Julio Chavez was sentenced to 45 years after prosecutors say he groomed a 12‑year‑old and collected explicit material. Federal authorities say investigators found hundreds of files on his phone.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

Shorty's will open March 16 on the downtown McKinney square with hot dogs, smash burgers and house cocktails. The owners plan to showcase early photos of the square inside the restaurant.

An 18-year-old pleaded guilty and was given a 30-year sentence for the June 24, 2024 Claire Court shooting that killed Jesus Galarza, the Tarrant County DA said.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Children’s Health and Dr. Jason Jarin, alleging illegal gender‑’transition’ treatments for minors and Medicaid fraud. The hospital says it follows the law.

White Castle filed plans for a 3,430‑sq‑ft Grandscape build in The Colony, with construction set to start April 1 and a target late‑summer/early‑fall 2026 opening. The project is listed at about $2.1M and should add roughly 80–100 jobs.

Cloud Naan has soft-opened its first U.S. location in Richardson, serving stuffed naans and karak chai from a compact South Greenville storefront. Expect fusion and traditional flavors.

Maya Creamery & Lounge opened Feb. 13 in Flower Mound, offering hand-rolled ice cream, falooda and bubble tea in a lounge-style setting.

A new $1M Starbucks is set to open at Hub 121 in McKinney on Monday, Feb. 23, adding another drive‑thru option to the busy 121 corridor.

San Diego’s Manna Heaven is opening an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue in north Fort Worth, replacing Dublin’s Square. Tables will have mini grills and shabu options.

City leaders proposed weekend car-free blocks on Main Street to host fans, vendors and programming during the 2026 World Cup, but permits, costs and transit details remain unsettled.

UNT warns of a $45 million budget gap after international master’s enrollment plunged and state funding fell; leaders say targeted cuts and student-success investments are coming.

Allen police arrested figure skating coach Benjamin Shroats after two athletes accused him of inappropriate relationships, one allegedly starting when a skater was a minor.