Dallas’ environmental panel voted to study data‑center impacts after presentations warned of heavy water and power demands. Staff will quantify usage and bring policy options to a planning session.

Regents approved funding for UTA West’s first building, clearing the way for a 51‑acre Walsh Ranch campus near Aledo that aims to welcome students in fall 2028.

Julio Chavez was sentenced to 45 years after prosecutors say he groomed a 12‑year‑old and collected explicit material. Federal authorities say investigators found hundreds of files on his phone.

An 18-year-old pleaded guilty and was given a 30-year sentence for the June 24, 2024 Claire Court shooting that killed Jesus Galarza, the Tarrant County DA said.

San Diego’s Manna Heaven is opening an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue in north Fort Worth, replacing Dublin’s Square. Tables will have mini grills and shabu options.

Shady's Burgers is opening a lakeside outpost at Hidden Cove Marina in Frisco later this spring, bringing its signature smash burgers to Lake Lewisville. The spot will be reachable by car and boat.

Mild Wednesday warms into the mid‑70s, but a Fire Weather Watch covers parts of north‑central Texas on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

A Farmers Branch man is jailed on a murder charge after his uncle was shot inside their apartment near the 11600 block of Lago Vista West.

Lettuce Entertain You’s Aba will open at The Seam (1444 Oak Lawn) in Dallas’ Design District in late 2026, bringing its mezze‑style menu to the redevelopment. The project pairs national dining names with new retail and patios.

Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth saw 96 homes sell in January 2026, down from 101 a year earlier. The small dip follows broader Fort Worth price softness.

A multi-agency police chase in Carrollton ended in a crash and a reported shooting Tuesday morning, FOX 4 reported. Investigators remain on scene and details are limited.

A Plano community prayer was interrupted by Islamophobic shouting during a Barakah Breakfast; footage of the confrontation circulated online and drew condemnation.

Cafe Olivia opens on Tuesday at Dallas Arts Tower, bringing seed‑oil‑free breakfasts, espresso and matcha drinks and a small cocktail program to downtown. The cafe aims to be a calmer daytime option in the Arts District.