The Dallas Stars’ plans for Plano move forward
After sharing arenas for decades and a recent legal battle, the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars are one step closer to moving out of American Airlines Center by 2031. Why it matters: Both teams are moving north. But the Mavericks are staying in the city, while the Dallas Stars are taking a greater risk and moving to
Texas Cities Celebrate Juneteenth With Events & Exhibitions
Cities throughout Texas will celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday with parades, festivals, and exhibitions. Following are art-focused events in Austin, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Galveston, and Houston, and a community walk honoring Dr. Opal Lee, the Marshall native who was instrumental in establishing the officia
Frisco’s Grass-Roofed Enclave Tries to Turn Looky-Loos Into Luxury Buyers
After a rocky start, Frisco's grass-topped Tapestry neighborhood looks like it is finally trying to hit its stride, as the developer rolls out fresh financing and a new round of buyer incentives. The India-based firm behind the project has spent years assembling a community with green roofs, terrace gardens and geother
Lake Lewisville’s Launches Dragon Boat Festival
A new tradition is preparing to make waves in North Texas this summer . The inaugural Lake Lewisville Dragon Boat Festival will bring teams, spectators and community organizations together on June 27, for a day of racing, cultural celebration and family-friendly entertainment at Copperas Branch Park. While dragon boat
Tiny Sushi Upstart Rolls Into Flower Mound With Big-Time Bites
Wabi Sushi, a compact new sushi shop from chef Dongwhun Lee, slipped into Flower Mound this spring and is already turning heads with playful twists on Japanese comfort food. The small storefront turns out straightforward staples like rolls, nigiri, and rice bowls, but it is the signature riffs that are getting early bu
Exotic Snack Guys now open at Allen Premium Outlets
Exotic Snack Guys is located within the Allen Premium Outlets next to Latte Factory. (Mary Katherine Shapiro/Community Impact) Exotic Snack Guys opened an Allen location in early June, a company representative said. The business offers snacks from around the world, including chips, candy, cookies and drinks, per its we
Lewisville ISD renames former Mill Street campus after first African American board member
The building formerly known as Mill Street Elementary will now don the name of the first African American member of the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees. LISD approved naming the building the Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center at the district’s regular board meeting Monday evening. The name change was...
Trick Rider in Frisco reboots as luxe steakhouse
John Shaw was that diner. You know the one: sliding up to the bar at 9:45 p.m., ready to order with 15 minutes left before the kitchen closes. Yet like clockwork, the culinary consultant would land beneath the sparkling crystal horse chandelier at Frisco’s Trick Rider three nights a week, a half dozen oysters and gin-a
Hugs Cafe closes downtown McKinney cafe ahead of Hugs HQ debut in July
Hugs Cafe founder Ruth Thompson, alongside Hugs Cafe staff and community members, toasted the closure of the downtown cafe location ahead of the planned opening of the organization's new cafe and headquarters. (Courtesy Hugs Cafe) The original Hugs Cafe location is downtown McKinney closed May 30, a representative of t
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder over Texas track meet stabbing
Anthony was indicted for murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.

















