First Walmart Supercenter in booming Celina sets opening date
Another sure sign that Celina, Texas is a boomtown: It's about to get a Walmart Supercenter. The retail giant's first store in the city will open at the Shawnee Trail development on April 29, according to a release. Announced a year ago, Walmart will serve as the anchor tenant for...
Vedora Nail Lounge coming soon to Allen
Vedora Nail Lounge is coming soon to Allen according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story when more information is available. Construction began in...
Teen bicyclist hit by car in Lewisville
LEWISVILLE, Texas - A teenager on a bicycle was hit by a car in Lewisville on Tuesday. The accident happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Old Orchard Lane and Valley Ridge Boulevard. Lewisville police said a teenager on a bicycle was struck while crossing the street in a...
‘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...
