A new Southern comfort spot is set to open in Southern Dallas next week with fried chicken, catfish, a Wall of Fame and community-focused catering. The Reserve at Redbird will handle events.

Celina approved $189M for 2026 infrastructure projects, prioritizing water upgrades and a plan to convert downtown streets to concrete as the first year of a five‑year program.

A pedestrian was killed early Thursday in east Oak Cliff after a vehicle fled the scene; Dallas police say the driver left before officers arrived.

McKinney's Sheesh Kitchen is expanding to Frisco with a halal-certified menu of shawarma, gyros, bowls and loaded fries.

Caroline M. Hill, 21, says the Lyda Hunt–Margaret Trust was looted and seeks a $15M accounting in Dallas probate court as appeals courts refuse to freeze the case.

Sunny Saturday warms into the low 80s, then a cold front Sunday brings high winds and a Fire Weather Watch for areas west of I‑35.

Conroe ordered surveyors off its Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant after contractors tied to the Mustang Express pipeline attempted access, pausing local survey work.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is set to open at 4980 Broadway Drive in north Plano, offering cardamom- and saffron-spiced brews alongside lattes and pastries. A soft opening is expected once inspections finish.

Randy Halprin appeared in a Dallas courtroom Friday as pretrial motions continue after appellate judges ordered a new trial. The short hearing focused on scheduling and counsel disputes.

Garland police searched a wooded area north of Firewheel Parkway after a family‑violence disturbance; officers said the public was not in danger.

Fort Worth paused most new hiring after a memo from City Manager Jay Chapa warned of a projected budget shortfall. Police, fire and seasonal roles are exempt.

Bojangles will open its first McKinney location on March 17 at a South Central Expressway site, bringing biscuits, chicken sandwiches and the Bo‑Berry Biscuit to town.

Dallas police say Alejandro Silva Marines is wanted after an infant was critically injured on March 3. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.