The HEB Chamber of Commerce is launching the 2026 Youth in Government program in collaboration with Hurst, Euless, and Bedford to educate high schoolers on city governance and offer a college scholarship opportunity.

A large police response surrounded North Dallas High as students returned Jan. 6; authorities later said the call that prompted the response was a prank and an investigation is ongoing.

CRC Group will consolidate four Dallas offices into a 49,000‑square‑foot suite at Lakeside Square, moving 200+ employees in early 2026. The deal nudges the tower’s occupancy higher as leasing activity picks up.

DFW led U.S. metros in 2024 with roughly 71,788 building permits approved. Despite the surge, Zillow says the region still faces about a 49,000‑unit shortfall.

Chef Jake Morgan’s Flama Blanca brings a cult‑favorite chorizo burger and modern tacos to a shared courtyard behind Tulips in Near Southside.

A new Insomnia Cookies at Addison Walk opens Saturday with an all‑day grand opening, free classic cookies and a limited free‑delivery promo for Dallas neighborhoods.

Barrel & Bones will open in North Richland Hills with brunch, late‑night drinks and a Friday ribbon‑cutting.

Short‑lived Preston Center PoBoy Shop closed after Christmas 2025. Owner Evan Meagher cited rising costs and his house‑cured model as unsustainable.

A body was spotted in Buffalo Bayou near Commerce and Fannin on Jan. 6, prompting a downtown recovery and an active death investigation. Authorities say the medical examiner will determine cause as police process the scene.

A new Arlington sandwich shop tucks an independent bookstore behind a secret shelf, pairing grilled cheese and PB&J with local indie authors. The hybrid spot blends comfort food and a cozy, fairy-lit book nook.

A three-story apartment building on Lloyd Drive in Dallas caught fire Tuesday; the first and second floors were reported damaged and crews were on scene.

Fort Worth homicide detectives are investigating after an unidentified woman found with a head injury in the 6400 block of Normandy Road died at a hospital.

Body‑cam footage shows Dallas officers pull a woman back from the edge of an East Camp Wisdom Road bridge on Christmas Eve. The brief rescue highlights holiday mental‑health risks and 988 resources.