Crews broke ground on a new McDonald's in Highland Hills, a visible sign of retail investment in southern Dallas. Residents and leaders framed the moment as a win for a long‑underserved neighborhood.

Phoenix Pho’s new drive‑thru in north Fort Worth mixes pho, Vietnamese coffee and boba‑friendly drinks. The shop soft‑opened last Sunday and has a grand opening slated for July 5.

Fort Worth ISD has issued an RFP to sell or ground‑lease the closed Charles E. Nash Elementary campus, seeking development plans that balance new construction and preservation. The agency says bids must show financing, timelines and tree‑protection strategies.

Highs near 97°F and heat indexes above 100°F this weekend in Dallas, with gusts to 35 mph. City cooling centers are available for relief.

A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 80 years after prosecutors say he shot a man at a church meal, leaving the victim paralyzed.

A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 12 years after prosecutors say he groomed a child online and assaulted her multiple times in 2024. The DA credited Fort Worth police for helping bring the case to trial.

Frisco will run overnight spraying after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile; officials say no human cases have been confirmed and urge standard precautions.

RentCafe data shows Mesquite gives renters nearly 1,000 sq ft for $1,500, while Dallas and Frisco deliver much less. See which DFW suburbs offer the most space.

Irving’s Earth Coffee is bringing its organic menu and global coffee classics to Little Elm, targeting a late‑August to early‑September 2026 opening on Eldorado Parkway.

A White Settlement sergeant was recognized at the State of Texas awards after officers found IEDs and multiple guns in a parked van in 2024. Local leaders say quick action likely prevented a deadly attack.

An Arlington assistant city attorney says she was fired after sharing redacted records tied to the Tarrant County sheriff’s son’s arrest, prompting questions about transparency.

Zalat Pizza will open a McKinney location this summer, bringing late-night specialty pies and delivery service to North Central Expressway.

A roughly 40,000-square-foot Dave & Buster's is coming to north McKinney on July 27, promising games, big screens and free gameplay for the first 100 guests.