Special districts let developers finance roads, water and sewers so master‑planned projects can rise across North Texas — but new residents often shoulder the bill.

Denton Council approved about $90 million to begin expanding the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant from 21 to roughly 30 MGD, with early work set to start in April.

A warehouse roof on W. Kingsley Road in Garland collapsed during Wednesday's heavy storms; fire officials say there were no injuries. Crews are securing the scene.

Scotiabank opened a regional hub at Victory Commons One in Uptown Dallas, with city and state incentives, a $20M buildout and plans for 1,000+ jobs.

Two owners of the Masquerade Cabaret were arrested after investigators said the club operated as an unpermitted sexually oriented business. Federal agents say the venue was tied to gang activity, prostitution and illegal alcohol sales.

Cedric Ricks, convicted in a 2013 Bedford killing, is scheduled for execution March 11 in Huntsville after years of appeals. His family and abolitionists are pushing Gov. Greg Abbott for clemency.

Fort Worth staff are pitching a 50% equipment tax abatement to land a $1.1B Edged data‑center campus near I‑20 and Chapin School Road, with a council vote set for March 31.

Dallas police detained a masked man outside the Marriott Dallas Uptown as Ken Paxton’s supporters gathered; officers later recovered magazines from a vehicle and towed it.

Yonx Pizza has opened at 1521 McKinney St. in Melissa, bringing 14‑ and 24‑inch New York‑style pies, slices, sandwiches and a full bar to the north Dallas suburbs. Early reviews have been positive.

A Tarrant County jury convicted Donnell English of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced him to 55 years, the DA’s office said on X.

Collin County will hand out new pens and print hand‑marked ballots on demand; here’s what that means for voters. Expect a learning curve and scanner checks at vote centers.

FWISD has solicited developers for seven parcels around Farrington Field, seeking at least $250M while pledging to keep the stadium for school use.

Joji brings his Solaris arena show to Dallas on July 8, 2026, performing material from new album Piss In The Wind alongside his biggest hits.