A DART bus plunged into a construction hole on Harry Hines Boulevard early Thursday; 15 people were hospitalized and investigators are probing how a road-cover plate shifted.

Cedar Hill police say a domestic dispute led to an early‑morning shooting on Venus Court that left one person injured; investigators are on scene.

Charlie’s Tavern & Kitchen has opened in Lake Highlands, trading in the Tailgaters footprint for a Cheers‑inspired pub with brunch, late‑night bites and big‑screen sports. The team will host a grand‑opening celebration on June 27.

A Denison man was sentenced to life after prosecutors say he filmed a woman as she overdosed on fentanyl he supplied. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Macie Joe Chastain.

A new Robert Elliott home in Highland Park lists for $21.5 million, offering roughly 11,430 square feet, patios and a pool. The asking price sits well above recent public valuations.

Seared quietly soft‑launched on White Settlement Road with a prix‑fixe steak dinner, unlimited fries and craft cocktails. The remodeled spot aims for an elevated yet neighborhood vibe.

A 961.3‑acre tract outside Rhome, Texas, is listed for about $43 million as nearby retail and master‑planned subdivisions reshape the area.

Stonelake closed construction financing and plans a 17‑story Class A office tower at 2626 McKinney in Uptown Dallas, targeting delivery in early 2028.

A new Census snapshot finds Texas still tops large states in births per woman, but a decades‑long decline in fertility raises questions for schools, services and the workforce.

Chicago-based Potbelly will open a street-level shop at The National next Monday, adding a new lunchtime option for downtown workers and hotel guests.

Dallas College picked Matthews Development to lead an 800,000-square-foot El Centro campus that will link transit and the convention center while adding new training and admin space.

Austin’s Torchy’s lands an upscale flagship at 23Springs in Uptown Dallas next Wednesday, complete with a patio, full bar and opening‑day giveaways. The first 100 in line could win queso for a year.

Senators grilled insurers and regulators after the state saw a roughly 79% jump in homeowner premiums over six years; TDI also issued an AI bulletin and published county‑level data. The session gathered industry, consumer advocates and new regulatory guidance as officials weigh next steps.