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.

Helicopter Institute won a $57.4M Navy contract to train rotary-wing students in Fort Worth through 2030, using the TH-66 Sage trainer.

A 21-year-old woman was killed and a man was wounded Friday night in the 4600 block of Elsie Faye Heggins Street. Detectives are seeking tips as the investigation continues.

Mo' Bettahs is planning a Harvest Town Center location in Argyle; state filings list a $500K buildout and a March–June construction timeline.

Early voting in Denton County runs Feb. 17–27 with varied hours and 55 early voting centers ahead of the March 3 primary.

Federal prosecutors in Fort Worth say five employees tied to Agridime LLC were indicted in an alleged $220M cattle contract fraud that affected thousands of investors. One defendant remains at large as the probe and receivership continue efforts to recover funds.