New program allows Denton ISD families to track bus locations
Ahead of the school year, Denton ISD hopes families won’t be worried about uncertainties that come with district transportation. Families will be able to use Denton ISD’s Edulog Parent Portal App to track bus locations, arrival times, campus departures and scheduled stops along their routes. According to the...
Charleston White Posts Bond Following Collin County Weapon Arrest
Charleston White landed in a Texas jail Monday, carrying three misdemeanor allegations and another mugshot for his growing archive. The internet personality was arrested August 10 after authorities accused him of unlawfully carrying a weapon, possessing marijuana and driving without a license. The booking page identifi
Nūr Coffee perks up Carrollton with premium drinks in a sleek space
A new coffee shop is bringing specialty drinks, fresh bites, and a bright, calming space to Carrollton. Called Nūr Coffee, the shop is now open at 2741 E. Belt Line Rd., Ste. 107, near the border of Addison. Nūr is owned by an entrepreneurial team with a variety of...
As Enrollment Falls, Texas School Districts Are Competing for Students
Standing in front of dozens of teachers, administrators and district staff Monday morning, Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum reminded them they would be making a first impression for the district with many families they met that day. "So y'all turn on your charm," she said. "You are going to be...
Corner Bakery Cafe Plants Second Plano Shop Along Dallas Parkway
Corner Bakery Cafe is opening a new location along Dallas Parkway in Plano, marking the chain's second restaurant in the city. The 2,949-square-foot space is under renovation at Polo Towne Crossing, with an address of 2100 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 126, and no opening date has been announced yet. The build-out...
Frisco ISD bans e-scooters, e-bikes after rash of student incidents
Frisco ISD has updated its Student Code of Conduct to prohibit the use of e-scooters and e-bikes on its campuses. The ban comes as Frisco Police have dealt with several incidents related to students riding e-bikes or e-scooters, including children as young as 10 riding them on public roads. Frisco...
Costco ‘excited to be’ in Flower Mound, still has a ways to go
In an ideal world, Costco will open a Flower Mound warehouse, what they prefer to call their stores, in May 2028, but the retailer and the town still have some work to do. Costco officially pitched a new warehouse to Flower Mound during a work session at the town’s planning and zoning meeting, which would be located wi
Flower Mound man accused of brutally beating girlfriend, extorting her and stealing her car
A man was arrested near his Flower Mound residence after he allegedly beat his girlfriend, strangled her, stole her car and threatened to publish intimate videos of her if she contacted police. Lewisville and Flower Mound police worked together to find and arrest 30-year-old Jesus Alberto Rodriguez-Arroyo after the vic
Plano drunk driving crash injures single mother just before school starts
A North Texas woman suffered critical injuries after a suspected drunken driver rear-ended her vehicle near SH-121 in Plano, ejecting her through the sunroof. 21-year-old Xander Jaymes Smith was arrested at the scene and charged with intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury. The victim's 17-year-old daughter
11 Best Places to Play Pickleball in Dallas-Fort Worth
Pickleball has taken the country by storm, and made thousands of Texans’ willing sweat in the process. The tennis, badminton and ping pong concoction has become more popular with the senior crowd, but even the youngest of athletes are unable to deny the lure of the paddle. Those who have fallen to pickleball fever like
