Shorty’s to serve hot dogs, cocktails in downtown McKinney
Shorty's will open along North Kentucky Street on the downtown McKinney square. (Colby Farr/Community Impact) A new restaurant called Shorty’s is coming soon to the downtown McKinney square, co-owner Bryan McVay said. He and Angela McVay, his wife, expect to open the restaurant this spring. Shorty’s menu will...
Here’s Where Trader Joe’s Is Opening in Texas Next
Trader Joe’s is expanding in 2026 with eight new U.S. stores, including a new Texas location at 8101 Eldorado Pkwy. in McKinney as grocery demand grows.
Irving Woman Charged After Assaulting Officer During Mental Health Incident
IRVING, Texas - Irving police arrested a 30-year-old woman after she allegedly assaulted an officer and attempted to flee during a call involving a possible mental health crisis on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. At approximately 8:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a home in the 2400 block of Anderson St....
Sued without knowing it: Complaints grow over process servers in North Texas courts
Could you be sued — and not even know it until it’s too late to defend yourself?. Some Denton County defendants say that’s exactly what happened to them. Now, several local judges tell NBC 5 Investigates they are increasingly concerned that certain process servers may be filing false affidavits claiming they...
Gator’s Bait Barn reels in history under new ownership
Gator’s Bait Barn offers an assortment of bait, gear and much more. Allison LaBrot / The Sachse News. A local staple for fishermen has been refreshed under new ownership. The building previously housing LeRoy’s Bait and Tackle is now Gator’s Bait Barn, rebuilt in 2025 by former customer Josh Taylor.
Healthcare Executives Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
Two healthcare executives have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a multimillion-dollar fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Mouzon Bass, III, 60, of Highland Park, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Lance Wilson, 57, of Allen, pleaded...
Allen Police arrest North Texas figure skating coach, charged with indecency with a child
A one-time coach of Olympic Skater Amber Glenn was arrested for indecency with a child. Police records show Benjamin Shroates was arrested by Allen Police on Wednesday for indecency with a child - sexual contact.
Dallas, Tarrant County jails face staffing crisis with hundreds of guard vacancies
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price believes it comes down to better pay.
Collin County man sentenced to life in prison for abusing, starving his young children,...
PRINCETON, Texas — A Collin County man will serve life in prison for abusing and starving his six young children, officials said. Kevin Dixon, 28, was sentenced to life in prison for seven counts of injury to a child, causing serious bodily injury, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement. He...
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.

















