Vicela, a new coffee-and-cocktail lounge from Laura Elias, will open on Magnolia with a Feb. 19 soft launch and a public opening in early March.

All Time Low will headline the Good Ranchers Concert Series at the 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, with Giovannie and the Hired Guns also performing.

A Dallas judge delayed the high-profile murder trial in the 2020 killing of rapper MO3 as attorneys continue reviewing a large volume of evidence.

Eighty-five percent of eligible Fort Worth Report staff say they signed union cards and asked leadership for voluntary recognition to secure pay and layoff protections.

Aledo has sworn in its first police chief and opened a municipal complex, shifting routine policing from the county as the town grows. Officials say the new force will focus on community policing as it builds capacity.

Union Gospel Mission opened a Welcome Center on East Lancaster to centralize intake, health care and housing referrals for people experiencing homelessness. The site aims to speed connections into services as local need rises.

State filings show a $125.5M overhaul of I‑20 near Abilene between FM 600 and SH 351, with widening, bridge and drainage work penciled in for late 2026–2029.

The National Weather Service predicts varied weather for Dallas, with blustery winds, chances of sprinkles and flurries, and fluctuating temperatures through the week.

A 79-year-old Dallas man is jailed after police say he pulled a rifle and struck a firefighter while crews answered a grass fire in the Red Bird area.

The Flower Shop Coffee Co in Denton is praised for its community focus and local entrepreneurship, offering unique beverages and showcasing creativity.

Godley and Bono Fire Departments conducted a controlled burn at King ranch for land management and fire control training, as reported on Godley Fire Department's social media.

The City Auditor's Office released a report on urban park management and planning, highlighting transparency in planning, the Parkland Dedication Ordinance's effectiveness, and the need for improvements in maintenance scheduling and technology.

UNT’s North Texas Promise will cover tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Texas freshmen starting fall 2026.