Prospecting: Chili’s Begins Restaurant Modernization Push After Turnaround.
Here’s the latest in restaurant sales and strategy:. Chili’s is continuing efforts to sustain recent performance gains by investing in marketing, operations and menu updates, while beginning a broader restaurant modernization initiative. The brand has remodeled four of its approximately 1,200 U.S. locations, all in...
City Council Takes Control of Fair Park Greenspace as $13 Million Nears Expiration
City officials have told residents in the neighborhood surrounding Fair Park that a 10-acre community greenspace is on the horizon for a decade — but little has actually been done to make the pledge a reality. Nine out of 10 times, when a city project stalls, a lack of funding is the culprit.
Dallas Trash Showdown: Residents Ready To Pay To Keep Alley Pickup
Dallas residents are drawing a line in the alley. Thousands who filled out a recent city sanitation survey said they want to keep trash picked up behind their homes, and many are willing to pay extra to hang on to that service. The mid-November questionnaire pulled in just over 10,000 responses out of nearly 44,000...
Italian restaurant coming to Addison will sling New York-style pizza
New York pizza is coming to a walkable neighborhood in Addison: Called Goodfellas NY Italian Kitchen, it's opening in the Addison Circle complex at 5026 Addison Cir., in a space with long pizza history, most recently occupied by New York Pizza and Pints. According to owner Sunu Samuel, it'll open...
Oldest luxury hotel in Dallas damaged by ice storm
Among the damage from last week's ice storm was the glass atrium at Dallas's Adolphus Hotel. The 22-story Adolphus Hotel, built in 1912, is a historic sight in Dallas. According to our partners at The Dallas Morning News, on Tuesday, the hotel’s glass atrium buckled under the weight of snow and ice, sending glass and...
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with a Free Concert and Community Fun
The Texas Independence Day Concert is set to be a lively celebration of our state's rich heritage, featuring live music, food, and drinks. This free event invites residents and visitors alike to come together for a day of entertainment and community spirit.Mark your calendars for Saturday, February ... Celebrate...
Irving Police Department Honors 27 Employees for Service and Valor
Members of the Irving Police Department were honored with various awards in the fourth quarter, celebrating their dedication and achievements in service. In a recent social media post, the department spotlighted the accolades of 27 employees who have contributed to the safety and well-being of the Irving, Texas...
Dallas Schools Drop $2.5 Million on Visa Lawyers, Stay Quiet on Tab
Dallas Independent School District records show the district paid roughly $2.54 million to outside immigration counsel to process H‑1B visa petitions between 2020 and September 2025. The spending appears across hundreds of fee-related transactions and appears to have been charged to a mix of federal and other...
Northeast Arkansas accidents kill driver, pedestrian
Arkansas State Police on Saturday, January 31, 2026 posted information about two fatal highway encounters in the state that killed two people. Roxanne Bundrick, 26, of Dallas was killed late Thursday night, January 28 in a crash along Interstate 40 in eastern Arkansas. The fatal collision occurred at approximately...
A Hidden Taste of Germany in Arlington, Texas
Step inside Taste of Europe on W Pioneer Parkway, and you’ll feel like you’ve been handed a passport straight to Eastern Europe – without leaving Arlington. Boasting 4.7 stars and a devoted following, this cozy spot serves up comforting classics like schnitzel, pierogi, and honey cake with warmth and soul.

















