Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert will lead a Dallas delegation to New York to sell the city's growing finance hub, but officials left many details unsaid.

Dallas County reports roughly 187 open jail‑guard positions; a commissioner has asked for about $1.5M in mid‑year funds to boost pay and speed hires. The shortage is pushing overtime and tightening daily operations at the Lew Sterrett complex.

Mild Friday turns gusty Saturday; highs in the low 60s today and a rapid warmup later next week.

A Collinsville crash last Wednesday escalated into an armed confrontation; the driver was later identified as Bradley Bennett and has died, officials say.

A Washington, D.C. civil‑rights attorney, Elizabeth Paukstis, died after being struck by a UPS truck on Loop 256 in Palestine. Police say the driver remained and investigators are still gathering evidence.

Julio Chavez was sentenced to 45 years after prosecutors say he groomed a 12‑year‑old and collected explicit material. Federal authorities say investigators found hundreds of files on his phone.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

Shorty's will open March 16 on the downtown McKinney square with hot dogs, smash burgers and house cocktails. The owners plan to showcase early photos of the square inside the restaurant.

An 18-year-old pleaded guilty and was given a 30-year sentence for the June 24, 2024 Claire Court shooting that killed Jesus Galarza, the Tarrant County DA said.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Children’s Health and Dr. Jason Jarin, alleging illegal gender‑’transition’ treatments for minors and Medicaid fraud. The hospital says it follows the law.

White Castle filed plans for a 3,430‑sq‑ft Grandscape build in The Colony, with construction set to start April 1 and a target late‑summer/early‑fall 2026 opening. The project is listed at about $2.1M and should add roughly 80–100 jobs.

Cloud Naan has soft-opened its first U.S. location in Richardson, serving stuffed naans and karak chai from a compact South Greenville storefront. Expect fusion and traditional flavors.

Maya Creamery & Lounge opened Feb. 13 in Flower Mound, offering hand-rolled ice cream, falooda and bubble tea in a lounge-style setting.