented to Plano council shows rising costs for stations and firefighter staffing, and staff say a property-tax increase may be needed to protect reserves.

Morgan Group filed plans for Pearl Landing, a 403‑unit, $68M mixed‑use project on 10.5 acres at 1101 W Royal Lane in Irving's Las Colinas corridor.