This Texas teen’s inventions take the guesswork out of recycling
Aarav Rao is a sophomore at Jasper High School in Plano. He’s also an innovator. “I’ve really just been into tech and building stuff,” Rao said. And he decided to focus his attention on recycling after visiting his grandparents in India. “So over there, there are actually...
Plano Allocates $158,000 To Support Homeless And At-Risk Families
T he city of Plano is taking a targeted step to address homelessness , approving $158,111 in funding aimed at both immediate outreach and long-term stability. The allocation is designed to bridge a critical gap, helping individuals currently experiencing homelessness while also supporting those at risk of losing housing before a crisis begins. The majority of the funding, approximately $118,111, will go toward street...
Argyle votes in supermajority to approve foundation for Town Center
Argyle is one step closer to getting its walkable retail Town Center after council unanimously approved a change to the future land use plan and the zoning of the land. The council approved the change at its meeting Monday evening, which now allows the land to be used for mixed-use development in the area along FM 407 near Myrtle Drive.
Wylie police search for woman last seen walking into wooded area overnight, ask neighbors...
WYLIE, Texas — Wylie police are looking for a woman who was last seen on a home security camera around 1:43 a.m., walking into a wooded area. Police said they were called around 7:21 a.m. to the 100 block of Parkwood Drive, where a man reported his wife, 46-year-old Melonie Ballenger, was missing.
One person remains in danger as Aubrey police respond to an overnight domestic hostage...
AUBREY, Texas — One juvenile has been rescued, and one person is still being held hostage after Aubrey police responded to a deadly conduct call involving hostages late Monday night into Tuesday morning. According to a social media post from the Aubrey Police Department, officers responded just before midnight...
Garland Cops Bust Alleged Truck Theft Crew After 25 Work Rigs Vanish
Garland police say a months-long investigation into a suspected vehicle-theft crew ended in early April with five arrests and a haul of stolen property they believe spans multiple North Texas cities. Investigators allege the group targeted older-model Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge trucks and work vans, pulling off at least 25 vehicle thefts and making off with more than $62,000 in property...
Homes evacuated in Little Elm as police investigate suspicious package
LITTLE ELM, Texas — Little Elm police are investigating a suspicious package in the South Paloma Creek neighborhood, leading to the evacuation of several homes. In a social media post, Little Elm Police said officers are on scene in the area, where selected homes in the 400 block of Hawk Street and Crossbill Street have been evacuated as a precaution.
Denton County ESDs promote safe medication disposal for National Drug Take Back Day
Denton County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 and 2 are encouraging residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications as part of National Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort to reduce misuse, accidental poisoning and overdose. Officials said proper disposal is critical, as many misused prescription drugs are...
Mr. Cooper faces class action claiming inflated mortgage prepayment penalties
Mr. Cooper, one of the country's biggest mortgage servicers, is facing a proposed class action over how it calculates prepayment penalties on home loans. The lawsuit, filed on April 20, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, was brought by a California borrower, Michael E Kasaba LLC, on behalf of itself and a proposed nationwide class, along...
Upscale Dining and Nightlife Spot Unexpectedly Closes at Village on the Parkway
STIRR has permanently closed after its final service on April 19, 2026, and will not renew its lease at the Addison location.

















