Denton County approves $2 million contract for FM 407 at I-35W Micro Breakout
Denton County approved a construction agreement with Ed Bell Construction Thursday morning to provide a little relief to motorists at the FM 407 at I-35W interchange in Argyle. The FM 407 at I-35W “Micro Breakout” project will improve the highly-congested intersection by adding turn lanes, vehicle deflection walls...
Wonder Food Hall Plans Summer Southlake Debut
A food concept that has taken the Northeast by storm is headed to Southlake. Wonder, a chef-driven food hall known for housing more than 20 restaurant concepts under one roof, is planning a new location at 2055 W. Southlake Boulevard, marking its first known expansion into the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Community rallies to support families of teens lost in sledding tragedy
In the wake of a devastating sledding accident that claimed the lives of two Frisco teenagers on Jan. 25, the Frisco and North Texas community is coming together to honor their memories and support their grieving families. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Angle and Grace "Gracie" Brito, both 16, died following an incident in which...
Dallas County DA joins FAFO, a coalition of prosecutors nationwide fighting federal overreach
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is among district attorneys and prosecutors nationwide who've formed FAFO — "Fight Against Federal Overreach." Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza also is a founders of the coalition, which was created to push back against federal over reach following the deaths of...
Officials raid jewelry stores in Irving and Frisco taking part in $55M scheme targeting...
Two jewelry stores in Irving and Frisco were raided Thursday as part of a yearlong investigation into an alleged scheme involving gold purchased with money stolen from elderly fraud victims, authorities said.
Ring the school bell! Local schools reopen for Friday, Jan. 30
Sorry kids! It looks like the snowy vacation is over, and it’s time to go back to school. Several school districts across the Star Local Media coverage area are expected to be open for regularly scheduled hours on Friday, Jan. 30. As temperatures continue to rise and melt snow and ice , the following school...
Lupe Tortilla Bringing Tex-Mex Favorites to Southlake
Southlake foodies with a Tex-Mex itch, don’t worry, help is on the way. Lupe Tortilla, a chain with deep Texas roots, has chosen the neighborhood for a new location, with construction slated to start this spring. The eatery is bringing its signature fajitas and margaritas to 2701 East State...
Dallas ISD closed Thursday. See which school districts are open or closed
Ice and snow on the roads, in parking lots and on walkways is melting. Dallas-Fort Worth school districts decide if it’s enough for kids to return to school. Dallas ISD says no. Staff Writers. After a winter storm hit Dallas-Fort Worth over the weekend and led North Texas schools...
Liberty Christian, Northwest, Denton, Argyle ISD remain closed as other districts reopen
Students from Argyle ISD, Denton ISD and Northwest ISD will have the entire week off due to the lasting ice and snow from Winter Storm Fern as districts called off classes Friday. Liberty Christian School will also get the day off on Friday, citing concerns about refreezing and commuter safety.
Major water leak forces Irving ISD high school to cancel classes Friday
IRVING, Texas — Most North Texas students returned to class Friday, but school was canceled again at Irving's MacArthur High School. School district officials said a major water leak forced classes to be canceled. All other Irving ISD schools were open Friday. North Texas school districts had been closed...

















