Tarleton released a multi‑phase master plan to expand its 80‑acre Chisholm Trail campus into a walkable campus town with housing, a student center and transit links. The plan pairs on‑campus growth with a downtown presence.

Crow Holdings refinanced six buildings totaling more than 288,000 square feet on the western side of Old Parkland, signaling continued demand for trophy office space in Dallas.

Dock Local is taking over Rex's longtime stall at the Dallas Farmers Market and will open the Market outpost this summer, bringing lobster rolls and late‑night hours. The move reshuffles a familiar food‑hall corner downtown.

A late‑night brawl in Uptown spilled into a parking lot early Monday and ended in a fatal shooting; Dallas police say the shooter fled and detectives are canvassing businesses.

An 80-year-old driver died after his car struck a City of Weatherford sanitation truck on North Main Street Friday; Texas DPS is assisting the investigation.

Allen's mayoral contest and several local races are on the ballot May 2; polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and early voting showed strong turnout in Collin County.

Irving approved a 10‑year incentive package that city officials say will rebate at least $23M to NVIDIA, tying the breaks to increases in the site’s taxable value.

Richardson will halt new short‑term rental registrations May 27–Aug. 25 to study neighborhood impacts and manage World Cup demand. Existing, compliant rentals can continue operating.

A Dallas firefighter was injured early Friday while fighting a house fire near Fair Park. The home's resident escaped and the Red Cross was notified.

Dashcam footage shows North Richland Hills officers using spike strips to halt a shoplifting-related chase; two Fort Worth residents were arrested and booked in Tarrant County.

Top Chef alum Jackson Kalb opens Ospi in the Dallas Design District Friday, bringing his California-style Italian menu to the former Meddlesome Moth space.

FBI Dallas warns violent “764” networks are grooming and coercing minors on social media and gaming apps; agents urge victims to preserve evidence and report tips to the FBI.

A soaking arrives late Thursday night and locks in for Friday; parts of Dallas south of I‑20 could pick up 1–3 inches. Weekend sunshine returns by Saturday.