Fort Worth‑based HTeaO has filed state permits for four Rio Grande Valley shops, starting with a $1.15M Brownsville build. Timelines put construction this year.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

San Martín Bakery will open at 5500 Preston Rd in Plano this spring, offering freshly baked pastries, Guatemalan‑roasted coffee and a full breakfast‑to‑dinner menu.

The Kebab Shop arrives in McKinney’s West Grove Friday with wraps, bowls and Mediterranean sides. The company confirmed the launch on social media ahead of the opening.

Keller, Roanoke and northeast Fort Worth saw 96 homes sell in January 2026, down from 101 a year earlier. The small dip follows broader Fort Worth price softness.

Forbes' 2026 employer rankings include Cook Children's, JPS, Southwest and Toyota among North Texas standouts. Hospitals make up many of the local entries.

Collinsville coach Derrick Jenkins has appealed a proposed termination after being placed on leave in October as police and state officials continue reviews. The district says it is following procedures while investigations proceed.

Kasa's acquisition of Mint House folds nearly 1,000 units — including the landmark 70 Pine — into its portfolio, a shift CEO Roman Pedan called a "maturation moment."

A multi-agency police chase in Carrollton ended in a crash and a reported shooting Tuesday morning, FOX 4 reported. Investigators remain on scene and details are limited.

A 40‑year‑old Dallas man was arrested after a Sunday shooting in Red Bird killed a 21‑year‑old. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Fort Worth will place AEDs in patrol cars after an officer's near-fatal cardiac arrest; a donation plus training will fund the rollout to boost survival citywide.

Celina's council unanimously amended the zoning code so heavy industrial uses require special permits across most nonresidential zones, a move officials say shields land from SB 840's by‑right rules.

An unexpectedly policy-focused primary is under way in North Texas as Tiffany Clark, the District 13 incumbent, faces challenger Kimberly Boswell. Early voting runs Feb. 17 6 627 ahead of the March 3 primary.