A LabCafe analysis finds Texas ranks fourth‑highest for STIs; Bexar County recorded the highest metro rate in the state, public‑health officials say. Local clinics are expanding testing amid alarming trends.

Lupe Tortilla is taking over the former Buca di Beppo at 2701 E. State Hwy 114 and is expected to open this summer after a roughly $1M renovation.

Colin Allred broke his neutrality and endorsed Jasmine Crockett after a TikTok alleged James Talarico called him ‘a mediocre Black man.’ The move raises stakes before the March 3 primary.

A chef‑run sushi bar and a neon‑lit snack cantina are joining East Dock in Oak Cliff this spring, with a walking‑dinner on April 11 and a May grand opening.

A woman was shot Monday in the Glen Oaks section of Dallas’ Red Bird neighborhood and later died at a hospital as police investigate. No arrests have been reported.

Old Prosper Partners closed on 2,500 acres south of Lake Ray Roberts for a master‑planned community expected to be worth about $5.1 billion at completion.

The Mavericks will overhaul their Design District headquarters in a multimillion-dollar, yearlong project while weighing options for a new arena and campus.

Dallas police say one suspect was shot and no officers were injured after an officer-involved shooting on the 4300 block of Woodhollow Drive. Investigation is ongoing.

Bread Zeppelin opened its McKinney shop at 3241 S. Custer Road and is giving away free Zeppelins and bowls on Wednesday, Feb. 4 until 3 p.m.

McKinney opened a 40,000‑sq‑ft Fire Administration Building at 2100 Taylor Burk Drive — the first phase of a $53M public‑safety campus funded by a 2019 bond.

A Near Southside kitchen folds Japanese technique into birria, ramen and tacos — plus a hidden speakeasy — with a rotating, dinner-only menu.

One person died and two others were seriously injured after a pickup allegedly ran a red light and hit a sedan in West Dallas. Police arrested a 31-year-old driver on suspicion of intoxication charges.

Federal data show Texans reported roughly $293.5M lost to business‑email‑compromise in 2024, part of $1.35B in statewide internet‑crime losses. Investigators urge simple protections.