FourSquare Healthcare plans a 130‑bed, 53,654‑sq‑ft senior care center at 3220 S. Powell Parkway in Anna, with construction slated to start in June and about 100 jobs expected.

Hawaii’s Kono’s Northshore is expanding to Dallas, planning its first city outpost and aiming to franchise three locations across the region.

Dallas ISD trustees took up a required vote Thursday on an optional daily prayer period under SB 11; district leaders signaled they would decline to adopt it. The debate pits state lawmakers against local officials over logistics and legal risk.

SmartAsset's 2026 ranking shows Dallas households need $49,549–$148,646 to be middle class, while suburbs like Frisco and Plano push the ceiling far higher.

Patchy morning fog lifts to a sunny, warm day with highs near 81°F. Slightly elevated fire risk west of US‑281; weekend climbs into the mid‑80s.

Commissioners dissolved the volunteer purchasing board and elevated the top procurement role under the county administrator, prompting questions about independent oversight. The move reorganizes who signs off on contracts.

Kinderhook Industries will buy Dallas-based Enhabit in an all-cash deal valuing the home‑health and hospice provider at about $1.1 billion. Shareholders will receive $13.80 per share and the company will be taken private pending approvals.

A 67-year-old bicyclist identified as William Roberts died Wednesday after being struck by an Arlington ISD school bus last week.

Two Army contract actions this week — about $43.5M and $33.8M — will fund PAC‑3 launcher recapitalization and radar testing at Lockheed’s Grand Prairie hub.

Texas Health plans a 60-bed hospital campus on about 51 acres in northeast McKinney, set to open in 2028 and include maternity, NICU, ED and surgical services. City zoning that allows up to 12 stories was approved in December 2025.

Frisco’s Miracle League will open its 20th season on a rebuilt Mike Simpson Field and will host the National Miracle League All‑Star Weekend in October. Local leaders and volunteers say the upgrades will make games more accessible for athletes and families.

Sunny and warm today, but a Wind Advisory runs noon–6 PM. Gusts to 35 mph and an elevated fire risk affect parts of North Texas.

Amanda Crawford took office as Texas insurance commissioner amid soaring premiums and rejected claims. Advocates say tougher oversight is needed to fight a growing "insurance poverty."