‘Denton Spider-Man’ faces mounting bills after medical emergency
A man known across Denton for dressing as Spider-Man to bring joy to children is now facing a different kind of challenge after a serious medical emergency. Jeremy Sons, who runs the Clear Creek Adventure Ranch Rescue and Education Farm, was recently hospitalized with a life-threatening condition. “I was septic...
3 found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in North Texas, police say
RICHARDSON, Texas — Richardson Police are investigating the deaths of three people who they believe were involved in a murder-suicide Wednesday, according to a press release from the department. Police say they got a call at 5:30 a.m. from a concerned family member who was not at home but...
Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closes all stores, including 6 in DFW
Painted Tree Boutiques, a retail chain that housed hundreds of independent vendors under one roof across more than 60 locations nationwide, abruptly ceased all operations Tuesday, April 14, leaving thousands of small business owners with little warning and no clear explanation. There were six locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area:...
Traffic Alert: Minor train derailment blocks roadway in Carrollton
CARROLLTON, Texas — A minor train derailment is blocking the tracks in Carrollton, according to police. Around 4:30 a.m., officers were notified of a minor train derailment in the 1400 block of Valwood Parkway by McKenzie Drive. According to officials, the train is upright and triggering the crossing arms...
Northwest ISD announces raises for all staff, paraprofessionals
Every staff member and paraprofessional in Northwest ISD will be getting a pay bump thanks to voter support. The district announced Monday all of its staff will receive a minimum 2% raise, its paraprofessionals will receive a 5% raise and SPED teachers will receive a stipend increase for the upcoming school year.
The Ticket’s George Dunham, a toilet and a battle for the soul of rural...
The Bartonville Store, a beloved music venue in a rural Texas town, is struggling financially due to being unable to hook up to a sewer line, leading to a stand-off with a grassroots group called Keep Bartonville Country. George Dunham traded the suburbs for the sleepy town of Bartonville nearly...
Frisco Expands Transit Network With $15 Million GoZone Service Plan
Frisco is moving forward with a major expansion of its public transportation options following city council approval of an updated agreement with the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). The deal extends and broadens the city’s GoZone microtransit service through March 2029, marking a shift toward more flexible, on-demand mobility across the city. Approved at an April 7 meeting , the updated partnership brings together...
$1.1M Watters Trail South project set for May debut in Allen
The Watters Trail South extension will begin at The Montgomery Apartments at Watters Creek and end near the future Rowlett Trail. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Watters Trail South is scheduled to be open to residents at the end of May, Allen Trail System Planner Krishan Patel said. The project kicked...
Medical City McKinney now offering implants designed to reduce stroke risk
The surgery involves inserting implants into the heart through a catheter that closes off the left atrial appendage. (Courtesy Medical City McKinney) Patients at Medical City McKinney have a new option for cardiovascular care. Medical City McKinney is offering a new procedure called Left Atrial Appendage Closure, which is designed...
McKinney Wire Giant Gets Jolt With New Plant After Prysmian Takeover
McKinney’s industrial engine just got a serious upgrade. A ribbon-cutting yesterday at the Encore Wire campus in McKinney marked the official opening of a new Copper Building Wire Plant and a significantly enlarged service center under Prysmian’s North American operations. The new plant adds roughly 340,800 square feet of production space, while the Service Center now totals about 1 million square feet. Company...
