Dallas Zoo introduces affordable ‘Zoo For All’ membership for families on SNAP, WIC
DALLAS — Families who participate in Texas’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs can purchase a one-year, family-level Zoo membership for just $50, starting on Dec. 9. The "Zoo For All program," designed to make family-level Zoo memberships more affordable...
Princeton city manager resigns from job in nation’s fastest growing city
PRINCETON, Texas — The city of Princeton is navigating another major change in leadership after City Manager Michael Mashburn abruptly resigned Monday night, just minutes before the city council meeting began according to the mayor. Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr. confirmed the council unanimously accepted Mashburn’s...
Texas Restaurant Ranked Among the Best Steakhouses in the World
A top Texas restaurant, Jeffrey’s of Austin ranked No. 3 in North America for its exceptional steaks, service, and award-winning dining experience.
Texas police nab goat on the lam, and it’s all on body cam
'If this is your goat, please retrieve him. He’s already trying to promote himself to Sergeant,' said the Little Elm Police Department.
Opinion: Texas Police Departments Are Right to Embrace Drones
(TNS) — Frisco recently approved an amendment for the city to purchase six drones for the police department to use as part of its first-responder equipment. This is a smart move. When used by first-responder teams, drones can provide support to officers on the ground, offering information before personnel even...
Texas Clerk Fights Off Armed Robber at Local Hotel
A hotel clerk faced down an armed intruder with unexpected bravery, turning a bizarre robbery attempt into an unforgettable moment of courage.
Charges against McKinney woman upgraded to capital murder after death of toddler
A 3-year-old boy who suffered severe injuries in October has died, prompting prosecutors to upgrade the charge against his mother to capital murder.
Discount Tire eyes second Prosper location
Prosper's existing Discount Tire location is near the intersection of US 380 and Coit Road, according to its website. (Community Impact staff) A new Discount Tire location could be opening in Prosper, a company representative said in an email. The representative said details regarding the location or opening timeline...
Frisco ISD expands open enrollment program to high school
The Access Frisco program will allow incoming prekindergarten through ninth-grade students from surrounding areas to attend Frisco ISD. (Courtesy Frisco ISD) Frisco ISD's open enrollment program, Access Frisco, will soon begin accepting students entering high school. Access Frisco will now allow prekindergarten...
McKinney mother charged with capital murder after death of toddler
A three-year-old McKinney boy, Dawson Zamora, has died months after suffering severe injuries in October. The child's mother, 30-year-old Chelsea Berg, was re-arrested and charged with capital murder following the death. Her boyfriend, Christopher Alexander, remains jailed on the original charges of injury to a child...
