A new Sichuan‑forward Chinese spot has opened on Virginia Parkway, serving mapo tofu, dumplings and Chinese‑American favorites. The restaurant lists delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Fantuan.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

A Tarrant County auto‑crimes operation found a suspected Dallas County chop shop, with multiple stolen cars recovered and evidence linked to eight more vehicles.

Two groups exchanged gunfire at an Oak Cliff strip mall, wounding an innocent bystander while police search for those involved. Detectives are reviewing surveillance and seeking tips.

Records now list Feb. 2, 2033 as Josh Duggar’s earliest federal release date after roughly two months were added to his 151‑month term. The change comes amid a pending appeal and a dispute over prison mail logs.

Coach Glen Gulutzan said Roope Hintz is unlikely to return in the Stars' first-round series against Minnesota. Hintz has skated alone but hasn’t cleared a team practice.

A radar‑indicated tornado was observed Tuesday between Mineral Wells and Cool, prompting Tornado Warnings and watches for parts of western Dallas–Fort Worth. Forecasters tracked the rotating storm as it moved southeast.

Pioneer’s exit from its 1.1M‑sf Hidden Ridge HQ left a large vacancy and tipped North Texas to negative Q1 absorption, creating a major Class A leasing test.

A 5.5‑acre Dallas lot bought with 1998 bond funds sits trashed and hosts a homeless encampment. Records show the city paid $1.1M for land meant for Elm Fork flood work.

Seegar’s Deli has soft‑opened in The Cedars, serving RC Provisions pastrami, fried bologna, house wagyu roast beef, coffee and cocktails while it prepares evening service.

Olive Garden opened Monday at 311 N Clark Rd in Cedar Hill Village with a Chamber ribbon cutting and local hiring underway.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has entered a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction and will take an indefinite leave, the university said. The move removes a high-profile transfer from the Red Raiders' offseason plans.

B4 Barbeque moved its lunchtime window from Mabank to 103 U.S. 287 in Rhome, bringing wagyu brisket, big ribs and Top 50 cred closer to Fort Worth. The stand often sells out by midafternoon.