Medical City Plano topped off a $108 million patient-tower expansion this week, a visible milestone in a project adding floors, helipads and new patient rooms. The build is meant to boost capacity at Collin County’s Level I Trauma Center.

City data show missed residential trash collections fell in late 2025 as route and equipment fixes took hold, though numbers remain above pre‑transition levels.

Michael Talley is Plano’s new economic development director as Doug McDonald moves up to deputy city manager. The hire signals a renewed push on corporate recruitment.

Fort Worth deliberates tax incentives for Stellar Energy Americas to build a manufacturing facility, focusing on data center cooling equipment, with promises of investment and local jobs.

Oak Cliff Cultural Center's "Drawn to Life" exhibition runs until February 13, featuring works from seven artists. The gallery showcases various art forms and is accompanied by events, like dance workshops and a fashion camp.

Mark Taylor’s family says Tesla’s safety systems failed in a 2020 crash and that key onboard data may be missing after the car was shipped overseas.

Prosper Police Chief Doug Kowalski is retiring after a 49-year career in law enforcement, expanding his department and earning accolades for leadership.

Fort Worth artist Paul Miller carved a bucking bull ice sculpture as a tribute to Texas culture and the local rodeo, drawing neighbors and online viewers to this Texas winter wonderland.

K-pop superstars TWICE hit Dallas Jan. 31–Feb. 1 with a 360-degree stage, new solo moments and a surprise tied to the animated hit K-Pop Demon Hunters.

A 16-year-old girl, Elizabeth Angle, died in a sledding accident in Texas, with her friend Grace injured. No arrests have been made. Her school and community mourn her loss.

Mark Swann will retire March 17, and Dallas will form a five‑member commission to nominate a new city auditor. The vacancy comes as the city continues to search for a permanent inspector general.

The Arlington City Council meets Tuesday with live broadcasts and other viewing options provided for public convenience and transparency in local governance.

Dallas released a Jan. 23 budget packet that opens community surveys, listening sessions and council hearings to shape the FY27 biennial budget.