She Gave Birth During a Historic Texas Freeze — and Chose a Name That...
As a record Arctic blast gripped Dallas and temperatures lingered in the teens, Ashtin Torrez went into labor on Jan. 28 in a city slowed by ice, shuttered schools and widespread power outages. She delivered a daughter she named Alaska — a choice she had made more than a year...
Texas–Oklahoma Weather Alert: Major Flooding Could Hit Dallas and Oklahoma City Before St. Patrick’s...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, TX – Repeated rounds of heavy rain could push creeks and rivers toward flood stage along the Texas–Oklahoma corridor beginning March 7, raising concerns for low-lying communities before St....
H-E-B Eyeing Garland for Two Stores
H-E-B has plans for two new projects in the City of Garland. First, the company will revitalize a vacant shopping center located on the northeast corner of Centerville Road and LBJ Freeway. The approximately seven-acre site will soon be home to North Texas’ fourth Joe V’s Smart Shop, an innovative price format that...
Avelo Airlines launches at McKinney, creating jobs and offering low-cost flights
MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney is officially joining the ranks of cities with commercial air service — and its newest partner, Avelo Airlines, is ready for takeoff. “It is Avelo like yellow or jello or hello,” said founder and CEO Andrew Levy, as he introduced the low-cost carrier that will soon call McKinney National...
North Texas Man Accused Of Stealing Expensive Cars In College Station, Houston, And Arkansas
A north Texas man is in the Brazos County jail on charges of stealing expensive cars in College Station, Houston, and Arkansas. An arrest report from College Station police says 29 year old Saifuldeen Al-Gburi of Plano used a fake name to take a BMW X7 last September in Katy.
McKinney mayor shows off new passenger terminal as first airline prepares to launch
McKinney leaders and the airport’s first commercial airline partner got a first look Thursday at the construction of the city’s new passenger terminal at McKinney National Airport (TKI), touring what will become passenger and baggage areas. Mayor Bill Cox said the terminal is intended to serve more than...
Irving Man Accused of Assaulting Elderly Mother, Kicking Officer During Arrest
IRVING, Texas — An Irving man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted his elderly mother and then kicked an officer while being taken into custody. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Irving Police officers responded to the 1600 block of Windsong Lane in South Irving...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office executes search warrants in gold fraud investigation
MCKINNEY, Texas — The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is executing additional search warrants in an ongoing investigation into an organized gold fraud scheme, known as the "gold bar scam." The scheme involves victims, often senior citizens, being coerced by individuals impersonating law enforcement or regulatory...
Taylor Sheridan Brings ‘Frisco King’ To Texas
From the Big Easy to the heart of Texas, a creative journey is bringing new stories and stars to Frisco.
Wylie resident leads statewide crisis response team
TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky, kneeling, with fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo. When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the sirens fade and the immediate danger passes,...
