An emo‑themed cafe called CoffeEmos will open in Deep Ellum in April, pairing pop‑punk playlists with specialty lattes and a live stage. The shop will take over the former Urban Venue at 3114 Swiss Ave.

Two candidates are vying for Lewisville ISD’s District 5 seat as the district grapples with budget strain and enrollment drops.

A crowded Airbnb in Celina drew hundreds of teens over the weekend and broke up after officers reported gunfire. Two people were arrested and the owner pulled the listing.

Perch Bistro and Bar will close after dinner on April 4. Owner Lynae Fearing said the two-year-old spot never became profitable and staff will be offered roles nearby.

Mid‑60s start; highs near 88°F with gusts up to 30 mph.

The Renegades are rebranding and relocating to Toyota Stadium in Frisco, hiring Rick Neuheisel while keeping Luis Perez as the franchise quarterback ahead of the March 28 opener.

A Weatherford registered sex offender was arrested after a USB found outside the Parker County sheriff’s office turned out to contain more than 2,000 child sexual‑abuse images.

Astra Kitchen + Lounge opened at HALL Arts Hotel, pairing a Spencer Finch light installation with Wellingtons, pressed sushi and glittery cocktails.

MasterChef judge Tiffany Derry will open The Landing at EpicCentral on April 9, blending Southern comfort with a sports-bar–meets‑lounge vibe. Expect brisket egg rolls, fried bologna and craft cocktails.

Birmingham-based Highline Hospitality bought the Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine and will operate the lakeside conference hotel near DFW Airport. The move expands Highline’s Texas footprint.

The Dallas Stars clinched a fifth straight Stanley Cup playoff berth Sunday night after results elsewhere handed them a postseason spot despite a home loss.

Renters in Dallas posted a TikTok showing a concealed ceiling room in their Airbnb; follow‑up clips say the listing photos were misleading and the footage has gone viral.

A teenage girl was shot inside an Arlington home on March 20; a relative has been arrested and faces multiple felony counts. Two other children were reportedly in the room.