Pita Mediterranean serves build-your-own pitas, bowls in Frisco
Pita Mediterranean opened Feb. 14 in Frisco. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Pita Mediterranean recently opened in Frisco, a company representative said. The eatery’s menu features build-your-own pitas and bowls. Protein options include steak shawarma, chicken shawarma and falafel. A variety of dips and spreads are...
Rawhide Road Raid: Celina Cops Join Plano SWAT For Quiet Bust
What could have been a tense weekend showdown on Rawhide Road wrapped up quietly this morning, as Celina police teamed up with Plano’s SWAT unit and nearby tactical teams to serve a warrant and take all wanted individuals into custody without incident. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public, although...
DPD welcomes 41 new officers
The Dallas Police Department graduated class number 406 from the academy today. During the last year, the department has aggressively increased recruiting, including hiring people away from other departments.
Feds Say Denton Airman Snatched Colorado Girl, Judge Gives Him Life
A former Sheppard Air Force Base airman from Denton has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in federal prison after authorities say he groomed and abducted a Colorado Springs teenager, then hid her in his dorm room on base. Travis Robert Larson, 24, was sentenced yesterday in...
This Texas Hole-in-the-Wall Kitchen Is Known for Street Tacos That Taste Like a Trip...
West Jefferson Boulevard is lined with everyday storefronts, but Taqueria El Trompo stands out for one reason. The smell of sizzling meat and warm tortillas reaches you before you even make it to the door. Inside, it is all focus and flavor. The trompo turns steadily, carving smoky, marinated pork...
Dallas man dies in fiery crash on Interstate 20
CALLAHAN, Texas — A 31-year-old Dallas man died after his vehicle collided with a parked truck on Interstate 20 early Friday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident occurred at 2:33 a.m. on February 27, 2026, at the 297-milepost eastbound rest area. Samuel Angel Vargas,...
Denton County moves toward balanced housing market amid sales slowdown
Housing affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges for North Texas residents, with new data from the National Association of Realtors showing that while mortgage payments may appear attainable on paper, many households still struggle to meet income requirements. The typical monthly mortgage payment...
Oklahoma State and Drew Mestemaker listed as one of the best fits for transfer...
Drew Mestemaker was one of the top transfers in this year's transfer portal rankings. The North Texas transfer was the third-best quarterback in the portal and third overall prospect. He was only in the portal a short time before ultimately signing with Oklahoma State. You can get an annual membership...
Westlake estate with lazy river lists for the first time at $14.9M
A three-acre gated estate in Westlake near Barton Creek Mall has hit the market for the first time ever, priced at $14.9 million. The Mediterranean-style house, at 3667 Stoneridge Rd., spans more than 10,000 square feet and includes a separate guesthouse and multi-level resort-style pool. A property of this size,...
A Texas Highway Cafe Where Truckers and Locals Agree on the Daily Special
Somewhere in Cross Roads, Texas, there is a place that pulls you off the highway before you even fully decide to stop. The parking lot is packed with pickup trucks, the kind that belong to people who drive long routes and know a good meal when they smell one. Prairie...

















