The Collin County DA's office celebrated staff promotions on Facebook, lauding Danni Barnel, Kayden Rigby, Maryann Greiss, and Rachel Cox for their dedication and professionalism.

Two Dallas officers were transported to the hospital after a collision during an emergency response near Peavy Road and North Buckner Boulevard. Other driver uninjured; traffic affected.

Senior Officer S. Bushee was named City of Euless Employee of the Month for January, celebrated by the police department for exceptional community service and dedication.

Harmony School of Innovation students displayed their STEM projects at a festival, earning praise from attendees including police and local leaders for their ingenuity and potential in science and technology.

Burleson, Texas police officers and firefighters partnered with Target for a "Heroes & Helpers" event, shopping with local children to foster community relations and spread holiday cheer.

Charlie Skaggs is named the new chief of Keller Fire-Rescue, already serving interim since June and bringing over 25 years of fire service experience.

The Burleson Police Department has cleared a crash at E Renfro St. and S Hurst Rd, reopening the road for traffic. Details on the crash's cause and injuries are pending.

Centurion American is converting the former Crowne Plaza into Hotel Dax, a 426-room lifestyle property with 32,000 square feet of meeting space opening early 2026.

State filings show McDonald’s USA plans a 3,845‑sq‑ft restaurant at PGA Parkway and Preston Road in Frisco with construction slated for Feb–June 2026.

Panda Express opened a new restaurant in west Plano last Wednesday at Windhaven Parkway near the Tollway, marking the chain’s third location in the city. The grand‑opening included a ribbon‑cutting and community giveaways.

DFW has issued an RFP for 14 new retail and dining spots across Terminals A, B, E and F, prioritizing North Texas concepts and small businesses with proposals due in early February.

A five‑story luxury apartment building in East Dallas has completed construction, delivering 327 units and a large amenity package on a long‑vacant block.

A Charles Dilbeck motor‑court on Harry Hines is now at the center of a Dallas lawsuit that calls the Cole Manor Motel an "infamous crime hub." A court ordered nearly $1M in penalties and a Dec. 21 security deadline ahead of January hearings.