Buffalo’s The Hoagie Stop is opening its first Texas location at Fort Worth’s Shops at Basswood in 2026, bringing its Westside Special and steak hoagies to the city.

Fort Worth zoning commissioners voted to clear the way for food trucks and markets at The Fork Yard on Hemphill. The item now heads to City Council for a final vote in February.

A 40‑acre mixed‑use center called Shivers Farm is slated to break ground in spring 2026, bringing a specialty grocer, offices and homes to White Chapel and SH 114.

Neighbors challenged a roughly $463,200 public‑art plan for the new Dallas police training academy, arguing about cost, access and whether art belongs at a training site. City code requires the allocation, and officials say community feedback will be solicited.

Dallas CRT officers arrested Brandon Jones for drug-related activities on Abshire Lane, seizing cocaine, oxycodone, and alprazolam, after an anonymous tip and traffic violation led to discovery.

KFC plans a 2,700‑sq‑ft location near Eldorado Parkway in McKinney; TDLR shows construction starting late January and finishing in June.

Arlington Public Library has expanded services to include scanning, copying, and faxing, with fees for prints and faxes, and options for digital scans.

Utah chain Beans & Brews opened its first D‑F‑W shop in Mansfield, serving protein coffees, matcha and classic espresso drinks.

Tarrant County Democrats filed administrative challenges asking party chairs to remove 41 GOP judicial candidates and two House hopefuls from the March ballot over alleged petition errors.

All lanes of I-30 through downtown Dallas will close this weekend for I-30 Canyon work. Expect detours to Woodall Rodgers and significant delays.

Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Coliseum is wrapping up a roughly $50M renovation ahead of the Stock Show & Rodeo, with restored Art Deco details and modern systems. The work aims to preserve the arena’s character while improving guest facilities.

Dallas police identified Jose Isreal Perez as the man killed in Pleasant Grove on Nov. 29. Detectives say the case remains under investigation.

BTS announces a global tour for 2026-2027 with over 70 shows in 34 regions, featuring new cities and a 360-degree stage design. They plan to release a new album in spring 2026.