Thrift shopping will look different as Goodwill introduces surprising first-of-its-kind store format
GOODWILL has introduced a new era of thrifting at its stores with a first-of-its-kind format. The chain, which is eyeing several store openings this year, is opening a new small format in Plano, Texas. Goodwill is converting a former Walgreens store in the city, with plans to open its new...
Plano crash kills 27‑year‑old passenger after SUV strikes light pole, police say
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Leaders to use World Cup success for future planning
By most accounts, the World Cup was a huge success in North Texas. Now, members of the host committee are looking at the things that worked well and considering plans for future big sporting events.
Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery Could Be Coming to Flower Mound
A pet grooming and bakery franchise with a distinctive approach to animal care may be opening in Flower Mound. According to public filings, Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery could open at 6161 Long Prairie Road, Suite 120, within The Highlands at Flower Mound. What Now Dallas reached out to...
A $40 million Kroger Marketplace opens in North Texas next week
Kroger is opening a major new North Texas supermarket as rivals pursue some of the country’s largest grocery expansion plans. The new Marketplace store will bring a full grocery operation,…
Even after a kidnapper’s life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling
The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks. The city said when batteries are tossed in the trash, they can be crushed or punctured, causing them to short-circuit, overheat, and ignite nearby
Business owner Eric Bowman hopes to bring vending machine culture to Denton with Velcrokid
Inspired by trips to Japan and Japanese vending machine and cafe culture, local business owner Eric Bowman said he hopes to bring a new unique shopping concept to Denton with his brand, Velcrokid. Bowman plans to open a storefront at 216 W. Mulberry St. this fall, opening the doors to...
Prosper ISD fires law enforcement teacher over past domestic violence arrest
Prosper ISD is in the process of terminating the contract of Luis Moreno, a newly hired law enforcement teacher, after learning about his past arrest for domestic violence. Moreno, a former McKinney police officer, was placed on administrative leave per district policy after his hiring post on social media sparked comm
Seniors to get free admission to Denton ISD events
Senior residents will save a lot in ticket fees while attending Denton ISD events starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The district announced its Gold Card Program Tuesday, which gives seniors living within Denton ISD boundaries free admission to district events. According to the district, eligible seniors include
