Cantina La Rosa opened Feb. 13 in the former Fernando’s space in Preston Hollow, serving Tex‑Mex plates, margaritas and a covered patio from the Smoky Rose team.

Ugly Dumpling will open its first DFW spot at 213 N. Central Expy in Allen, bringing hand‑made xiao long bao, dim sum and bubble tea to the corridor.

La Casita, a Bad Bunny‑themed pop‑up, opens Feb. 13 at Social A in Dallas with island cocktails, guest DJs and a Bad Bunny‑heavy soundtrack through March 7.

A woman was shot Thursday at an apartment complex in the Love Field area of Dallas; she was taken to the hospital in stable condition and no arrests have been announced.

Denton County investigators released a bulletin seeking help identifying a man seen near Fishtrap Road and U.S. 380 after a Dec. 31 stabbing. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for tips.

A $635,000 market study will test whether the long‑vacant Butler Place can be reshaped as a major downtown development while preserving key historic elements.

Heavy equipment, barriers and fresh paving are reshaping Arlington’s Entertainment District as crews ready a 2.73‑mile street circuit for the Java House Grand Prix on March 13–15, 2026.

A pedestrian died after an 18‑wheeler struck them on the northbound S R.L. Thornton Freeway near East Laureland Road shortly before 9:30 p.m., police say.

A Tarrant County jury convicted Luis Boscan of aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child; a judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors credited Fort Worth police.

A Dallas County conviction has delivered life in prison to the man who killed two Chick‑fil‑A workers in Irving in June 2024. Prosecutors also won two 20‑year sentences for the related assault counts.

Warm Friday gives way to wet weather: showers and thunderstorms move in late Friday night into Saturday. Expect around 1–2 inches of rain and gusty winds.

Two 19-year-olds were arrested in Texas after Broward detectives linked them to the death of 22-year-old Hunter Howell found at a West Broward boat ramp.

Crescent Real Estate secured a $596M three‑year refinancing for The Crescent in Uptown Dallas, tapping a floating‑rate CMBS loan placed with Goldman and J.P. Morgan. The structure buys time but creates another near‑term refinancing event to manage.