An orange "coming soon" sign and state permit filings point to a nearly 23,000‑sq‑ft Dave & Buster’s at The Village at Cumberland Park, though start and opening dates remain unclear.

A Dallas hospitality group has placed an $18.8M stalking‑horse bid to buy Razzoo's out of Chapter 11 and will decide which locations and staff to keep.

City officials say scammers are sending fake planning invoices that demand wire transfers. Verify invoices with city staff; police are investigating.

A Tyler man was sentenced to 33 months after admitting he recruited drivers to transport undocumented migrants via social media. Bank records and texts tied him to the scheme.

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson announces the approval of a stable funding plan for the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, promising secure retirements for first responders.

Dallas fully integrates vaping into its smoking ban to align with other Texas cities, with new rules on electronic smoking devices effective December 11, including a ban in indoor, enclosed spaces, and near building entrances.

The Atrium in Garland, Texas, will host the annual Quinceañera Fair on February 21, 2026, featuring various vendors for event planning, with free admission and parking.

Dallas seeks art for Harry Stone Center, budgets $120,000; kids' Build Your Own Hero Workshop with LEGO, art, storytelling, photos with Santa, and artists' guidance on December 13, 2025. RSVP required.

Arlington Parks & Recreation warns residents to inspect ash trees and avoid moving firewood after emerald ash borer was confirmed in Tarrant County. The post includes photos, signs to watch for and a statewide reporting hotline.

Stonebriar Centre confirmed six new tenants for 2026 — from Alo Yoga and Abercrombie to Princess Polly and Little Woodrow’s — part of an ongoing leasing push at the Frisco mall.

Acquario is opening a pizza‑and‑pasta bar at the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. spot in Keller, promising wood‑fired pies and daily‑made pasta in early 2026.

Dallas' 2025 Convention Center Master Plan shows progress in land acquisition, design phases, and financial performance, anticipating the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other future events.

Dallas Animal Services hosts "Calming the Canines" on New Year's Eve to ease shelter animals' anxiety from fireworks, with community members invited to comfort pets.