Houston swore in 92 new cadets this week, a milestone officials say brings the mayor's hires to 480. The recruits are part of a months‑long push to rebuild HFD ranks.

Phase I has begun on Westside Village, a $1.7B, 37‑acre project west of downtown Fort Worth that will bring hundreds of apartments, new office space and a repurposed entertainment venue.

A Washington, D.C. civil‑rights attorney, Elizabeth Paukstis, died after being struck by a UPS truck on Loop 256 in Palestine. Police say the driver remained and investigators are still gathering evidence.

City leaders proposed weekend car-free blocks on Main Street to host fans, vendors and programming during the 2026 World Cup, but permits, costs and transit details remain unsettled.

Coppell High School was evacuated Wednesday after a phoned-in bomb threat; police later secured the campus and confirmed there was no danger. The district closed school while investigators searched.

A modern hilltop estate in Fort Worth's Riverhills has been relisted at about $12 million, featuring a heated infinity pool, private theater and a hidden 1,200-bottle wine room.

A dual‑branded IHOP and Applebee's opens in Euless on Feb. 24 with a grand‑opening giveaway: the first 100 customers may receive free short stacks for a year.

Parents at a Haslet private school say they discovered the pastor’s son was a registered sex offender working on campus, prompting withdrawals and demands for leadership change.

Forbes' 2026 employer rankings include Cook Children's, JPS, Southwest and Toyota among North Texas standouts. Hospitals make up many of the local entries.

Collinsville coach Derrick Jenkins has appealed a proposed termination after being placed on leave in October as police and state officials continue reviews. The district says it is following procedures while investigations proceed.

CapRock plans a $30 million, two-building industrial park next to McKinney National Airport with suites from about 20,000 to nearly 140,000 square feet. Groundbreaking is planned for spring 2026.

New York’s Maman is opening a Casa Linda Plaza café in East Dallas; signage is up and renovations are slated to start in April with a November target. The brand plans pastries, coffee and daytime lunch service.

Toyota Financial Services plans to occupy Southstone Yards' seven‑story mass‑timber tower this spring or summer, adding a major office near Toyota’s North American campus. The lease brings hundreds of employees and marks a milestone for timber construction in DFW.