Corporate Appropriation: The Death of Denton’s Authentic Music Venue
A recent social media post has sparked a heated debate over the use of graffiti in commercial establishments. The post criticizes a pasta restaurant, Graffiti Pasta, for appropriating counter-culture aesthetics, accusing them of not being genuine in their support of the graffiti art form. The user goes on to express...
Family-Friendly Road Trip Destinations Near Plano: A Community Guide
If you're in the Plano area and looking for a short road trip or long drive ideas that are kid-friendly and don't require early booking, you're in luck. The community has come together to suggest some fantastic options for you to consider. From state parks to wildlife centers, there's something for everyone in the...
Texas Clerk Fights Off Armed Robber at Local Hotel
A hotel clerk faced down an armed intruder with unexpected bravery, turning a bizarre robbery attempt into an unforgettable moment of courage.
Frisco ISD sees language growth with emergent bilingual students
Students enter Wilkinson Middle School before the start of the school day. (Hannah Johnson/Community Impact) Frisco ISD has 77 languages represented among its 62,700 students. FISD serves emergent bilingual students in prekindergarten through 12th grade, said Paige Brewer, director of special programs, in a...
In Old Texas Town, Germans cosplay as cowboys. They’re being forced out.
Here, Germans wear Stetsons and line dance. But their little slice of Texas may soon be no more.
4 Texas Cities Rank in Top 30 for Bargain Shopping
Per Priority Software's study, Texas has four cities that ranked in the top 30 for their mix of thrift stores, discount retailers and used car dealerships. Based on Foursquare's methodology, Priority Software factored these seven ideas to compile their data. Here are the Texas cities that made the top 30...
Frisco Alerts Public To CodeRED Breach, Urges Password Changes Across Accounts
The city of Frisco is urging residents to update their passwords after learning that CodeRED, the third-party platform the city uses for emergency alerts, was impacted by a nationwide cybersecurity incident. CodeRED notified municipalities across the country that its central system was breached through a third-party...
What’s Happening on Northbound 75 Just Beyond El Dorado?
A common question among drivers is why there's always traffic on 75 Northbound right past El Dorado, despite the absence of construction work or accidents. This issue seems to occur every day, particularly when passing 121 and El Dorado going north. The traffic appears to flow smoothly until reaching this area, where...
Firewheel’s Fast Fade: Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express Opened Big, Then Went Dark
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. When Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express landed at Firewheel Town Center, it brought a buzzy West Coast burger‑and‑wings combo to Garland. The city’s tourism listing still shows the address, but as of Feb. 25, 2025 the spot is labeled permanently closed on Uber...
Plano Physician Loses License After Intoxicated Racial Slurs and Violent Threats
Last November, Dr. Karthik Sampath was a featured presenter at a Dallas College men’s health and wellness event. Less than a year later, the Texas Medical Board revoked his license due to excessive use of drugs and chemicals following an arrest for assault last year. Sampath’s license was revoked...

















