DFW developers are leaning on immersive retail, music programming and farm‑to‑table hospitality to make mixed‑use projects into day‑long destinations. Plano’s Haggard Farm and Frisco’s The Mix show the approach in action.

Mosquito samples in Mesquite's 75149 ZIP tested positive for West Nile, and crews will run targeted overnight spraying. Officials urge residents to follow the '4 Ds' and limit dusk‑to‑dawn activity.

Two people were found dead inside an apartment at Whispering Run in Hurst Thursday; police say the investigation is active and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Molly Tranchin says underwear brand EBY posted an AI‑altered clip of her partially nude and has sued in federal court seeking deletion and damages.

Fixe Southern House quietly closed its Clearfork location on June 11, leaving a prominent storefront empty and reservations canceled.

TCEQ has proposed rules to let treated fracking wastewater be applied to land; pilots show strong contaminant removal but critics say testing gaps remain.

Scattered storms possible Friday mid‑day in Dallas, followed by a blistering Saturday with heat indices into the low 100s.

A Fort Worth man got concurrent prison terms after his pickup crashed through an East Lancaster bus stop in July, killing 68‑year‑old Inez Caldwell. The judge ordered nine years served before parole consideration.

Isaac Rousso has reopened the Old Mill Inn at Fair Park as a full‑service bar and restaurant during the FIFA Fan Festival. The patio will screen World Cup matches and serve fair‑inspired dishes.

Dallas approved a $1.4M payout to end a 13‑year lawsuit over Home Depot’s 2011 move from Corsicana, resolving claims by Corsicana and Navarro County.

A bobcat was sighted near Johnson and Pearson in Keller; officials urged residents to give it room and watch small pets.

Gov. Abbott announced $750M in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds to more than 65,000 teachers, part of a statewide push to reward top educators and shore up staffing.

Amore's Pasta and Pizza at 1605 W Northwest Hwy in Grapevine reopened May 1 under new owner Santosh Chitrakar, who says the menu and recipes will remain unchanged.