Addison police secure convictions in human trafficking case
The Addison Police Department announced the sentencing of two individuals involved in a human trafficking case that began in November 2023. The investigation uncovered a transnational criminal organization trafficking women from Eastern Europe and Russia through Cuba and Mexico to Dallas. Detectives identified four...
Cotton Patch Cafe closes in Flower Mound
Cotton Patch Cafe offered chicken fried steak and several other menu options, along with beer, wine and cocktails. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Cotton Patch Cafe on Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound permanently shut its doors in early January, a company representative said. The restaurant operates several other...
Late-Night I-35 Tragedy Shuts Down Denton Freeway
Yesterday on Interstate 35 in Denton, it turned deadly when a pedestrian attempting to cross the northbound lanes was struck and killed, police said. Officers were called around 10:40 p.m., and the person was pronounced dead at the scene just north of U.S. 380. All northbound lanes were shut down while investigators...
Police arrest suspect connected to numerous North Texas business burglaries
PLANO, Texas — The Plano Police Department has arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of business burglaries last month. According to police, burglary detectives began noticing similarities among several business break-ins on Feb. 26. Investigators determined the burglaries involved similar...
Frisco ISD board approves bonds, addresses appeals
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees discussed unlimited tax bonds and two student grievance appeals during its regular meeting March 9. Trustees also approved a $400,000 budget amendment for a temperature monitoring system and updated the district's library materials list. The board authorized the unlimited tax bonds by...
The Samaritan Inn officials break ground on new pet kennel in McKinney
The Samaritan Inn held a ground breaking event for a new kennel on Feb. 26. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) The Samaritan Inn CEO Jill Sciglian welcomed two- and four-legged guests to a Feb. 26 groundbreaking event for a pet kennel at their McKinney facility. The new kennel will almost triple the...
Collin College invites public to free health and safety fair
Collin College will host its 19th annual Health and Safety Fair later this month, offering free health screenings, safety demonstrations and wellness resources to students and the public. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave.,...
Pottery Barn outlet store is opening in Grapevine this spring
A Pottery Barn outlet is opening in Grapevine Towne Center , the shopping center anchored by Target near Texas 114. The luxury home decor brand is part of Williams-Sonoma Inc . The outlet is leasing 25,027 square feet of space where the Bealls department store used to be. The Pottery Barn outlet is expected to open...
6 small businesses debut East McKinney shops in The Silos at Tupps Brewery
McKinney Chamber of Commerce representatives held a ribbon-cutting March 7 to mark the debut of The Silos at Tupps Brewery. (Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact) Visitors to Tupps Brewery can now shop from six small businesses located at the East McKinney property. The Silos at Tupps Brewery debuted during a March 7...
Locals Have Fallen HEAD OVER HEELS for This Old Town BBQ Spot in Lewisville,...
Lewisville, Texas has a BBQ secret that locals have been quietly hoarding for years. 🍖. Sullivan Old Town BBQ sits right in the heart of Old Town Lewisville on Mill Street, and it’s become the kind of place people just can’t stop talking about. From prime brisket smoked...

















