H‑E‑B bought roughly 25 acres in Royse City and says site work will begin this summer, with the new store expected to open in 2028. The move fits into a wider North Texas expansion.

March inspections in Tarrant County flagged rodent droppings, roaches and plumbing failures at several eateries; many operators corrected problems and reopened.

Hickory House BBQ, a decades‑old Riverfront plate‑lunch spot, plans to close after its owner says a new tenant’s lease offer priced them out. Regulars were caught off guard.

Chick‑fil‑A plans a $50M distribution center near Lubbock’s airport that the company says will create about 80 jobs with average pay near $60,000 a year.

RealPage has named Zahir Khoja its first chief fintech officer, tapping the former Wave Financial CEO to lead payments and resident‑finance efforts at its Richardson HQ.

Houston-based SPB Hospitality sold Logan's Roadhouse to Dallas operator SSCP Management, owner of CiCi's and Corner Bakery. Terms were not disclosed and SSCP's acquisition history hints at possible store refreshes.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opened a Nashville flagship Thursday, pairing western‑inspired retail with Beau's Bar, the brand's first cocktail lounge. The 12 South shop adds experiential touches like a hat atelier and Color Bar.

Permit filings show Yard House plans to convert the former Rock & Brews at Grandscape in The Colony, with a roughly $4M renovation and a July 2026 start.

The Better Business Bureau gave Buc-ee's an F after dozens of complaints went unanswered, citing return, refund and contact issues on the chain's profile.

Gravy & More and Integrity Urgent Care are joining McKinney's rebranded 380 Marketplace at 2414 W. University Drive. The restaurant is slated for Q3 2026 and the clinic for Q4.

North Texas chefs and farmers say immigration enforcement is cutting staff and raising prices, and they've launched a campaign backing the Dignity Act to create targeted work permits.

Galleria Dallas is welcoming Aritzia, expanded Urban Planet locations and several other store openings and renovations this spring and summer.

Toyota is recalling about 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs because second‑row seatbacks may not fully lock; dealers will replace the parts free and owners will be notified by early May.