Dallas Parkway, North Oak Street: See 5 road project updates in Dallas-Fort Worth
Several road projects are happening in Denton, Tarrant and Collin counties. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) Check out five road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth. A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Gaylord Parkway and Ohio Drive in Frisco. Update: Construction started April resulting in several traffic pattern changes. Gaylord...
TxDOT seeking public input on I-35 corridor
The I-35 corridor is considered the Main Street of Texas, spanning from the southern border to the Oklahoma state line. Now, commuters have the chance to share their opinion on its issues via a TxDOT survey. Southern Denton County residents know the struggles of I-35W, I-35E and the point where...
π Freebies Up for Grabs in McKinney β Home Goods & More
Looking to refresh your home or pick up something useful for free? McKinney neighbors are giving away some great items this week β from holiday dΓ©cor to kitchen essentials. Assorted Christmas Ornaments β 15 Regular and 5 Large.
Tanner Usrey Arrested on DWI and Felony Drug Charges in Texas
Tanner Usrey, 32, was arrested March 30 in Collin County, Texas, on three charges: a second-offense DWI, classified as a Class A misdemeanor, and two felony drug possession counts. McKinney Police booked Usrey, and Collin County Magistrate Lisa Bronchett presided over an initial hearing the same day, ordering an ignition interlock device for his vehicle. He posted a $12,500 bond and was released on March 30. The...
This Preston Hollow Dream Home Is an Epic Epicenter for Entertaining
Nothing is better than having a home where your friends want to gather. But youβve really hit the jackpot when itβs also where your kids and their friends want to hang out. That was the intention of the owners of this Preston Hollow dream home. βTheir main focus...
Bottoms-Up: The Top-Selling Restaurants and Bars in Dallas, Frisco and McKinney
Weβre aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Itβs an exciting time to be a bottle of booze in Dallas. While we have our own...
π Multiple Education Jobs in Denton County β Up to $49K+
Denton Countyβs education scene is buzzing this month with new openings for teachers, instructors, and school leaders. Whether you love the classroom, the studio, or the gym, thereβs something here for you.
The university is trading its liberal arts identity for science
The university is betraying its artistic reputation and making a move toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The adjustment of programs, especially those relating to language and culture, shows the university displays little care for its diverse student population. Approximately 29,800minority non-white students are enrolled at the university and 54 percent of enrolled students are women. However, the university is eliminating programs that represent...
THREE CYCLISTS KILLED IN THREE MONTHS: THE DEADLY DANGERS OF RIDING IN NORTH TEXAS
North Texas roads claimed yet another cyclist last week when Phil Balli was struck and killed during a group training ride in Richardson, a suburb northeast of Dallas. The crash occurred on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at the intersection of Custer Parkway and Renner Road, a busy corridor where traffic and vulnerable cyclists regularly converge.
Dallas Jury Buries Wrong-Way Driver For Crash That Killed Air Force Veteran
A Dallas County jury has sentenced 35-year-old Devonte Webber to life in prison for a wrong-way crash in late 2024 that killed 36-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran Joel Jusino. Investigators say a stolen SUV, allegedly driven by Webber as he tried to elude officers, slammed head-on into Jusino's car on the I-35E service road near Inwood Road. His family told...















