The Garland Code Compliance deploys a community aid approach through Code Cares, encouraging volunteerism for property upkeep rather than just enforcing codes.

Arlington, Texas completed 45 lane miles of street improvements in FY25, funded primarily by a quarter-cent street sales tax. Maintenance priorities are set via an OCI system.

All Time Low will headline the Good Ranchers Concert Series at the 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, with Giovannie and the Hired Guns also performing.

Texas Rangers and Delaware North host a job fair on February 7 to fill seasonal positions at Globe Life Field.

State inspectors cleared Dallas County Jail after a three-day review; county officials hail the result while past violations keep scrutiny high.

State regulators say Plano’s Wellness Education Center falsified records and faces about $200,000 in penalties after its license was revoked. The action also suspended three licenses and includes a lifetime ban for the owner.

Tikka House is heading to Frisco with a 2,000‑sq‑ft space on Coit Road and a menu that mixes North and South Indian classics with Indo‑Chinese plates.

Buffalo’s The Hoagie Stop is opening its first Texas location at Fort Worth’s Shops at Basswood in 2026, bringing its Westside Special and steak hoagies to the city.

Steve Pier will lead the Texas Workforce Commission starting Feb. 2, moving from the Department of Information Resources. His hire comes amid a broader shuffle in state agency leadership.

Frisco closed 181 homes in December 2025, slipping from a year earlier as mid-price listings drove most sales and local brokers trimmed asking prices.

Analysis of Zillow data shows Texas listings averaged about 117 days to sell last year. Sellers should expect longer listing windows and plan accordingly.

A Dallas judge delayed the high-profile murder trial in the 2020 killing of rapper MO3 as attorneys continue reviewing a large volume of evidence.

Rep. Brian Harrison asked House leaders to hold interim hearings in Austin to explore banning Sharia law, joining a statewide push that includes Abbott's actions and a GOP ballot question.