Excavators in Texas already have damaged underground gas pipes thousands of times in 2026
Excavators in Texas have damaged pipelines more than 4,800 times since the beginning of 2026, frequently causing highly explosive gas leaks. That includes over 1,000 incidents in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties. A KERA analysis of Railroad Commission of Texas “pipeline accident and incident reporting” data
New dialysis center, athletics store: Check out 5 construction permits filed around DFW
JD Sports will renovate a space in Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. (Community Impact staff) Several construction permits have been filed around Dallas-Fort Worth. Check out five expensive construction projects around the Metroplex, including park renovations in Southlake and a new body shop in Plano. 1. North Park renovatio
World Cup festivities in Plano
World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities, shopping experiences and international invitations abound as the World Cup approaches. The World Cup is coming up soon, and with several matches taking place in Arlington, fans from around the world are coming to the Metroplex to join in on the festivities. Several
Protestor Sparks Outrage After Tearing Indian Flag Outside Frisco City Hall
Frisco, Texas, June 3, 2026: A demonstration outside Frisco City Hall drew widespread attention this week after a video showing an Indian flag being torn circulated across social media, reigniting concerns about anti-Indian rhetoric in North Texas. The gathering was organized by Carrollton resident Zul Mohamed, who des
Flower Mound breaks ground on innovative new fire station
The west side of Flower Mound is one step closer to an increase in fire coverage. Flower Mound broke ground on a new fire station building Friday that is expected to be more than just a home for the fire department. “Designed to support modern emergency operations, Fire Station No....
Park Place Lexus honors Plano ISD teachers of the year with use of car,...
Elementary TOTY is Heather Marek from Miller Elementary School. Secondary TOTY is Stephanie Hirsch from Williams High School. On May 7, Plano ISD selected an elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year. Last week, these educators were honored by Park Place Lexus with the use of a new Lexus for the summer, two tickets
A Plano Mom Shares the Places That Shape Her Family’s Everyday Life
After growing up in a tiny Texas town where there wasn’t much to do, Camille Wang is grateful to be raising her two young sons in a city chock-full of kid-friendly fun, restaurants and with neighbors from all walks of life. These are her top Plano picks. The Parks...
Flower Mound denies proposed school zone along FM 1171, removes others around town
Drivers around Flower Mound will see some speed limit changes to school zones around town, but one of them won’t be along FM 1171. Flower Mound Town Council voted 3-2 Monday to deny a proposed amendment to the town’s speed limit ordinance that would have slowed FM 1171 traffic down to 35 miles per hour for about half o
Small-Town Showdown: Fairview Mayor Says LDS Temple Plan Is Legal Bullying
Fairview Mayor John Hubbard says his Collin County town is getting boxed in by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a yearlong zoning fight over a new temple. He argues that the clash over the building’s scale, lighting, and long-term precedent has left the roughly 11,000-person community split and sta
White Castle Breaks Ground on First Texas Restaurant at Grandscape in The Colony
The countdown to cravings is officially underway. White Castle broke ground this morning on its first-ever Texas restaurant, marking a milestone more than a century in the making for America’s oldest fast-food hamburger chain. The highly anticipated location is set to open this fall at 4520 Destination Drive in Grandsc

















