Celina's council unanimously amended the zoning code so heavy industrial uses require special permits across most nonresidential zones, a move officials say shields land from SB 840's by‑right rules.

An unexpectedly policy-focused primary is under way in North Texas as Tiffany Clark, the District 13 incumbent, faces challenger Kimberly Boswell. Early voting runs Feb. 17 6 627 ahead of the March 3 primary.

A 20‑year‑old was arrested after an AMBER Alert led Missouri troopers to a parked car where a 4‑year‑old was recovered; Tarrant County identified the Mansfield homicide victim as Andrea Colgrove.

A pedestrian was killed on FM 2709 north of Athens after a pickup fled the scene. Texas DPS says a black Silverado (2016–2018) is being sought.

Dallas Fire‑Rescue’s swiftwater team pulled two men and a bicycle from rising Cottonwood Creek waters near Forest Lane.

A Halal-focused Texas barbecue concept is coming to Richardson's Main Street. Owners have committed to a long-term lease while the opening date remains TBD.

Adrian Tijerina will become Red Oak's new police chief on March 2 after a competitive search. A public meet‑and‑greet is scheduled for March 9.

A Tarrant County judge gave Darius Brown 15 years following the 2022 fatal shooting of Donald Hunt at an Arlington apartment. Court documents and witness statements were central to the case.

Public Storage is moving its corporate headquarters from Glendale to Frisco as part of a PS4.0 leadership reset that promotes H. Tom Boyle to CEO. The decision lists 2811 Internet Blvd as the new Frisco address and comes amid a string of California‑to‑Texas HQ moves.

Dallas Police posted a remembrance for Officer Mitchell Penton on the fifth anniversary of his death; the driver who hit his patrol car was later convicted and given a 30‑year sentence.

Ugly Dumpling will open its first DFW spot at 213 N. Central Expy in Allen, bringing hand‑made xiao long bao, dim sum and bubble tea to the corridor.

Heavy equipment, barriers and fresh paving are reshaping Arlington’s Entertainment District as crews ready a 2.73‑mile street circuit for the Java House Grand Prix on March 13–15, 2026.

Dallas police named a suspect in a November Ross Avenue homicide and asked the public for help. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.