Frisco ISD Educator Named Texas’ Top Social Studies Teacher
A longtime Frisco ISD educator has been recognized as one of the state’s best. Stephanie Conklin, a social studies teacher at Clark Middle School, was named the 2025 Betty Barringer Texas Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Texas Council for the Social Studies (TCSS). The award honors exceptional teachers who...
Texas candy distributor files for bankruptcy days before Halloween
CandyWarehouse.com, a bulk candy retailer based in Carrollton, Texas, is seeking Chapter 11 protection after a sharp drop in revenue.
NTFB steps up food assistance efforts as shut-down continues
“As the federal government shutdown continues, the North Texas Food Bank is preparing for a growing demand for food assistance across the region. The organization is working closely with its network of more than 500 food pantries and community partners to ensure families can access nutritious food as federal workers...
Post Malone performs at Cattle Baron’s Ball after Grapevine band opens
The Grapevine High School band had the crowd on its feet this weekend, opening the 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball just before alum and headliner Post Malone took the stage. The event, held Saturday night at Southfork Ranch, kicked off with the student performance and a live auction featuring high-end vacation packages and...
Irving Man Arrested After Pointing Loaded Gun During Road Rage Incident
On October 18, 2025, at about 7:15 p.m., an Irving Police officer responded to a call about a man with a gun near MacArthur Boulevard and State Highway 161. The victim, 24-year-old Clayton Andrew Rowe, told officers he had been involved in a road rage incident with another driver, later identified as 24-year-old...
North Texas Food Bank prepares for increased demand as government shutdown continues
The North Texas Food Bank says it is preparing for increased demand for food assistance as the federal government shutdown continues.
Irving Man Arrested After Stabbing and Punching Boyfriend During Argument
On October 18, 2025, around 7:25 p.m., Irving Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in progress at the Villas at Beaver Creek Apartments in the 800 block of N. Meadow Creek Drive in Las Colinas. Dispatch advised officers that the reporting party's boyfriend him him in the arm, head and was stabbed twice...
Paxton launches investigation into Celina ISD amid scandal
Paxton has launched a criminal investigation into Celina ISD amid lawsuits and allegations that a former coach secretly filmed students.
North Texans fear going hungry as shutdown halts food assistance
As the government shutdown halts federal food assistance, North Texas families are turning to food pantries, where demand is surging amid fears of going hungry.
Striped Box Boutique focuses on size-inclusivity in Frisco
Striped Box Boutique opened in 2022 in Frisco. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) While working together as buyers for Michael's arts and craft stores, Melissa Mitchell and Jessica Noble became friends. However, when the duo went clothes shopping together, they saw a void they were determined to fill. “Melissa and I...
