Conroe ordered surveyors off its Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant after contractors tied to the Mustang Express pipeline attempted access, pausing local survey work.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is set to open at 4980 Broadway Drive in north Plano, offering cardamom- and saffron-spiced brews alongside lattes and pastries. A soft opening is expected once inspections finish.

Randy Halprin appeared in a Dallas courtroom Friday as pretrial motions continue after appellate judges ordered a new trial. The short hearing focused on scheduling and counsel disputes.

Garland police searched a wooded area north of Firewheel Parkway after a family‑violence disturbance; officers said the public was not in danger.

Fort Worth paused most new hiring after a memo from City Manager Jay Chapa warned of a projected budget shortfall. Police, fire and seasonal roles are exempt.

Bojangles will open its first McKinney location on March 17 at a South Central Expressway site, bringing biscuits, chicken sandwiches and the Bo‑Berry Biscuit to town.

Dallas police say Alejandro Silva Marines is wanted after an infant was critically injured on March 3. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

A Tarrant County jury convicted 20‑year‑old Taymour Makarem and sentenced him to 75 years for a July 16, 2023 shooting outside a QuikTrip in Arlington.

Two people were found with gunshot wounds in Fort Worth on Friday; both were taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries as detectives investigate.

A 23-year-old woman died after laying her moped down to avoid a turning car in Arlington; police say the driver stayed and is cooperating.

Houston-based SPB Hospitality sold Logan's Roadhouse to Dallas operator SSCP Management, owner of CiCi's and Corner Bakery. Terms were not disclosed and SSCP's acquisition history hints at possible store refreshes.

Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen has closed its McKinney restaurant after a short run; the Plano location remains open for orders and dine-in. Community Impact and the restaurant's site confirm the change.

A dashcam posted by Lee Merritt has reignited a dispute over whether Hurst officers used excessive force during a Jan. 16 traffic stop. Hurst says its internal review found the claims unfounded while the DA continues to investigate.