Seven escape safely after building collapse in Garland, officials say
GARLAND, Texas — Seven people escaped safely after part of a building collapsed in Garland late Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said. Garland Fire Department crews were called to the reported collapse just before 5 p.m in the 2900 block of Kingsley Rd. All seven were able to evacuate the TPI building on their...
The Nostalgic Texas Diner That’s Frozen In The 1950s
If you’ve ever wanted to eat breakfast in a time machine, Dallas has exactly what you’re looking for. The Original Market Diner on Lovers Lane isn’t just serving food, it’s serving up a full-blown trip to the 1950s, complete with chrome, checkerboard floors, and enough retro charm to make you forget what decade...
Additional “injury to child” charge
TYLER — A man who was arrested in early 2025 in connection to a Tyler apartment shooting that left a woman dead has been additionally charged with injury to a child by a grand jury on Feb. 26. Jorian Jackson of Plano was arrested on Jan. 22, 2025, for...
Small businesses to debut shops in renovated grain silos at McKinney’s Tupps Brewery
The Silos at Tupps Brewery will debut during a grand opening event scheduled for March 7. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) A group of small businesses will debut shops at Tupps Brewery in East McKinney during a March 7 grand opening event. The grand opening event marks the launch of The Silos...
The Kebab Shop serves Mediterranean cuisine in McKinney’s West Grove
The Kebab Shop is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy The Kebab Shop) The Kebab Shop recently opened in McKinney’s West Grove, according to a company social media post. The eatery serves a variety of Mediterranean dishes featuring rotisserie and grilled kebabs, including wraps, bowls and plates. Side dish options include...
New apartments, townhomes get green light from Plano commission
Heritage Creekside is a 156-acre mixed-use development located at the intersection of Plano Parkway and Alma Drive. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact) Plano residents could see additional housing developments coming to south Plano. At their March 2 meeting, Plano Planning and Zoning commissioners approved a request...
California Homebuilder Rolls Dice On $731 Million Dallas-Fort Worth Land Grab
California-based Homebound is making a big, Texas-sized swing at Dallas-Fort Worth, rolling out a roughly $731 million land expansion that spans more than 1,000 lots across the region. The company’s first Texas community, The Villas at Lakeside in Flower Mound, is anchored by a sales center at 2901 Lakeside Village...
Construction wraps up on 215-unit Greenway Village at the Link community in Frisco
Greenway Village at the Link is located next to 50 acres of green space with walking paths connecting the community to the PGA District. (Courtesy Greenway Village at the Link) Construction on Greenway Village at the Link, a new luxury rental community, was finished earlier this year, according to a...
Frisco Memorial High School hoax threat prompts lockdown
FRISCO, Texas - A fake threat caused a lockdown at Memorial High School on Thursday afternoon, according to the Frisco Independent School District. Frisco police confirmed the campus was placed on lockdown around 12:30 p.m. out of an abundance of caution. Frisco ISD said a school resource officer reportedly got...
The Colony police arrest man, seize illegal drugs and firearms during raid
THE COLONY, Texas — A narcotics search warrant execution by The Colony Police Department led to the arrest of Ladareen Skelton and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms. The operation, conducted by the department's Criminal Investigations Unit and SWAT Team, took place in the 4700 block of Memorial Drive....
