Dallas favorite Mike's Chicken is expanding to Frisco with a roughly 3,000‑sq‑ft interior remodel and an estimated $350K build‑out, targeting an April finish. The brand will join two Dallas shops and a coming Plano location.

Denton City Council will hold a public hearing on changing 24.941 acres at University and Golden Hoof Drive from agricultural to commercial use. Thomas Fletcher represents the proposal, with possible penalties for violations.

Fort Worth City Council's work session on Feb 3 will cover housing tax credits, council priorities, student placement opportunities, and other key issues.

A Dallas constable candidate who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor could be legally blocked from serving even if he wins the March primary.

Riyadh-born Smokey Beards Q opens at 3124 E. Belknap in Fort Worth with soft openings starting Jan. 29 and a beef-only menu focused on brisket and ribs.

Geyer Commons, Mansfield's new downtown park, opens with a three-day celebration featuring a cottage vendor market, splash pad, music and family programming.

A tiny Southwest Fort Worth shop is turning out 18‑inch New York–style pies with a long‑fermented poolish dough and a short, rotating menu. The owner is taking it slow to keep quality high.

Fort Worth police found an unidentified man dead inside a tent Wednesday; authorities say it's the city's second suspected cold‑weather fatality this week.

A man was found dead inside a car in the 7200 block of Great Trinity Forest Way as Dallas homicide detectives investigate.

Ponder High senior Caden Nowicki remains in intensive care after a sledding accident. The district and community have organized donations and prayers for his family.

Rep. Julie Johnson bought Palantir shares in early 2025 and later sold them while publicly criticizing ICE — a combination now drawing ethics scrutiny. The trades and her committee role have put her under a new spotlight ahead of a primary.

Mesquite city services resume with limited hours post-holiday, some programs canceled. Recreation centers open 12-6 p.m.; golf course, natatorium closed.

The City of Fort Worth detailed their response to Winter Storm Fern, including maintaining essential services, housing over 1,200 homeless individuals, and road safety efforts.