Garland Fire reminds residents of cooking safety after cat accidentally starts kitchen fire
GARLAND, Texas — The Garland Fire Department is reminding residents of cooking safety after a cat accidentally starts a kitchen fire, according to officials. Fire crews responded to a residential house fire in the central Garland area on Wednesday, Jan. 14, officials say. The fire in the kitchen was...
Study finds 24 Texas cities face weather-related car damage risk
DALLAS (KDAF) — Alan’s Factory Outlet conducted a study analyzing how weather impacts vehicles parked outdoors, revealing that Houston, Texas, ranks as the 9th worst city for outdoor parking. The study examined climate data from 200 major U.S. cities and included a survey of 1,006 car owners. The...
Bobcats And Coyotes On The Rise In North Texas: How To Stay Safe
North Texans may have noticed a few more furry visitors lately. Bobcats and coyotes, long-time residents of the region, are appearing more frequently in neighborhoods. But there’s no reason to panic. As development pushes into natural habitats, these wild animals are simply navigating their traditional territories...
Three Plano ISD seniors named top U.S. science scholars
The Society for Science & The Public announced the 2026 top 300 scholars in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search, with three Plano ISD students included in the top 300. The Regeneron Science Talent Search , a program of the Society for Science since 1942, is one of the nation’s most prestigious science and math...
181 homes sold in Frisco, more real estate news from December
Frisco saw 181 homes sold in December 2025. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Here is the real estate data for Frisco from December 2024 to December 2025. The data includes number of homes sold, median home sales price, average days on the market, number of new listings and more. In Frisco, 181...
North Texas highway closures to watch during MLK weekend
Expect longer-than-usual travel times across North Texas over the long weekend, as several highways will have construction closures. Why it matters: Almost 1,000 road construction projects are already underway or starting in the region, per the Texas Department of Transportation. The projects are projected to cost...
SRS Real Estate Brokers Sale of Two Single-Tenant Retail Properties Totaling $27.4 Million in...
Lake Worth Beach, Fla. and Rowlett, Texas — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $27.4 million sale of two single-tenant retail properties occupied by Crunch Fitness in Lake Worth Beach, Florida and Rowlett, Texas. Matthew Mousavi and Patrick Luther of SRS Real Estate represented both the seller, a multi-state...
Lewisville Police Department Promotes New Leadership, Reintroduces Lieutenant Rank for Enhanced Oversight
The Lewisville Police Department has officially bolstered its ranks with a series of promotions that have freshly defined the department's leadership structure. Announced in a social media post, the department celebrated the ascension of new lieutenants and sergeants, marking a significant change with the...
DART Cuts Two Irving Bus Routes, Reducing Local Service Nearly 30%
DALLAS, Texas - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will eliminate two Irving bus routes next month as part of a systemwide service overhaul, a move that reduces the city’s bus service by nearly 30% and leaves only four remaining routes in operation. Under changes that take effect February 2,...
Allen Becomes New Headquarters For Cutting-Edge Drone Company EagleNXT
Allen continues to attract innovative companies as EagleNXT, a leader in drone and sensor technology, moves its global headquarters to the city. The relocation highlights Allen’s reputation as a hub for forward-thinking businesses looking to grow in a collaborative, business-friendly environment. The company, which...

















