A woman who told an 86‑year‑old Parker County man she was a police officer allegedly beat and robbed him at his home, deputies say. The suspect was arrested days later and charged with aggravated robbery.

Daemon Ponce pleaded guilty to two Fort Worth murders and was handed concurrent 25-year terms, court records show. One slaying happened while he was on bond.

Eyemart Express says a February cyberattack may have exposed names, Social Security numbers and prescription records. The Dallas‑area retailer is notifying customers and faces at least one lawsuit.

Daily Coffee will open a flagship at One West Village in late August, expanding from two Uptown windows and adding a Daily Club subscription. The West Village site promises more seating and street parking.

A head-on collision on FM 121 between Tioga and Gunter killed one person and injured four. Two victims were airlifted and the highway was closed for hours.

An initial Phase I of Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is now adopted, mapping thousands of projects and a nearly $174B price tag. Phase II and more public comment are coming.

A Union Pacific freight train struck a FedEx delivery truck north of Itasca on Thursday; two people were taken to hospitals in critical condition and investigators are on scene.

A Dallas lab and its investors will pay $24M to resolve DOJ allegations that unnecessary respiratory panels were billed to Medicare during COVID screenings at senior homes.

A family-owned New Orleans–style cafe has opened in downtown McKinney, serving house-roasted beans and made-to-order beignets three for $6. The shop grew from a 2025 mobile concept.

Semiannual filings show Dallas council members expensed steaks, subs and coffees to officeholder accounts.

Modern Market Eatery quietly closed its Park Village spot on June 10, leaving the Southlake storefront vacant and customers surprised. The chain still lists a couple of North Texas locations.

Heat Advisory for Dallas on July 23: highs near 99°F and heat index up to 109°F. Cooling centers and safety tips are available.

A 75‑acre, immersive holiday walk‑through called Saint Nicks Ranch is being built near Fort Worth, promising custom‑designed lights, live moments and a big crowd capacity. Organizers target the 2027 season.