McKinney man recalls chance photo with National Guard member killed in D.C.
A North Texas man is opening up about his brief but memorable encounter with the National Guard member killed in Washington, D.C., last week. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died on Thanksgiving, and seeing her face in the news brought back a memory for Jason Hernandez. “It’s just constantly in my brain....
Lewisville Community Mourns After Man Succumbs to Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Tragedy struck the community of Lewisville yesterday after authorities were called to respond to a grim scene. The Lewisville Police Department and Fire personnel arrived at the 900 block of Bellaire Blvd following a report of a shooting at around 9:00 AM. Upon arrival, officials discovered an adult male victim who...
14-year-old girl dies after being hit by pickup truck in Flower Mound
A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a truck on Tuesday afternoon in Flower Mound, police said.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
Twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard of Plano died after a van they were riding in collided with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 on Thanksgiving Day. The van reportedly struck the back of the tractor-trailer, which was traveling slowly due to traffic unwinding from an earlier, unrelated accident on the highway.
Seeking the Perfect Blue Cheese Burger: A Local Guide
In the quest for the perfect blue cheese burger, one social media user has sparked a lively discussion about the best local spots to find this gourmet delight. The user, who prefers to cook at home, is seeking recommendations for excellent blue cheese burgers in and around Plano, Texas. Their current favorite is from...
Surprised? Quiet Collin County City Earns Spot On America’s Hottest ZIP Code List
As people across the country continue relocating in 2025, some communities are seeing a surge in newcomers. In its November report, MovingPlace highlighted the ZIP codes drawing the most new residents, both in sheer numbers and relative to their population size. One North Texas community stood out. A Small Town On...
UNT is the first college in the state to get a naloxone vending machine
The University of North Texas is the first public college in Texas to get a free naloxone vending machine, and Regan Browne, director of the Recovery and Intervention Support and Education Center — called RISE — considers it a win. Browne is new to the director's chair at...
Multifamily Housing Construction and the Affordability Escalator
A recurring critique of Dallas City Council’s alleged propensity for approving multifamily rezoning applications is that officials are cynically using the housing affordability crisis to justify the construction of upscale projects in the face of neighborhood opposition. If there’s a shortage of affordable housing,...
Eight Arrested In Collin County Cock-FIghting Raid
Collin County officials arrested eight people and seized 55 live roosters, two dead, after a raid on an alleged cock-fighting operation in the Farmersville area. They also seized a significant amount of cash. Charges against those arrested include animal cruelty and spectating. ICE was holding three for being in the...
9 business updates in south Frisco
Black Sheep Coffee is set to open in the first quarter of 2026 in Frisco. (Courtesy Black Sheep Coffee) Check out 9 business updates in south Frisco. The restaurant serves classic pizzas such as Margherita, vegetarian, four cheese and pepperoni. Its menu also features fusion pizza including tandoori, tikka, butter...

















