Fort Worth restaurants offer special New Year's Eve dining experiences with multicourse menus and celebratory toasts, while the local dining scene shows growth with new openings despite challenges.

State filings show Nordstrom Rack will renovate a 30,561‑sq.‑ft. space at Las Tiendas in McAllen with a $3.6M buildout and a possible holiday‑season 2026 opening. The site is currently an Overstock liquidation.

Wentzville MO promotes local shopping with a BINGO game where participants can win apparel, aiming to boost community spirit and economy during the holidays.

The Shops at Legacy North in Plano has been sold for $78 million, at about $321 per square foot, to ACH Legacy North Texas LLC, associated with Albanese Cormier Holdings.

Downtown Home & Garden in Ann Arbor closed after over a century in business, affected by high rents and changing shopping patterns. The community mourned the iconic store's loss.

Clay County School Board member Robert Alvero faces calls to resign after making racist remarks online, despite expressing regret. The NAACP, state leaders, and education officials condemn his actions and demand his resignation.

The Renaissance Center Station post office in downtown Detroit is set to close on January 20, with services moving to the George W. Young Post Office.

Las Vegas shoppers are visiting NellisAuction.com for holiday deals, while others feel the pinch of higher grocery prices, highlighting a contrast between bargain-hunting and budget strains.

Some Michigan stores and restaurants stay open on Christmas, with varying hours, while many close for the holiday. Customers should check local hours before visiting.

Houston retailers have limited hours on December 24 and many are closed on Christmas Day. Some grocery stores, pharmacies, Waffle House, and Buc-ee's will remain open. Check individual store hours before visiting.

The Berkeley REI Co-op store closed due to safety concerns about the roof, impacting holiday shoppers and leaving employees uncertain. An engineer will assess the building before it reopens.

Martinez Refining Company was fined $20,000 by the Bay Area Air District for not properly monitoring air pollutants and is now required to enhance transparency and public access to air quality data.

Ray Ray's Hog Pit, a barbecue chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial issues and previous theft by an ex-manager, while assuring patrons that its remaining locations remain open.