Taylor Sheridan brings Hollywood to Southlake with filming of ‘Frisco King’
Filming for Taylor Sheridan’s new series “ Frisco King, ” a Paramount+ television series, is coming to Southlake April 22 with production preparation starting the night of April 21. The eight episode series stars Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a hitman, who meets “Tulsa Kings” Sylvester Stallone’s character Dwight Manfredi in prison, and wants to follow in his criminal underworld footsteps. Jackson appeared...
Peloton to close in Southlake Town Square
The store offers fitness equipment, including stationary cycles, treadmills and workout clothes. (Heather McCullough/Community Impact) Peloton will be closing its doors in Southlake at the end of April. The store offers fitness equipment, including stationary cycles, treadmills and workout clothes. Peloton plans to open a new location in Dallas-Fort Worth,...
WFAA Reporter Brittani Moncrease welcomes a baby boy!
We're excited to welcome a new member of the WFAA family. Southern Dallas County reporter Brittani Moncrease and her husband welcomed a baby boy named Carson.
Authorities link Texas man to forgery cases across Arkansas
A Texas man is in custody after authorities say he used dishonored checks to make purchases at businesses in northeast Arkansas. Roberto Jose Flores, 45, of Irving, Texas, is charged with second-degree forgery and theft of $25,000 or more, according to a bench warrant. The investigation began Jan. 9, 2024,...
Judge issues strict security, media rules ahead of Karmelo Anthony murder trial in Collin...
FRISCO, Texas — A Collin County judge has issued courtroom rules ahead of the upcoming murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the former Frisco student charged in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a school track meet. Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court signed an order...
Walmart to renovate 72 Texas stores, many in DFW
DALLAS — This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article and more business content here. Walmart Inc. will remodel 72 stores across Texas this year, including nine in Dallas-Fort Worth:. 1520 E. Exchange Pkwy in Allen. 2750 W. University Dr. in Denton. 3851...
Frisco mayor candidates talk about limiting public comment and H1-B visa controversy at forum
The four candidates vying for mayor in Frisco discussed major issues impacting the city at a forum last night — including controversy over alleged H-1B visa fraud. Early voting for local elections in Frisco starts Monday. Residents have the opportunity to elect a new mayor and two city council members.
Building Better Schools in West Texas
After years of stalled efforts to modernize aging schools and meet growing enrollment, Midland, Texas, passed a $1.4 billion bond in 2024, signaling a strong community commitment to its students. By May 2025, Midland ISD, alongside Pfluger Architects, Satterfield & Pontikes and Lee Lewis Construction, broke ground on two new high schools totaling more than 1.5 million square feet—marking a transformative moment for this...
Allen Throws 150th Birthday Blowout, Crowns Night With Dazzling Drone Show
Allen is throwing itself a one-day downtown birthday bash next Saturday to celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary, and it is not exactly a low-key affair. The free Allen 150 Fest will take over Main Street with live music, food trucks, a parade, a car show and family activities, all building to an evening fireworks-and-drone finale that organizers describe as a...
Allen residents to elect new mayor on May 2
Allen voters will head to the polls May 2 to choose the city’s next mayor, with early voting running April 20-28. The race marks a turning point for one of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities. Mayor Blaine Brooks, first elected in May 2023, has reached his term limit and will not seek reelection, leaving the seat open for the first time in three...
