Stay informed on 5 road projects in Dallas-Fort Worth
Lebanon Road will be widened from a four-lane roadway to a six-lane divided roadway from FM 423 to Todd Drive. (Community Impact staff) Keep up to date on the road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth, including work finishing up on US 380 and Lebanon Road being expanded to six lanes.
Carrollton woman arrested for husband’s murder after house fire, police say
CARROLLTON, Texas — A 58-year-old woman was arrested for murder after her husband was found dead in a burning home early Monday morning. Carrollton Police Department officers responded to a stabbing report at approximately 1:40 a.m. on April 27, 2026, in the 3600 block of Old Denton Road, according to a press release from the department. Upon arrival, officers found the residence...
A North Texas high school robotics team is one of the best in the...
ALLEN, Texas — Inside Allen ISD’s STEAM Center, the hum of motors and quick taps on a controller signal more than just practice. It's months of code in motion. A team of nine Allen High School students called 15083 Overclock created a robot named Glitch. During a demonstration, Vedant Mohapatra, a senior and team captain, swiftly operated Glitch across the floor.
Cracker Barrel confirms May 11 deadline for diners
CRACKER Barrel diners have been given an updated opening date for a new US restaurant. Despite the PR nightmare over its rebrand attempt and recent store closure announcements, the chain is opening a new spot on May 11. Cracker Barrel will open a new restaurant in Prosper, Texas. The location...
Fatal crash shuts down northbound lanes of Parkwood Blvd in Plano, police say
PLANO, Texas — Plano police say all northbound lanes of Parkwood Boulevard between West Parker Road and Windhaven Parkway are shut down following a fatal crash Monday evening. Officers and Plano Fire-Rescue crews are on scene, and the closure is expected to last for an undetermined amount of time.
Garland residents will no longer face criminal courts for code violations
Garland residents will no longer have to fight their code compliance citations in criminal courts under a new model approved by the city council last week. The city will move to civil enforcement beginning Sept. 1, which means violations will be handled by city offices instead of criminal courts. Under...
Oklahoma’s Midweek Contest With Texas Tech Gets Canceled
The Sooners and the Red Raiders won't be able to play due to forecasted inclement weather.
Manslaughter trial of driver in deadly crash west of Denton set to begin Monday
A midnight drive on the border of Denton and Ponder ended in a fiery crash that killed a passenger and incinerated a Corvette. Denton County prosecutors plan to hold the driver culpable for manslaughter in a trial come Monday. Kyle James Daniels, 28, is accused of driving at recklessly unsafe...
Inside McKinney’s 30-Year Push To Expand Affordable Housing
For three decades, the McKinney Community Development Corporation has worked behind the scenes to expand housing options across the city, partnering with nonprofits and local agencies to fund projects that aim to keep residents in place as McKinney grows. From large-scale redevelopment to home repair programs, those investments have touched nearly every corner of the local housing landscape. From Redevelopment To New Construction...
Food Assistance for Families in Collin County, Texas :: Food Banks, Pantries, Formula Support,...
Food insecurity affects tens of thousands of people in Collin County alone. Collin County has many food pantries, as well as places to receive a cooked meal and assistance for breast milk, formula, and even pet food. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, check out the resources below and contact the one(s) in your area.

















