Richest woman in the world lives in Funky Town

September 11, 2025

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Mornin’ 🌅

I shared yesterday with y’all that some North Dallas residents aren’t happy about the new H-E-B planned in their area, citing traffic and crime as major concerns. (The only crime I can imagine would be the famous fresh tortilla chips and guacamole not being in stock one day, but what do I know?)

H-E-B news feels like something that’s becoming hard to keep up with. In light of the company’s investment in a Fort Worth office and warehouse to help expand its North Texas reach, I thought I’d share what stores we have in the metroplex and which ones are slated to come.

Take the poll at the end of this newsletter to tell me your sentiments around the Texas grocer.

Joi Louviere

Senior Newsletter Editor, COURIER DFW

P.S. I know 9/11 can be a difficult day, so please take care of yourself. In a list below, I included a memorial event happening this weekend and would like to also remind you of the beautiful statue erected in Grapevine to commemorate the day. I’d imagine that might be a peaceful place to reflect, if you need it. 💙

Here’s how to get free pecan pie-flavored Blue Bell ice cream

Blue Bell Ice Cream is giving DFW residents the chance to try its new pecan pie ice cream for free. (Jonny Hunter/CC BY 2.0)

By Sam Cohen

Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas-based ice cream company, announced a new limited edition flavor available as of Sept. 4: Classic Pecan Pie. Given that pecan pie is the official state pie of Texas, the creamery is banking on the flavor being a hit with locals. It features brown sugar ice cream, a pecan pie filling swirl, pecans, and pie crust pieces.

According to Culture Map Dallas, between Sept. 5 and Oct. 5, eligible customers in DFW can receive one free pint of Blue Bell’s Classic Pecan Pie flavor.

Secure your pint

🚫 Age restriction on hemp: Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday that bans the sale of hemp products to people under 21. The order also pushes ID checks, label requirements, and more. (CBS News)

🤨 Dallas restaurants snubbed: The New York Times released its Top 50 Restaurants in America list, and not one Dallas restaurant made the list. Four Texas restaurants did make the list, including two in Austin, one in Houston, and one in San Antonio. See what locals are saying about the snub. (Dallas Observer)

💰 Richest woman in US: Walmart heiress Alice Walton, who lives in Fort Worth, is officially the richest woman in the world. Walton sits on a net worth of $106 billion, up more than $89 billion from last year’s Forbes estimates. See what pushed her to the top. (Culture Map Fort Worth)