Flock Cameras Help Nab Frisco Smoke Shop Robbery Crew
Four people are now in custody after an armed robbery at Smoke Art, 2440 Eldorado Parkway in Frisco, a case police are treating as an aggravated robbery. According to officers, the store owner said masked suspects pointed a firearm at him before taking off to the west in a blue Dodge pickup. Two adults were booked,...
407 Gun Club: Precision Gets Personal
“Homey is not a word one would typically associate with a shooting range, but from the moment you arrive at 407 Gun Club, that is exactly how you feel. Tucked between rolling green pastures along FM 407 in Argyle, 407 Gun Club feels more like a country club. Blending privacy, precision, and a personal touch, this...
University of North Texas to end, consolidate programs as university faces $45M budget shortfall
The University of North Texas announced the program closures and consolidations March 19. (Courtesy Ahna Hubnik/UNT) The University of North Texas plans to phase out or consolidate several programs as the university faces a $45 million budget shortfall. The university plans to close or merge various degrees, majors...
Cousin’s confession shakes Dallas County death row case weeks before execution
A Dallas County death row inmate’s attorneys are seeking to halt his scheduled execution after his cousin and co-defendant submitted a sworn confession claiming he — not the condemned man — was the triggerman in a 2008 Garland double murder.
Runaway Wheel Kills Driver, Shuts I-35 Express Lane In Downtown Dallas
A freak mechanical failure on I‑35 turned deadly today when a wheel flew off a southbound vehicle, slammed into a car in the northbound express lane at Eighth Street, and killed the driver, authorities said. The crash shut down the managed lanes and quickly tangled traffic in and around downtown as morning commuters...
Minnie’s Food Pantry to benefit from major food donation
A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of donated food is headed to Plano next week, part of a nationwide effort to mark America's 250th birthday with acts of service rather than celebration alone. Minnie's Food Pantry, located at 661 18th St. in Plano, will receive the shipment Wednesday, March 25, through a...
9 Underrated Garland, Texas Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Garland sits in that sweet spot where you can eat extremely well without fighting the Dallas “new hotspot” crowds. The best meals here are often in strip centers, family-run dining rooms, and neighborhood hangouts that don’t spend much time on social media. If you like finding places...
Neighbors evacuated after Lake Dallas home explosion
Some neighbors were asked to evacuate their homes as a precaution after a home in Lake Dallas exploded last night. The city set up resources for those displaced by the investigation into the explosion, which is now being described as a "utility-related incident."
Four Arrested in Frisco Robbery After Flock Cameras, Citizen Tips Lead Police to Suspects
FRISCO, Texas - Four suspects were arrested within an hour of an armed robbery thanks to quick-thinking citizens, advanced technology, and coordinated police work. On March 10, 2026, Frisco Police officers responded to a reported robbery at Smoke Art located at 2440 Eldorado Parkway. The store owner told police that...
Rail Connection Between Plano And McKinney Moves Forward With New Study
North Texas transportation leaders are once again looking north, as plans advance for a potential passenger rail connection linking Plano and McKinney aimed at improving mobility across one of the region’s fastest-growing corridors. After months of uncertainty tied to regional transit funding debates, officials have...

















