‘Nightmare for students’: Plano Senior High School parents have construction concerns
Renovations at Plano Senior High School are causing problems for students, according to a concerned parent and educator. “It's just kind of been a nightmare for the students,” Levi Sterling said. “It's really putting them in a very difficult spot.”. Students are using the high school and the...
Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Collin County on multiple charges
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas - Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaPlug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges. BigXthaPlug arrested. What we know:. Court records show Landum was arrested by the Allen Police Department and booked into the...
McKinney voters, officials and Muslim residents speak on council recall effort
The call came from a crowd of hundreds packed into McKinney City Hall earlier this month, before the council unanimously approved a site plan for the McKinney Islamic Association’s sanctuary, gym and classroom building after hours of public opposition to the mosque and Islam. Recall efforts are now set...
La Rue Doughnuts Opens Its First Frisco Location
La Rue Doughnuts, the beloved Dallas shop known for buttery brioche doughnuts and French-inspired pastries, officially opened its new Frisco location Aug. 15. The shop is located at 4747 4th Army Dr., bringing La Rue’s growing following to a new corner of North Texas. From Carte Blanche To La Rue La Rue Doughnuts began
Southern Denton County in on Pilates as new studio opens in Flower Mound
An exercise style started in the early 1900s has seen a jump in popularity around southern Denton County. Pilates studios are popping up all across town, including JETSET Pilates, which will open Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6101 Long Prairie Road in Suite 736 in The Highlands of Flower Mound shopping center.
Texas has America’s hottest housing markets and the biggest coastal cities are nowhere close
Texas has swept WalletHub’s annual housing market ranking, with Frisco and McKinney securing the top positions. Major coastal cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have fallen to the bottom of the list due to prohibitive housing costs. A combination of robust new construction, building permits, and...
Richardson ISD sued after sending special needs student to juvenile program
Richardson ISD is being sued in federal court over an alleged mishandling of a student with disabilities, court records show. On Aug. 13, the student’s lawyer filed a civil rights lawsuit against the district in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. In the filing, his attorney alleges tha
North Texas Pours $11.2M Into Smart Signals After Deadly Crash Spikes
Ten North Texas cities are about to get smarter traffic lights instead of wider roads. Regional officials are investing more than $11 million in technology meant to make existing streets safer and more responsive, targeting corridors where fatal crashes have piled up and where adding lanes simply isn't an option.
A Richardson Renovation Turns a 1978 Floor Plan Into One Big Gathering Space
In the age of HGTV, Magnolia Network, and the Fixer Upper phenomenon, renovations go beyond aesthetic updates. Whether it’s sustainability, wellness, or entertaining, the best renovations not only deliver a distinct personality, but also provide a purpose. In this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood Nati
North Texas Fair & Rodeo: Heat plan, new fun & more!
North Texas Fair & Rodeo returns to Denton. Enjoy live music, rodeo, carnival rides, family fun, new attractions, and tips for beating the heat.
