In January 2026, there were 85 homes sold across the market, according to data from the MetroTex Association of Realtors. The 85 homes sold was a nearly 3.41% year-over-year decrease from the 88 homes sold in 2024.

Diving deeper: In January 2026, there were 160 new listings across the market, compared to 175 new listings in January 2025. The number of new listings decreased by 8.57% year-over-year.

Swarovski is now selling fine jewelry in Southlake Town Square after opening in late January. 

What they offer: The shop has a collection of necklaces, earrings, watches and figurines for sale. Swarovski also offers lab-grown diamonds, according to its website. 

What else: The jewelry store had a soft opening Jan. 21 before its grand opening celebration on Jan. 30. 

• 1243 Main St., Southlake

JetBlue Airways will launch year-round flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The gist: According to a news release, the largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will launch daily, year-round flights to DFW Airport starting March 12, following its initial announcement as a spring break-only service.

Additional daily frequency flights have been added from DFW Airport, running from March 12-23.

What they're saying: “These additions reflect the momentum we’ve built in Florida and our continued investment in Fort Lauderdale as a key gateway in our network,”
said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships.

More details: The year-round flights from Florida to Texas will depart at 8:35 p.m. and arrive at 10:53 p.m, while departures from DFW Airport will leave at 6:15 a.m. and land in Florida at 9:55 a.m.

Afternoon departures will be available during the March 12-23 period, according to the website.

Three candidates are on the Democratic ballot for US House District 24 for the March 3 primary election.

The details: Jon Buchwald, Kevin Burge and TJ Ware are running in the Democratic primary election for US House District 24. The winner will appear again on the November ballot against Republican incumbent Beth Van Duyne. She has served as the district's representative since January 2021.

The district represents Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, Hurst, Bedford, Euless, North Richland Hills, Watauga, Westlake, Coppell, parts of Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Dallas.

What you need to know: Early voting for the March 3 primary runs from Feb. 17-27. Registered voters may cast ballots in either Texas’ Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Third-party candidates will appear on the November ballot.

For more coverage of state and local races, visit communityimpact.com/election.

The overview: Candidates were asked to keep their responses to 50 words, answer the provided questions and avoid attacking opponents. Responses may be edited for length, clarity and style.

Richardson ISD junior high renovations and new construction at the DFW airport some of the new projects filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Here are five of the most expensive area permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

1. Liberty Junior High School in Richardson ISD
2. Terminal F and Skylink Station
3. Apollo Junior High School in Richardson ISD
4. Denton Point buildings 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
5. Hardin at SH 121