Temptations Lounge failed a Feb. 18 health inspection and several Arlington eateries posted low scores in a mid‑February inspection wave. Re‑inspections have been scheduled.

Elevon in Lavon has reached about 1,500 occupied homes as MA Partners advances a multi‑billion master‑planned community that will add thousands more over the coming years.

Zalat Pizza opened Feb. 23 at Town Center Colleyville, bringing signature pies and limited dine‑in to 5615 Colleyville Blvd. The menu includes the Zealot and Loaded Notato.

Federal agents say a raid on a Dallas home that housed a clandestine meth lab — with children present — led to a 240‑month federal sentence for the defendant. Court filings detail finished meth, liquid precursors and heroin found inside.

A narcotics search at a The Colony residence on March 5 led to the seizure of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and four firearms and the arrest of one man. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Economists and officials at a North Texas luncheon warned that child care shortages and skill gaps could slow Texas' growth unless state and employers act.

California builder Homebound has bought more than 1,000 D‑FW lots and will open The Villas at Lakeside in Flower Mound as part of a roughly $731M regional push.

Plano ISD says its new CTE Center is slated for October 2026 while the Haggard Middle rebuild moves into finish work. Trustees were urged to begin planning the next bond program.

Ikea will open a 63,000-square-foot small-format store at The Shops at Park Lane next Wednesday, offering Swedish food and thousands of items for same-day pickup.

Barrio Tacos debuts in McKinney this Thursday with build-your-own tacos, margaritas and giveaways — the first 50 guests score free queso for a year.

Arlington crews fought a two‑alarm apartment fire on Forest Point Drive Tuesday night; heavy flames were reported at the roofline and extra units were called in.

A Dallas man tied to the 42 Oakland Crips was sentenced to 248 months for a federal drug-and-gun conspiracy stemming from an ATF-led sweep.

Forecasters flagged a chance of large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes near Wichita Falls Thursday–Friday. City officials urge residents to sign up for CodeRED and review shelter plans.