Fern and Finch Coffee Set to Open in Highland Village This Fall
A new coffee shop centered on faith, bonding, and community is planning to debut on Justin Road in Denton County. According to public filings, Fern and Finch Coffee is set to open at 3090 Justin Road, Suite 305, in Highland Village, with owner Jodelle Groves telling What Now Dallas that she and her husband and co-found
Costco plans several new stores in multiple states: Here’s where
Costco announced that it is opening seven new locations in six states this August Getty Warehouse retailer Costco announced that it will open seven new locations in six states this August. The new stores are part of the members-only company's broader push to open 26 new locations in 2026. The cities receiving new Costc
Zalat Pizza Keeps Its Weird, Wonderful Personality Intact at Store 31
Khanh Nguyen started Zalat Pizza in Dallas back in 2015, and eleven years later the company is opening its 31st Texas location, this time in McKinney’s Heritage Village at 1720 N. Central Expressway, Suite 210, just south of Highway 380 on U.S. 75. For a brand that’s grown this far this fast, Zalat has held onto the sa
ZooBoba Plans to Debut in Plano Bringing Boba, Ice Cream and Momos to Custer...
According to public filings, ZooBoba is planning to open at 3131 Custer Road, Suite 194, inside the Custer Park Shopping Center in Plano, with construction expected to wrap by early November. What Now Dallas reached owner Manisha Shrestha, who said the opening is still further down the road. According to...
Homeowner sues American Security over storm claim priced below deductible
A Plano homeowner says his insurer acknowledged apparent water damage, priced the repairs below his deductible for a zero payout, then changed its reasoning. That is the core of a lawsuit filed July 17, 2026 against American Security Insurance Company in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The clai
Northwest ISD to cut back on tech in the classroom
Northwest ISD students will see a change to email access, educational gaming and their Parent Portal when they return to campus for the 2026-2027 school year. Northwest ISD announced Wednesday the district will implement new technology policies aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. According to a press relea
Long-awaited Kroger Marketplace ready for big debut in Little Elm
After nearly two years in the making, Kroger's new Marketplace store in Little Elm is finally ready to debut. The grocery chain has set Friday, July 31 as the opening date of its 123,000-square-foot store at 26587 E. University Dr. According to a release, the store is a nearly $40...
Hot Pancakes Does Exactly What the Name Promises, and Then Some
Hot Pancakes is one of those restaurants that names itself exactly what it does and then somehow still manages to under promise. Yes, there are pancakes, hot ones, and they’re the reason the place has built a genuine following on North Jupiter Road in Richardson. But the menu goes well past the griddle, and that’s what
Frisco’s best-kept secret plays every song you know
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Texas DPS IDs Denton man killed in Clay County crash
A Denton man was killed when his motorcycle struck a fence Sunday morning in Clay County. The Department of Public Safety said Mark Stevens, 70, was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson on FM 174 about 11:35 a.m. when it drifted off the road and struck a fence. Stevens was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened ne
