Zio Al’s now open, offers late-night pizza, wings near UNT campus
The pizza shop will be open to 3 a.m. every day of the week, according to the company website. (Courtesy Zio Al's) A Zio Al’s pizza location near the University of North Texas opened in early February, a company representative said. The location is the first Zio Al’s in Denton.
A new Trader Joe’s will open in McKinney, the 11th in the area
A new Trader Joe's will open in McKinney, the 11th in the area.
Frisco 3rd-grade teacher arrested, charged with invasive visual recording
Michael Cheek, 48, a third-grade teacher at Phillips Elementary, was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, a state jail felony. Frisco ISD has placed Cheek on administrative leave and banned him from all district property. Officials confirmed he hasn't been on campus since the allegations surfaced....
Plano police seek public’s help in finding endangered teen
PLANO, Texas — The Plano Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Todd "Chance" Lee, who was reported missing from his residence on February 16, 2026. Chance, who was last seen by his family on the morning of February 15, 2026, has shown signs of mental illness...
Locally owned 88 BaoBao offers authentic Chinese, Chinese-American cuisine in Frisco
Broccoli beef ($14.99) features tender slices of beef stir-fried with fresh broccoli in a savory garlic soy sauce. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Frisco resident Johnny Wong said that after seeing the success his cousin Kevin Chen’s restaurant, 88 BaoBao, was having in California, he and his wife, JoJo He, felt it...
Hideaway Pizza to serve specialty pizzas, pasta in Frisco
Hideaway Pizza is slated to open a Frisco location. (Courtesy Hideaway Pizza) This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. Hideaway Pizza is slated to open in Frisco. The eatery, which was founded in...
National Powersport Auctions breaks ground on Denton, Texas facility
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) will break ground Feb. 19 on a new facility in Denton, Texas, marking a significant expansion of its national auction and remarketing network for powersports dealers. The 9 a.m. CST ceremony will include local Denton officials, representatives from Copart, and NPA leadership,...
Celina police investigate pedestrian accident on Preston Road
CELINA, Texas — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a large truck on Preston Road, according to the Celina Police Department. The incident occurred at 7:55 a.m. when the Celina Police Department and the Celina Fire Department responded to a call about a pedestrian hit by a truck on Preston Road...
Frisco expects up to 150,000 daily visitors during World Cup
Frisco officials say the city could see up to 150,000 visitors per day during the 2026 FIFA World Cup , as preparations ramp up for the global tournament. City leaders received updates this week on base camp status, transportation planning, and infrastructure improvements tied to the event. As of its Tuesday, Feb. 17...
Well-known figure skating coach arrested in Collin County
A well-known figure skating coach in North Texas is facing criminal charges following his arrest in Collin County. Benjamin Shroats, 47, is charged with indecency with a child, sexual contact, and sexual misconduct. Allen police said the allegations stem from two of his athletes. Police said Shroats was taken into...
