North Texas teen wins world title in 800m race
DALLAS - A North Texas teen made history over the weekend at the World Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships. Cooper Lutkenhaus is a 17-year-old student at Northwest High School in Justin, which is about 30 minutes north of Fort Worth. He won the 800-meter race at the championship in...
17 years after Garland double murder, new petition claims “confessed” killer is innocent
A small business operator and his friend were gunned down while relaxing outside a downtown Garland recording studio.
Lake Dallas, Atmos Energy mum on explanation for last week’s home explosion
LAKE DALLAS, Texas - Information remains limited regarding the investigation into why a Lake Dallas home exploded last week. Atmos Energy technicians and contractors were seen throughout Lake Dallas on Monday, many at or near the house that exploded on March 19 that left one woman hospitalized. The gas company...
A Texas man was detained and charged with hurling a bucket of potential human...
A Texas man has been arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse after he threw a bucket containing suspected human remains over a fence at the FBI Dallas field office and posted a video of the act on YouTube. Charges and Arrest. Michael Chadwick Fry, 41, was arrested and...
27-year-old man drowns at Grapevine Lake’s Murrell Park
FLOWER MOUND, Texas - A 27-year-old man drowned at Murrell Park on Grapevine Lake over the weekend. Flower Mound officials confirmed that first responders and a dive team were called to the 4500 block of Murrell Park Road around 9 p.m. on Sunday to search for a possible drowning victim.
Man arrested in Justin for murder of Fort Worth man found buried in shallow...
A man was arrested on Tuesday, March 17 in Justin for his alleged role in the 2025 murder of a man that was found in a shallow grave in Denton County. Chase Cook was taken into custody via a joint operation between the Justin Police Department and Fort Worth Police Department.
Major Texas Retail Theft Ring Busted by Police
A major Texas organized retail theft ring was busted after a multi-agency investigation, recovering over $100,000 in stolen goods and thousands in cash.
Texas dog breeder indicted for wire fraud after viral shooting video sparks massive animal...
Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.
Paris Baguette serves baked goods, beverages in McKinney
Paris Baguette opened March 16 in McKinney. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Paris Baguette recently opened in McKinney, a business representative confirmed. The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat...
🚧 Multiple Construction & Skilled Trades Jobs in Denton County
Denton County’s trades scene is buzzing this month — from diesel mechanics to remodelers, there are solid opportunities for folks who like to work with their hands and see real results.
