Krum ISD student killed in Denton single-vehicle crash
The roads near Denton recently became the site of deep community sorrow when a Krum ISD crash took the life of one student and left two others with serious injuries. Families across the area now confront the sudden absence of a vibrant young person whose future held much promise while local leaders and residents search
‘Loss Of Public Confidence’: McKinney Voters Move To Recall Mayor, Three Council Members
Five McKinney voters have launched a recall effort targeting Mayor Bill Cox and three city council members, citing “a loss of public confidence” but not identifying the council’s recent mosque vote or any other specific decision as grounds for removal. The affidavit was filed Tuesday, one week...
One of Texas’ oldest family stores is closing after 103 years
Everything must go—the 16,000-square-foot downtown building is up for grabs too.
North Texas school district uses app to allow parents to track school bus routes
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — Since June 1, the Little Elm Independent School District Transportation Department has been preparing for a smooth first day of school. Bus drivers in the district are shifting gears by learning new routes and stops. “We have 77 total buses, and we have about 60...
Denton ISD earns another distinction for arts programs
Denton ISD continues to lead the state with its arts program. The Texas Art Education Association named the district a 2026 District of Distinction – Denton ISD’s third consecutive year earning the honor. According to a press release, the prestigious award honors school districts that deliver an outstanding,...
Garland could close longtime neighborhood pool, rec center under new budget
Garland city leaders are considering closing a rec center and pool as they finalize next year’s budget. City staff cite aging infrastructure, irreplaceable parts and expensive upkeep as some of the reasons they recommend closing and eventually demolishing the Bradfield Recreation Center and Pool. Discussion about poten
This Texas Bakery Makes Giant Croissants That Barely Fit On The Plate
The first croissant I ordered here arrived looking less like a pastry and more like a small golden pillow, and honestly, the plate barely contained it. La Casita Bakeshop sits in a Richardson shopping strip that gives away almost nothing from the parking lot, which makes the whole thing feel like a tip passed between f
Brunch Factory to Open in Celina
A cool, sophisticated brunch experience is coming to the city’s fastest-growing corridor. According to public filings, Brunch Factory plans to open at 3655 S. Preston Road, within the Celina West development. Brunch Factory will offer an upscale brunch experience, with alcohol and tableside bottle service designed to b
Nobody Is Shocked That This Dreamy Town Was Just Named The Best Place To...
Some cities earn their reputation quietly, block by block, taco by taco, until one day the whole country turns around and says, “Wait, how did we miss this?”. That’s exactly what happened with Plano, Texas, a city just north of Dallas that keeps collecting accolades like other people collect refrigerator magnets.
30 years later, Century Insurance still puts clients first
Jason HeLal didn’t stumble into the insurance game. Quite the contrary, he majored in it at UNT—knowing full well that helping friends, neighbors and everyone in between find the right insurance for their needs was exactly where he belonged. That said, being an insurance agent isn’t all it’s...
