Apr 18, 2026 | 10:00 am
Editor’s note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a big drop in home prices for one suburb and the very sad closure of a favorite Dallas business. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan the rest of your weekend via this guide.
1. This Dallas suburb saw 5th biggest drop in home prices in U.S. in 2026. Good news for potential Dallas-area homebuyers: Housing prices in Plano have come down nearly $30,000 since last year. Typical home values in Plano have fallen 5.1 percent since February 2025, a report shows.
2. Dallas’ nationally renowned Kate Weiser Chocolate to close its doors. Dallas’ top chocolatier is saying goodbye. Kate Weiser Chocolate, nationally known for its impeccably crafted and breathtakingly beautiful fine chocolates, is closing its doors for good…