EVO Entertainment has broken ground on an 82,000‑sq‑ft venue at The Village at Gateway in Forney, bringing theaters, bowling and a massive arcade to the east‑Dallas suburbs. The center is due to open in fall 2026.

Lazarus Gomes, 33, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after his probation for a drug offense was revoked due to violent acts against an intimate partner.

Henley & Partners puts Dallas among the world’s top millionaire hubs; corporate relocations and housing gaps are reshaping neighborhoods and markets.

A Dallas judge says a veteran county commissioner publicly mischaracterized her work and filed a defamation suit in county court. The complaint challenges his public attacks and the numbers he cited.

Isaac Salas, a Martin High School senior, has been honored as Arlington’s Student-Athlete of the Month for his impressive performance on the soccer field and academic achievements.

Arlington will get the Americana by Loews Hotels, a 507-room upscale hotel, following the demolition of the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. It will have 83,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a grand ballroom and event lawn.

Arlington plans a $15.2 million street maintenance project starting FY 2026, funded primarily by a sales tax, improving roads based on their condition index.

The City of Dallas bulletin provides winter preparation tips for residents and property managers, emphasizing emergency plans, pipe insulation, and communication.

Fresca Palapa’s Grapevine Mills kiosk closed Jan. 11, removing its fresh juices, smoothies and aguas frescas from the mall’s food lineup. Online listings are inconsistent.

A child in Fort Worth was shot after reportedly accessing a gun safe; police say the child is stable and detectives are investigating.

Officer Thomas Fury, badge #11710, was fired after a disciplinary hearing tied to an August family‑violence arrest, the department announced on Jan. 22.

Northwest ISD finalized new attendance boundaries for 2026-27 that create zones for two new campuses opening in August 2026. Limited grandfathering will allow some rising 5th-, 7th- and 8th-graders to stay at their current schools.

A man died after a Thursday afternoon shooting on the 300 block of S Glasgow Drive in Dallas; police say a suspect is in custody and detectives are investigating.