Postal worker dies during shift in Little Elm
58-year-old Umeshkumar Thakkar of Aubrey died on Monday after collapsing in Little Elm during a shift with the United States Postal Service. Surveillance video shows Thakkar's truck stopped around 12:20 p.m. in a Little Elm neighborhood; a 911 call came in around 2 p.m. USPS did not say if Thakkar's...
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Demand For 2027 PGA Championship At PGA Frisco Reaches Record Levels
The 2027 PGA Championship is still nearly a year away, but interest in the major golf event is already reaching record levels. Scheduled for May 17-23, 2027, at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, the championship has already sold out weekend Championship+ tickets, several premium hospitality options and nearly all corpor
This Ridgeland Cafe Has Excellent Chicken Salad and an Even Better Mission
In Ridgeland, Mississippi, The Lily Pad trains young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for careers in food service and hospitality, one sandwich and deviled egg at a time. The cafe pairs a warm, casual dining experience with real job skills and a path to employment for interns ready to take their
Tech company LITEON brings headquarters to McKinney
LITEON, a Taiwanese based technology company, will establish their North American headquarters in McKinney. The $919 million investment is said to establish more than 600 new jobs in Collin County, and represents one of the largest investments in the city's history. McKinney's Mayor Bill Cox joined NTX Now's Ron Cornin
North Texas Does Not Have a Growth Problem. It Has a Pace Problem.
Across the region, and especially in places like Celina, the numbers are hard to ignore. Population is surging, rooftops are rising, and infrastructure is racing to keep up. By nearly every measure, this is a success story. But it also raises a more important question for the next phase of growth.
‘Deeply saddened’: USPS investigating death of North Texas postal worker
LITTLE ELM, Texas — A United States Postal Service employee died Tuesday in Little Elm, prompting an investigation by federal officials, according to statement released by the agency. USPS confirmed the death occurred on July 21, expressing condolences for the employee's family and coworkers. “The Postal Service is dee
The Hub Closes at The Farm in Allen After Drawing More Than 500,000 Visitors
This article was originally published on Crafting Your Home. A human contributor also wrote and edited the post. For many families in…
New affidavits detail alleged Midland real estate scam
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Newly obtained arrest affidavits are providing more details into a Midland real estate fraud investigation involving a Frisco man accused of taking a $12,000 cash down payment for a home, investigators say, he did not own and was not authorized to sell. Courtney Darell Lister, 50, was arrest
National sub sandwich chain plans new location in Lewisville
Another spot for fresh sub sandwiches is on the way for Lewisville. Jersey Mike’s Subs is expected to open a new location at 565 East Round Grove Road in Lewisville. It will take over suite 202, which was previously occupied by GameStop. The sub chain was founded in 1956...

















