Yemeni Coffee Wave Brewing At McKinney’s Ridgeline Plaza
Yemeni coffee is headed for McKinney’s Ridgeline Plaza, where Joda Coffee is under construction and gearing up to pour Middle Eastern-style drinks and fruit-forward refreshers in a nearly 3,000-square-foot space. Owner Sam Alaqel told reporters he is aiming to wrap up the build-out this summer and open in August...
Denton mall evacuated, closed over gas leak, officials say
According to the City of Denton Fire Department, at about noon, a gas leak was found outside the Barnes & Noble entrance at the Golden Triangle Mall.
Samsung Relocating Headquarters From New Jersey To Texas
Samsung Electronics America is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Texas, marking another high profile corporate move to the Lone Star State and adding to Texas’ growing reputation as a destination for major businesses seeking a more favorable operating environment. The South Korean technology giant confirmed it will m
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...

















