Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of March 16.

Note: The following stories were published March 14-15.

Central Texas

Mama Betty's Tex-Mex y Cantina plans March opening in Northwest Austin


Mama Betty's Tex-Mex y Cantina plans to open its Northwest Austin restaurant March 23 with reservation-only service.


Hays County under scrutiny for nearly $2.5 million loss of funds

In February, Hays County learned it would be losing federal funding for the second time from its Emergency Rental Assistance Program for not meeting the minimum spending requirement, at almost $2.5 million.

Dallas-Fort Worth

$118M new construction for first phase of Brinkmann Ranch on Coit Road and Eldorado Parkway, plus more upcoming projects in Frisco


Be one of the first to know about Frisco’s newest businesses, attractions and developments.

Frisco City Council Member Shona Huffman resigns; city cancels May election

Frisco City Council Member Shona Huffman stood before several family members and friends to say farewell on her last evening at the dais.

Greater Houston


ROUNDUP: 6 new and upcoming Katy restaurants


Interested in learning which Katy restaurants are open or are scheduled to open soon? Check out the newest restaurants in Katy or several that will open soon.

Taylor Girtman, Summer El-Shahawy, Zara Flores, Matt Payne, Laura Aebi, Asia Armour, Holly Galvan and Sierra Rozen contributed to this report.