City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling
The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks. The city said when batteries are tossed in the trash, they can be crushed or punctured, causing them to short-circuit, overheat, and ignite nearby
Business owner Eric Bowman hopes to bring vending machine culture to Denton with Velcrokid
Inspired by trips to Japan and Japanese vending machine and cafe culture, local business owner Eric Bowman said he hopes to bring a new unique shopping concept to Denton with his brand, Velcrokid. Bowman plans to open a storefront at 216 W. Mulberry St. this fall, opening the doors to...
Prosper ISD fires law enforcement teacher over past domestic violence arrest
Prosper ISD is in the process of terminating the contract of Luis Moreno, a newly hired law enforcement teacher, after learning about his past arrest for domestic violence. Moreno, a former McKinney police officer, was placed on administrative leave per district policy after his hiring post on social media sparked comm
Seniors to get free admission to Denton ISD events
Senior residents will save a lot in ticket fees while attending Denton ISD events starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The district announced its Gold Card Program Tuesday, which gives seniors living within Denton ISD boundaries free admission to district events. According to the district, eligible seniors include
Meet the Denton muralist who turns blank walls into city landmarks
To muralist Dan Black, a blank wall is a canvas waiting to be turned into a window to his imagination. “Public art is always a gift,” the Denton artist said. “People are allowed to appreciate it who didn’t have to pay for it.” Black estimates he's painted over a hundred murals since 2008.
Big Tex Is Getting A Brand New Look
Big Tex is showing off a brand-new Texas-made wardrobe this fall.
Cafe La Faye charms McKinney with New Orleans coffee and beignets
A new coffee shop is bringing Dallas-Fort Worth an authentic NOLA-style experience: The shop is called Cafe La Faye, and it's summoning that Big Easy spirit with the classic combination of coffee and beignets, the pillowy fried pastry that's a signature of New Orleans. The family-owned spot just opened in...
No Water, No Service: Frisco Shuts Mall Drink Stand And Indian Eatery After Health...
Two Frisco food spots were temporarily shut down after city health inspectors discovered water outages and other safety problems during routine checks. The closures hit a drink kiosk at Stonebriar Centre and a recently opened Indian restaurant, while several other neighborhood staples were cited for plumbing issues and
New Ownership Plans To Reopen The HUB In Allen
Just days after announcing its closure, The HUB at The Farm has a new owner and a new future. The entertainment destination at in Allen officially changed hands on July 22. While a reopening date has not been announced, the new owners say they plan to revive the venue at 1289 Johnson Road and create a new destination f
TikTok-famed hot halal chicken chain The Red Chickz pecks into Carrollton
A California hot chicken chain that's famous for being TikTok-famous is making its Dallas-Fort Worth debut in Carrollton. Called The Red Chickz, it will open at 3204 E. Hebron Pkwy. #220, Carrollton, on Saturday, July 25. This will be The Red Chickz's second location in Texas, following a restaurant in...

















