State filings show a 174,578‑sq‑ft Walmart Supercenter is headed for Alvarado, with construction slated to break ground in November 2026 and finish in November 2027.

A late-evening wreck at East Lancaster and Ward avenues left one driver dead and prompted a Traffic Investigation Unit probe. The Tarrant County medical examiner has identified the victim.

Peter Licata told the FWISD board just 20 teacher vacancies remain, but visible pushback at the July 21 meeting highlighted ongoing staffing gaps. The board also changed hiring rules to speed placements.

Ellis County commissioners approved a countywide burn ban on July 21, 2026, effective immediately across unincorporated areas amid high fire danger.

A Houston-born Chino-Boricua kitchen has opened in Grand Prairie, folding mofongo and tostones into orange chicken, ribs and other comforting, plate-style dishes. Locals report lines and steady takeout traffic.

Triple‑digit heat and high ozone will make much of Dallas dangerous to be outside today; cooling centers are available.

The Southwest Power Pool warned July 20 it could order rolling blackouts across 14 central states after record demand and power‑plant outages left reserves thin.

Texas hit a record 14.47M nonfarm jobs in June after adding 43,400 payroll positions, leaving it the top state for monthly gains.

State filings show Chuck E. Cheese is eyeing an 18,000‑sq‑ft Adventure World at 801 W. 15th St. in Plano, a standalone play center larger than the Arlington pilot.

A new Dallas Morning News analysis maps OpenAI/UPenn exposure scores onto DFW jobs; customer service ranks high while fast-food — the region’s largest employer — shows low exposure.

An armed person allegedly set a house on fire on Delaware Avenue and remains barricaded inside while Dallas Fire-Rescue protects nearby homes. Police have not yet released the suspect’s identity.

Cypress Creek Montfort Drive opened in North Dallas with 168 units — 116 income‑restricted and 52 market‑rate — backed by LIHTC, city loans and Walker Settlement vouchers.

A man was shot late Monday at Creekside Villas in southeast Dallas and is in serious condition. Police say suspects fled and are asking for tips.