Avelo Airlines launches at McKinney, creating jobs and offering low-cost flights
MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney is officially joining the ranks of cities with commercial air service — and its newest partner, Avelo Airlines, is ready for takeoff. “It is Avelo like yellow or jello or hello,” said founder and CEO Andrew Levy, as he introduced the low-cost carrier that will soon call McKinney National...
Recall alert issued for North Texas-based male-enhancement supplement, FDA says
MCKINNEY, Texas — A North Texas-based company is issuing a recall for a male-enhancement supplement, the Food and Drug Administration and company jointly announced on Wednesday. Lockout Supplements, which is headquartered in McKinney, Texas, is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup after...
The Future: Kroger Texas Division Drives Forward Through Innovation
Kroger Texas says the spirit of innovation runs through everything the division undertakes. As a result, Houston and Dallas have served as test-and-learn markets for several of Kroger’s national innovations. These include Nuro driverless grocery delivery, a Hispanic concept store and an Asian concept store. For the...
This Eerie Texas Bridge Looks Like A Portal To Another Dimension
Some places in Texas make you wonder if the veil between worlds is thinner than we think, and Old Alton Bridge in Lantana is definitely one of them. This weathered iron structure doesn’t just cross Hickory Creek, it seems to bridge the gap between reality and something altogether more mysterious.
North Texas Man Accused Of Stealing Expensive Cars In College Station, Houston, And Arkansas
A north Texas man is in the Brazos County jail on charges of stealing expensive cars in College Station, Houston, and Arkansas. An arrest report from College Station police says 29 year old Saifuldeen Al-Gburi of Plano used a fake name to take a BMW X7 last September in Katy.
Collin County Sheriff’s Office executes search warrants in gold fraud investigation
MCKINNEY, Texas — The Collin County Sheriff’s Office is executing additional search warrants in an ongoing investigation into an organized gold fraud scheme, known as the "gold bar scam." The scheme involves victims, often senior citizens, being coerced by individuals impersonating law enforcement or regulatory...
Taylor Sheridan Brings ‘Frisco King’ To Texas
From the Big Easy to the heart of Texas, a creative journey is bringing new stories and stars to Frisco.
Wylie resident leads statewide crisis response team
TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky, kneeling, with fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo. When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the sirens fade and the immediate danger passes,...
Miniso sells apparel, toys in east Plano
Miniso sells collectible items in east Plano. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Miniso recently opened in east Plano, a business representative said. The retail store sells apparel, electronic and tech accessories, home goods, lifestyle items, stationary, toys, collectibles, beauty and personal care products, bags,...
Salads and smoothie bowls: 13 businesses now open, coming soon in west McKinney
Bread Zeppelin opened a McKinney location on Feb. 2. (Courtesy Bread Zeppelin) Interested in news from businesses in the McKinney area? Check out 13 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from the west McKinney area. This list is not comprehensive. Now open. 1. Blue Lake Dental. The dental...
