Dallas firefighter’s body recovered from Lavon Lake after extensive search
DALLAS, Texas — The body of Dallas Fire-Rescue member Juan Omar Chaidez was recovered from Lavon Lake after two days of intensive search efforts, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Chaidez's body surfaced near Bratonia Park just before 7 a.m. Officer Chaidez, who served the City of Dallas for over six...
Walmart to test dark stores in Bentonville, Dallas metro
So-called dark stores have been around for decades, and Walmart tested a similar format in its Bentonville online grocery pickup center between 2014 and 2023, before it closed. Walmart is once again moving forward with testing online fulfillment centers — aka, dark stores that are not open to the public...
Driver in Duncanville hit-and-run crash wanted
DUNCANVILLE, Texas - Dallas County investigators are searching for the hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of a pedestrian. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday on eastbound Interstate 20 near Main Street in Duncanville. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was struck and killed...
JC Penney Is Closing A Major North Texas Distribution Facility
(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – JC Penney is closing one of its local distribution centers, which will put nearly 300 people out of work. The company is planning to have two rounds of layoffs at its Alliance Logistics Center in Haslet, which is scheduled to permanently close on November first. JC Penney is based in Plano...
Dallas Police Apprehend Suspect Accused of Aggravated Assault and Multiple Felonies in Overnight Chase
Last Thursday, a commotion near MLK Boulevard and Forest Avenue drew the attention of Southeast patrol officers. The incident, which took place at about 1:30 a.m., began as a verbal dispute but quickly intensified when 44-year-old Christopher Morton allegedly produced a firearm and discharged it, narrowly missing the...
222 homes sold in Frisco, more real estate news from May
Check out real estate data in Frisco from May. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Here is the real estate data for Frisco from May 2024 to May 2025. The data includes number of homes sold, median home sales price, average days on the market, number of new listings and more. Samantha is...
Prosper OKs traffic signal at First Street and Legacy Drive
First Street and Legacy Drive are some of several road projects underway in Prosper and Celina. (Courtesy town of Prosper) Prosper residents will see a new traffic signal coming to the intersection of First Street and Legacy Drive as the city prepares for increased traffic ahead of the 2025-26 school year.
Medical City provides free school nurse training for Frisco ISD, local districts
Medical City hospitals provide hands-on training to local school nurses through its free educational series. (Courtesy Medical City Healthcare) With the needs of students evolving across school districts, Medical City Healthcare is keeping school nurses up to date with clinical practices through its free educational...
Construction underway for Allen Police Department’s $97M headquarters
Allen City Council unanimously approved a $60.7 million contract June 24 for the vertical construction phase of the new police headquarters, bringing the total project cost to $97 million. Engineering Director Chris Flanigan presented the second guaranteed maximum price to the council for CORE Construction Inc. to...
Khun Nye Thai offers Thai, Vietnamese dishes in Prosper
Khun Nye Thai serves Pad Thai among other dishes. (Coutesy Khun Nye Thai) The restaurant offers cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam including dishes such as bamee moo dang, Thai fried rice, Pad Thai, curries and more. The restaurant also serves street food, vegetarian options and pho. Samantha is the editor...