A Dubai developer reportedly withdrew plans for a 2,300‑acre Sustainable City in Kaufman County after residents pushed back and a Texas attorney general investigation followed.

Weir's Furniture, a family-owned Dallas chain founded in 1948, is closing after nearly 80 years. A liquidation sale begins Thursday as the company winds down operations.

A 6-year-old girl died after a sedan rear-ended a dump truck on westbound I-20 near US-287 in Arlington; police say the driver was distracted and investigators are probing restraint use.

A 27-year-old man was pulled from Lake Grapevine near Twin Coves Marina and later died; Texas game wardens are investigating the death. State boating data show the lake has had serious incidents in recent years.

De La Vega is advancing The Central’s next phase with plans for a hotel and park‑side restaurants at the 27‑acre East Dallas project. The shift aims to add hospitality and night‑time life near Uptown.

Dozens gathered at Arlington City Hall to press for the release of Ya'akub Ira Vijandre, a DACA recipient detained by ICE; lawyers say his case raises First Amendment questions.

The RNC and President Trump are weighing Dallas for an unprecedented midterm convention that would thrust Texas’ high‑stakes Senate fight into the national spotlight.

H‑E‑B bought roughly 25 acres in Royse City and says site work will begin this summer, with the new store expected to open in 2028. The move fits into a wider North Texas expansion.

A proposed $16B, 5.2GW gas-fired plant was announced for Anderson County as part of a U.S.–Japan investment package, but the site and timeline remain uncertain.

Mustang Momo & Grill opened Jan. 30 in McKinney, offering handcrafted momos, Mustang chicken and a Texas‑hybrid Himalayan menu.

Jason Garrett’s Caffe Lucca opened with a star-studded cocktail party that included Dak Prescott and several former Cowboys. The Sicilian-leaning menu and Travis Street location add a high-profile draw near the Katy Trail.

A child died after a vehicle slammed into a wall on North Central Expressway late Saturday; police say the crash is under investigation.

March inspections in Tarrant County flagged rodent droppings, roaches and plumbing failures at several eateries; many operators corrected problems and reopened.