Lewisville ISD will have longer school days, change start times for 2026-27 school year
The school day for every grade level in Lewisville ISD will be 10 minutes longer starting next school year. (Heather McCullough/Community Impact) Lewisville ISD will swap the start times for high school and middle school and extend the school day by 10 minutes for all grade levels starting with the 2026-27 school...
Massage therapy school facing $200,000 in fines after state license suspended
PLANO, Texas - State officials have revoked the license of a massage therapy school and fined the school $200,000 for violating state law. On Thursday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) announced the suspension of the license of the Wellness Education Center in Plano, located near the corner of...
Central McKinney Kroger store slated for closure, officials confirm
The Kroger store set to close is located at the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and Eldorado Parkway. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Company officials confirmed the planned closure of a Kroger store in central McKinney, located at the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and Eldorado Parkway. The specifics. An...
FBI searching for man accused of injuring 3 ICE agents in Lewisville
Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, a 28-year-old citizen of Honduras, is charged with three counts of assault of a federal agent.
J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening
Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit. , the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and refined hospitality, continues its Lone Star State expansion with the debut of its newest location in Plano...
Collin County Deals Blow to Planned Muslim Community Formerly Known as EPIC
(WBAP/KLIF) — A planned Muslim community slated for North Texas hits another snag. The former East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), now re-branded as “The Meadow”, has failed to achieve preliminary approval from Collin county development services. Collin county Judge Chris Hill issued a release, Thursday, explaining...
Ocala Man on Pretrial Release in Gainesville Arrested in Texas on Marion County Warrant
A man on pretrial release for misdemeanor domestic battery in Alachua County has been arrested in Texas on a Marion County warrant for charges of larceny and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Darian Gonzalez-Maldonado, 21, was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department and booked into jail on...
El Pollo Loco serves burrito bowls, nachos in McKinney
El Pollo Loco serves burritos, salads and more in McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) El Pollo Loco recently opened in west McKinney, a company representative said. The eatery, which was founded in 1975 in Mexico, serves burrito bowls, tostadas, salads, quesadillas, nachos and more. “Chicken should be marinated...
Police use pepper ball device to safely disarm teen girl during mental health crisis
LITTLE ELM, Texas - Officers responded to a 911 call regarding a mental health episode on the 1800 block of Megan Creek Drive, where a teen girl was found with a knife. The situation was resolved safely using a pepper ball delivery device, according to the Little Elm Police Department. Upon arrival, officers...
Denton Meth Duo Slammed With Monster Federal Terms
Two Denton men who admitted trafficking methamphetamine in the region were hit with lengthy federal prison terms this week. Clayton Willis Caddell, 48, was ordered to serve 181 months in prison and Robert Alfonso Cazarin, 37, received 156 months. U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan handed down both sentences last...
